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
European History
7 Amusing Facts About the Victorian Era
The Victorian Era was a time of change, of innovation, and of really strange social values. … 7 Amusing Facts About the Victorian EraRead more
Krampusnacht: What Is It, and How Did it Start?
When most children in the world are thinking of a jolly, round old man with a … Krampusnacht: What Is It, and How Did it Start?Read more
5 Forgotten And Sometimes Bizarre Traditions Of Christmas
The tradition of Christmas is a tradition of traditions. Every family carries their own. Even though … 5 Forgotten And Sometimes Bizarre Traditions Of ChristmasRead more
Notorious: A History Of The Kray Twins
British history is filled with crooks and criminals. Over the years, any number of people have … Notorious: A History Of The Kray TwinsRead more
6 More of History’s Most Ridiculous Deaths
Think history is just a boring list of names and dates? Think again. There’s hundreds of … 6 More of History’s Most Ridiculous DeathsRead more
Rasputin, Mysterious Counsel To Russia’s Last Tsar Was The Man Who Wouldn’t Die
Living as the Tsar of Russia, at a time when the biggest country on the planet … Rasputin, Mysterious Counsel To Russia’s Last Tsar Was The Man Who Wouldn’t DieRead more
Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female Author
Born in 1640, Aphra Behn was one of the first women in England to make a … Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female AuthorRead more
Life In The Middle Ages: Hell Or Heaven?
As folk lore would have it, life in the Middle Ages was deeply depressing. Unless you … Life In The Middle Ages: Hell Or Heaven?Read more
Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored Columbus
Isabella I of Castile ruled as Queen of Castile and León from December 11, 1474 until … Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored ColumbusRead more