With all of the writers we’ve talked about up until this point, it’s a travesty that … The Life of William ShakespeareRead more
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Rare Shipwreck Found in Boston
Construction workers were working on a new building in this year’s spring warmth at the Boston … Rare Shipwreck Found in BostonRead more
The Selfish Gene: A 40 Year Old Theory on Evolution, Revisited
Today the “Selfish Gene” turns 40 years old. It’s a book written in 1976 by … The Selfish Gene: A 40 Year Old Theory on Evolution, RevisitedRead more
Honoring Female World War II Pilots
Source: nytimes.com Up until recently, women were facing tremendous adversity in nearly all parts of military … Honoring Female World War II PilotsRead more
Battles That Made History: Marathon
‘With you it rests, Callimachus, either to bring Athens to slavery, or, by securing her freedom, … Battles That Made History: MarathonRead more
History’s Badasses: Alvin York
It’s Memorial Day. People all across the United States are commemorating soldiers that have died in … History’s Badasses: Alvin YorkRead more
The Origins of Memorial Day
A blistering day in South Carolina, May 1st, 1865 in Charleston. The South had been devastated … The Origins of Memorial DayRead more
The Remarkable Empire Built by the British
During the 16th century was when Britain first attempted to establish settlements overseas. By 1670 Britain … The Remarkable Empire Built by the BritishRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Blood Countess
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we covered the infamous Vlad the Impaler. This week, we’re not moving … History’s Nutcases: The Blood CountessRead more
New Archaeology Reveals the True Extent of the Black Death
Pretty much everyone has heard of the “Black Death”: the plague that wiped out almost 200 … New Archaeology Reveals the True Extent of the Black DeathRead more