Times were tough before the outbreak of the First World War. With increasing tensions brewing between … Henriette Caillaux: The Socialite Who Got Away With MurderRead more
European History
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 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
Chernobyl: The Heroes Who Saved Europe From Disaster
The events of Chernobyl have marked the surrounding areas for a long time into the future. … Chernobyl: The Heroes Who Saved Europe From DisasterRead more
Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s Wife
Adolf Hitler is perhaps one of the most notorious men in history. Responsible for one of … Eva Braun: A Closer Look At Hitler’s WifeRead more
Gulf Of Fire: The Most World Changing Earthquake In History
Despite our best efforts, we can never outrun the forces of nature. Throughout history, some of … Gulf Of Fire: The Most World Changing Earthquake In HistoryRead more
Why So Many Empires Invaded Russia
From Napoleon to Hitler, very different leaders tried to conquer Russia and met similar disaster. Here’s what they wanted, what happened, and why it keeps repeating.
Spot the Difference: What If WWI Never Happened?
What if World War I never happened? Explore three grounded scenarios for Europe, empires, and ideology, and which alternate timeline is most realistic.
5 Wild Moments That Explain Romanian History
From Dracula to dictators, here are 5 wild Romanian moments that explain why Romanians react the way they do to empires, invaders and politicians.
5 Historical Facts That Sound Fake but Aren’t
From a war over a severed ear to a pope exhumed for trial, here are 5 real historical events that sound like memes but actually happened.