History is littered with strange artifacts. Archaeologists dig new things up all the time. Books surface, … 7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle HistoriansRead more
European History
10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in School
“[Leonardo da Vinci’s] mind and personality seem to us superhuman, while the man himself mysterious and … 10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in SchoolRead more
Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?
“There’s a lot more variability in human cultures, and cultural behavior, than we might think.” – … Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?Read more
How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
In AD 1066, a date widely regarded as one of the most important dates in all … How to Forge a Norman SpearheadRead more
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian Queen
Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was married to King Frederick William III of Prussia, making her the … Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian QueenRead more
Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years Ago
We’ve done a post on weird recipes from the Victorian Times, but have you ever wondered … Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years AgoRead more
Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna Skarbek
Maria Krystyna Janina Skarbek worked for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) from Poland during World … Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna SkarbekRead more
Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering Heights
English poet and novelist Emily Jane Brontë is known for her novel, Wuthering Heights, which was … Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering HeightsRead more
The Eldest Russian Grand Duchess, Olga Nikolaevna Romanova
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia was the Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia’s … The Eldest Russian Grand Duchess, Olga Nikolaevna RomanovaRead more
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the Assassination that Caused a War
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Car Ludwig Joseph Maria was the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne from … Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the Assassination that Caused a WarRead more