“[Sir George Sitwell was] the strangest old bugger you ever met.” – Harold Acton. Last week … History’s Nutcases: Sir George SitwellRead more
European History
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
Archaeologists Might Have Found the World’s Oldest Writing in Bulgaria
“These pictographs are codified information that was either transmitted among the people, or it was an … Archaeologists Might Have Found the World’s Oldest Writing in BulgariaRead more
The High Flying Lillian Leitzel
Better known as Queen of the Air, Lillian Leitzel stunned audiences with her impressive aerial tricks. … The High Flying Lillian LeitzelRead more