This week we lost another great American. As far as people go, she was more likable … The Life And Death Of Colo The GorillaRead more
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History’s Badasses: Clara Barton
Last time, on History’s Badasses, we covered the life of Spartacus, the Thracian slave who led a … History’s Badasses: Clara BartonRead more
Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying Hello
We use a thousand common phrases and gestures every single day without thinking twice about them. … Meet and Greets: The History Behind Saying HelloRead more
Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden Palace
The Roman Emperor Nero left behind a great many architectural wonders. He might have been an infamous, ridiculously … Opulence and Luxury: Inside Nero’s Golden PalaceRead more
20th Century Leaders: Only The U.S. Put 12 People On The Moon
In case you’ve been living under a moon rock, Eugene Cernan, the last human to set … 20th Century Leaders: Only The U.S. Put 12 People On The MoonRead more
You Can Now Virtually Visit the Historical ‘Plain of Jars’
XIANGKHOANG PLATEAU, LAOS – in the upland valleys and lower foothills of the Xiangkhoang Plateau, there … You Can Now Virtually Visit the Historical ‘Plain of Jars’Read more
History’s Nutcases: Tiberius
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about a man named Jemmy Hirst, who fancied riding a … History’s Nutcases: TiberiusRead more
Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in Sicily
“This obviously reinforces the sacrality of the site.” – Archaeologist Giuseppe La Spina. SICILY, ITALY – … Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in SicilyRead more
Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable Cups
“The parties took place in the summer here in the courtyard. The cups were simply thrown … Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable CupsRead more
Battles That Made History: Tours
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the … Battles That Made History: ToursRead more