The Siege of Yorktown unofficially marked the end of the Revolutionary War, though a treaty between … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)Read more
Those Victorian Objects of Decoration, Explained
What were “Victorian objects of decoration” and why did people in 1926 mock them? A tour through cluttered parlors, status anxiety, and the birth of modern taste.
Was Armor Considered Sexy in the Middle Ages?
Did medieval people think armor was sexy? How did knights and noblewomen actually view armed bodies, from tournaments to romances to real battlefields?
Cruel Queen: Take A Closer Look At The Female Caligula
History isn’t all fun and games. Over the course of time, a great many rulers have … Cruel Queen: Take A Closer Look At The Female CaligulaRead more
What If Egypt’s Bead Dress Had Changed History?
A 4,500-year-old Egyptian bead dress was rebuilt from 7,000 beads. What if dresses like this had reshaped gender, trade, and power in the ancient world?
The Man Who Broke The Sound Barrier By Simply Taking A Step
In order for a human being to reach speeds over 800mph, there needs to be some … The Man Who Broke The Sound Barrier By Simply Taking A StepRead more
Foul Play: 4 Of History’s Most Bizarre Celebrity Deaths
When it comes to unusual deaths, certain celebrities take some beating. Over the years, some of … Foul Play: 4 Of History’s Most Bizarre Celebrity DeathsRead more
Agincourt vs Crécy: Why One Battle Won the Fame War
Agincourt and Crécy were major English victories in the Hundred Years’ War. So why is Agincourt far more famous today? A story of mud, myth, and memory.
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In Weed
TURPAN BASIN, CHINA – Archaeologists are calling it an “extraordinary cache”. They’ve found the body of … Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In WeedRead more
5 Real Reasons the Puritans Went to America
The Puritans did not go to America just for vague ‘religious freedom.’ Here are 5 concrete reasons they left England and what that choice changed.