In 1887, Irish author Bram Stoker published his Gothic horror novel, Dracula. It tells the story of … The Real History That Inspired DraculaRead more
European History
Excavations at Bulgarian City Have Some Intriguing Finds
PLOVDIV, BULGARIA – Archaeologists working on the archaeological site of Nebet Tepe have unearthed a necropolis, … Excavations at Bulgarian City Have Some Intriguing FindsRead more
History’s Nutcases: Sir George Sitwell
“[Sir George Sitwell was] the strangest old bugger you ever met.” – Harold Acton. Last week … History’s Nutcases: Sir George SitwellRead more
Understanding the Black Death: Archaeologists Reconstruct Justinian Plague
“Our research confirms that the Justinianic plague reached far beyond the historically documented affected region and … Understanding the Black Death: Archaeologists Reconstruct Justinian PlagueRead more
Attila The Hun: A Closer Look At One Of History’s Fiercest Conquerors
One of the most recognised names in history, Attila the Hun was a fighter who really … Attila The Hun: A Closer Look At One Of History’s Fiercest ConquerorsRead more
25 Ancient Greek Inventions We Still Use
If you’ve ever heard that the modern day cellphone is an adaptation of Greek technology, you … 25 Ancient Greek Inventions We Still UseRead more
A Brief (But Essential) History To The Vomitorium
If you look back a few thousand years into history, you might stumble across a side … A Brief (But Essential) History To The VomitoriumRead more
Meet The 14th Century Barber Who Inspired Sweeney Todd
The demon barber of Fleet Street has gone down as one of pop culture’s most terrifying … Meet The 14th Century Barber Who Inspired Sweeney ToddRead more
The Goddess Uni and What She Had to Do With Ancient History
“We can at this point affirm that this discovery is one of the most important Etruscan … The Goddess Uni and What She Had to Do With Ancient HistoryRead more
Battles That Made History: Waterloo
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we covered Salamis Bay: the historical naval battle that was responsible … Battles That Made History: WaterlooRead more