World War II was one of the most devastating events of the 20th century. Affecting almost … No Go Zone: The Popular Films That Were Banned During WWIIRead more
High Hearts and High Heels: Women in 1926
What did “High Hearts and High Heels” mean in 1926? Inside the flapper era of short skirts, high heels, and high hopes after World War I, and why it still matters.
Was Mein Kampf Well Written? 5 Things to Know
Was Mein Kampf actually well written or just a rambling mess? A historian’s look at its style, structure, and why the writing still mattered in Nazi Germany.
To Be Or Not To Be: 5 Writers Rumored To Be Behind Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated writers in history. Despite having died long ago, … To Be Or Not To Be: 5 Writers Rumored To Be Behind ShakespeareRead more
Why Native Americans Died, But Europeans Didn’t
Why did European diseases devastate Native Americans, while Native diseases barely affected Europeans? A deep look at germs, animals, and history.
5 Famous Faces In History That Never Lived A Day
The majority of famous people go down in history for something they’ve done or something that … 5 Famous Faces In History That Never Lived A DayRead more
Historical Photos Of The Wild Wild West
Nowadays we take the ability to take a photo for granted, considering there are cameras everywhere … Historical Photos Of The Wild Wild WestRead more
Travel Back In Time In This Soviet Era Ghost Town
The former Soviet Republic is practically another world. Spanning from Russia into the stretches of Eastern … Travel Back In Time In This Soviet Era Ghost TownRead more
Mad Honey vs Ancient Chemical Weapons
Ancient armies around the Black Sea were crippled by toxic “mad honey.” How did this natural weapon compare to other early chemical tactics in war?
What If Medieval Moats Actually Worked Like In Movies?
Most medieval moats were just muddy ditches, not dragon-filled lakes. What if European lords had built the deep water moats we imagine? Here’s what changes.