Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais was Napoleon’s first wife and the first Empress of the French. During … Napoleon’s first wife, Josephine de BeauharnaisRead more
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Nancy Wake, the Gestapo’s Most Wanted During World War II
During World War II, Australian Nancy Grace Augusta Wake was a Special Operations Executive for the … Nancy Wake, the Gestapo’s Most Wanted During World War IIRead more
History’s Badasses: The White Death
“I only did my duty, and what I was told to do was: to do as … History’s Badasses: The White DeathRead more
Author and Early Feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft
Writer, philosopher, and women’s rights advocate, Mary Wollstonecraft wrote many novels and treatises along with a … Author and Early Feminist, Mary WollstonecraftRead more
This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His Dog
ICELAND – archaeologists working at Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland uncovered a massive burial site earlier … This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His DogRead more
What Did People Use Before Shampoo?
When commercial shampoo began hitting store shelves in the 1930s, it changed the world. That begs … What Did People Use Before Shampoo?Read more
32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will Understand
Usually, on this site, we post some pretty serious things: biographies, theories, archaeological news, and answers … 32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will UnderstandRead more
Who was Mary of Modena?
Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more
2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning Secrets
LAVAU, FRANCE – two years ago, a small village in eastern France became famous when archaeologists … 2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning SecretsRead more
The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley
It has been 40 years since the artist behind “One Love” passed on. His legacy, however, remains … The Life and Legacy of Bob MarleyRead more