We all learn about England’s most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think … Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In SchoolRead more
European History
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
History’s Nutcases: Lord Byron
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead 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