Writers love “waves” of attackers, but did medieval armies actually fight that way? A historian unpacks when wave attacks made sense and when they did not.
The Mystery of the Dutch Freighter That Killed Its Crew
The sea has always been a mysterious and terrifying place for the human race. There’s just … The Mystery of the Dutch Freighter That Killed Its CrewRead more
Cloris Leachman: From 1926 Baby to 9-Decade Icon
Cloris Leachman, born in 1926, built a nine-decade career from Miss Chicago to Oscar winner to TV legend. Here’s how she kept reinventing herself.
Was Winston Churchill All That He Seemed To Be?
Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures in British history. Leading the country through … Was Winston Churchill All That He Seemed To Be?Read more
Was Anglo‑Saxon Britain Really Worse Than Roman Britain?
Was Anglo-Saxon Britain really worse than Roman Britain? Five hard differences in roads, cities, trade, law, and literacy that changed daily life.
Was Ludwig II Of Bavaria’s Murder Covered Up?
Success and wealth mean nothing if you don’t have the people to back you up. Gaining … Was Ludwig II Of Bavaria’s Murder Covered Up?Read more
The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)
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