When the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) investigated the site of a proposed new train station … Archaeologists Unearthed a Stash of 13,000 Jam Jars in LondonRead more
European History
Tomb of Ancient Viking High King Discovered
“It’s just a theory, an idea, but somebody has to say it first.” – Bjarne Henning … Tomb of Ancient Viking High King DiscoveredRead more
Pendant Discovered At Nazi Death Camp Linked to Anne Frank
In a statement released Sunday, the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum revealed that archaeologists have uncovered … Pendant Discovered At Nazi Death Camp Linked to Anne FrankRead more
Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying Hello
We use a thousand common phrases and gestures every single day without thinking twice about them. … Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying HelloRead more
Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden Palace
The Roman Emperor Nero left behind a great many architectural wonders. He might have been an infamous, ridiculously … Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden PalaceRead more
History’s Nutcases: Tiberius
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about a man named Jemmy Hirst, who fancied riding a … History’s Nutcases: TiberiusRead more
Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was an officer in the British Army, leading many generals in … Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at YorktownRead more
The Underage Boy Soldiers of WWI
During WWI, England had an estimated 250,000 underage soldiers fighting for the allies. They corrected the … The Underage Boy Soldiers of WWIRead more
King-size Heist; Richard of Pudlicott Was The Dumbest Thief Of The 1300s
It was April 1303. Nobody noticed Pudlicott and his accomplices, as they skated with £100,000 (around … King-size Heist; Richard of Pudlicott Was The Dumbest Thief Of The 1300sRead more
That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke Strategy
At one point during WWII, the only thing standing between the Nazi’s and nuclear weaponry was … That Time 11 Soldiers From Norway Thwarted Hitler’s Nuke StrategyRead more