The Olympic games are a symbol of working together, putting down the agenda and engaging in … Here’s What You Never Knew About The Nazi OlympicsRead more
European History
Queen Anne: The First Monarch of Great Britain
Queen Anne of Great Britain was the last monarch of the House of Stuart, reigning as … Queen Anne: The First Monarch of Great BritainRead more
The Real History That Inspired Dracula
In 1887, Irish author Bram Stoker published his Gothic horror novel, Dracula. It tells the story of … The Real History That Inspired DraculaRead more
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