Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead more
European History
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
On This Day, January 19th
1. 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunite to play at Clinton’s first inaugural gala It was on this … On This Day, January 19thRead more
On This Day, January 18th
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer It was on this date in … On This Day, January 18thRead more
On This Day, January 10th
1. 1863: World’s first subway system opened The first urban underground railway in history began operations … On This Day, January 10thRead more
On This Day, January 4th
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers It was on this … On This Day, January 4thRead more
On This Day, December 29th
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more
On This Day, December 28th
1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more