At the 2,400 Years World Congress, which marks 2,400 years since Aristotle’s birth, archaeologist Konstantinos Sismanidis … The Quest for Aristotle’s TombRead more
World History
History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of Russia
Last week on History’s Nutcases, we met Charles VI. This week, we have yet another insane … History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of RussiaRead more
32 Remarkable Photos of the Titanic
Leaving from Southampton, England, the Titanic embarked on her maiden voyage on April 10th 1912. Considered one … 32 Remarkable Photos of the TitanicRead more
The 5 Major Causes Of The Dark Ages
Europe’s Dark Ages have captivated people for centuries. There’s been whole history textbooks written about them. … The 5 Major Causes Of The Dark AgesRead more
History’s Rarest Images: 50 Photos That Will Stop You In Your Tracks
Some of the most rare photos are also the ones that stop us in our tracks … History’s Rarest Images: 50 Photos That Will Stop You In Your TracksRead more
The Best History Podcasts
How many of you listen to podcasts? I’d bet it’s quite a few since podcasting has … The Best History PodcastsRead more
Canada’s Constitutional History
Two weeks ago here at History Things, we explored the birth of the United States Constitution … Canada’s Constitutional HistoryRead more
Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa Barbara
In a World War II event known as The Bombardment of Ellwood, a Japanese submarine snuck … Forgotten History: Japanese Submarine Opens Fire on Santa BarbaraRead more
The Chase Family Vault: The Historical Tale That Haunts Barbados
Unsolved mysteries abound throughout history but for the people of Barbados, there are few tales quite … The Chase Family Vault: The Historical Tale That Haunts BarbadosRead more
Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77
This man saved the world in the 1980s, and you’ve probably never heard of him. It … Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77Read more