Louisa May Alcott is known for her famous classic Little Women, published in 1868. She … How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved AuthorRead more
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Who Was Socrates, Really?
We all know Socrates as the classical Greek philosopher who is credited with being one of … Who Was Socrates, Really?Read more
The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas Traditions
Nothing says Christmas more than snow on the ground outside, a fire burning in the fireplace, … The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas TraditionsRead more
Which Came First? Bread or Beer?
Alcohol is integral to our existence as a species. Every culture, from tribes in the Amazon … Which Came First? Bread or Beer?Read more
Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient Matriarchies
Much of the traditional narrative of the human race as told by history textbooks is that … Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient MatriarchiesRead more
History’s Nutcases: Jemmy Hirst
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about the famous Romantic poet, Lord Byron, whose life was characterized … History’s Nutcases: Jemmy HirstRead more
United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural Sites
“I’m confident that there will be trials for the destruction we’ve seen in the Middle East, … United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural SitesRead more
New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish Revolt
TEL DOR, ISRAEL – Researchers with the University of Haifa have made an incredible underwater discovery: … New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish RevoltRead more
Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock Art
A team of scientists from ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science have developed a new technique that … Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock ArtRead more
History’s Rarest Images: 50 Photos That Will Stop You In Your Tracks
Some of the most rare photos are also the ones that stop us in our tracks … History’s Rarest Images: 50 Photos That Will Stop You In Your TracksRead more