Hanukkah, or Chanukkah, the Jewish festival of re-dedication, sometimes known as the festival of lights, overlaps … The History Behind HanukkahRead more
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5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat Anymore
The human race has been celebrating the holiday of Christmas for a very long time – … 5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat AnymoreRead more
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is the newest addition to the winter holidays. It was created fifty years ago, and … 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About KwanzaaRead more
Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father Christmas
There’s three main names that get thrown around a lot during the Christmas Season. You’ve got … Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father ChristmasRead more
How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved Author
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
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