These Vicious Crimes Will Make You See the Medieval Period in a New Light
Criminal deeds, especially the more brazen ones, can simultaneously fascinate, titillate, and horrify. That was no less so in the medieval era than it today. Take the mysterious death of England’s...
View ArticleThese Elderly People Peaked During their Twilight Years and Changed History
Old age for most people is a time of retirement, repose, and reflection as they wait for the Grim Reaper. Some, however, peak in old age, as their twilight years turn out to be among their most...
View ArticleThe World’s Most Impressive Fakes, Forgeries, and Finds that Made History
Fake historic “discoveries” are, unfortunately, all too frequent. For generations, school kids were taught that Francis Drake had been to California, based on the discovery of a brass plate in which...
View ArticleHistoric Betrayals that Shocked the World
Betrayal is one thing that history, alas, has no shortage of. Take the Black Dinner and the Glencoe Massacre, infamous real life incidents from Scottish history, in which the rules of hospitality were...
View ArticleThese Surprising Facts Make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII Extra Relatable
The reign of Henry VIII is best known for two things: Breaking with the Catholic church to head the Church of England, and his six marriages. Actually, his marriage was the reason for the break, so it...
View ArticleThe Most Powerful Female Rulers in History
When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, she left a legacy of lifelong public service and dedication to her people. She joins a long history of queens, empresses, and rulers who defied gender...
View ArticleThe Most Dramatic & Short Lived Reigns of Power in History
Power is an aphrodisiac. Many pursue it, but not all can have it, and those who do manage to get their hands on it often guard it jealously. However, power sometimes doesn’t last nearly as long as its...
View ArticleThe Worst Avoidable Disasters In World History
Disaster is likely if somebody shouts “FIRE!” in a crowded theater – which is why that is frowned upon, to say the least. But what if the theater actually is on fire? In one nineteenth century...
View ArticleInsane Indulgences Of The Rich & Powerful From History
Lavish spending has long been a hallmark of the rich and powerful throughout history. Sometimes, however, the profligate spending exceeds even the already lavish norms of the well-heeled. Take the...
View ArticleThe Dark Side Of King Arthur & Other Disturbing Legends From History
The legendary King Arthur’s tale, as most of us have come to know it, has come to us through a series of Disney-like filters. The Arthur we know is a saintly figure and the perfect embodiment of...
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