Why are so many people more drawn to medieval Europe than ancient Rome? A deep dive into aesthetics, warfare, power, and slavery across the two eras.
European History
How French Peasants Reached the Guillotine Victims
They look similar because both show mobs and guillotines, but how did real French peasants actually reach nobles and send them to execution during the Revolution?
Why Muskets Changed War When Crossbows Didn’t
Crossbows looked a lot like early muskets on paper. So why did 18th-century musket line tactics reshape European warfare when crossbows never did?
Jack The Ripper: Who Was The Man Behind The Mask?
A question that has continued to haunt generations for hundreds of years, the mystery of Jack … Jack The Ripper: Who Was The Man Behind The Mask?Read more
Here’s What You Never Knew About The Nazi Olympics
The Olympic games are a symbol of working together, putting down the agenda and engaging in … Here’s What You Never Knew About The Nazi OlympicsRead more
Attila The Hun: A Closer Look At One Of History’s Fiercest Conquerors
One of the most recognised names in history, Attila the Hun was a fighter who really … Attila The Hun: A Closer Look At One Of History’s Fiercest ConquerorsRead more
A Brief (But Essential) History To The Vomitorium
If you look back a few thousand years into history, you might stumble across a side … A Brief (But Essential) History To The VomitoriumRead more
Meet The 14th Century Barber Who Inspired Sweeney Todd
The demon barber of Fleet Street has gone down as one of pop culture’s most terrifying … Meet The 14th Century Barber Who Inspired Sweeney ToddRead more
A History of Locusta, The Black Widow Of Rome
Roman history is as long as it is packed with meticulous detail. Over the centuries of … A History of Locusta, The Black Widow Of RomeRead more
Feline Fine: The Historical Development Of Cats In Society
Love them or hate them, there’s no point in admitting that house cats belong anywhere else … Feline Fine: The Historical Development Of Cats In SocietyRead more