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
European History
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
Battles That Made History: Tours
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the … Battles That Made History: ToursRead more
Laodicea’s Sacred Agora
“Work in the agora is very important. It covers an area of 35,000 square meters. There … Laodicea’s Sacred AgoraRead more
Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë Sisters
Of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, Charlotte Brontë was the oldest. Her most … Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë SistersRead more