Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt lived a troubled life growing up in Tilsit, Prussia. By the age of … Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant ThiefRead more
European History
The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette
Born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette in 1757, the Marquis de Lafayette … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de LafayetteRead more
Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In School
We all learn about England’s most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think … Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In SchoolRead more
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
History’s Nutcases: Lord Byron
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead more
The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The Bicycle
The ambulance has taken many forms over the years. Everything from the simplest form of two … The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The BicycleRead more
Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s Wife
Adolf Hitler is perhaps one of the most notorious men in history. Responsible for one of … Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s WifeRead more
The Logistical Nightmare Know As The Berlin Airlift
The Berlin Airlift was one of the biggest logistical nightmares of the Cold War. Lasting over … The Logistical Nightmare Know As The Berlin AirliftRead more
Gulf Of Fire: The Most World Changing Earthquake In History
Despite our best efforts, we can never outrun the forces of nature. Throughout history, some of … Gulf Of Fire: The Most World Changing Earthquake In HistoryRead more