Ancient History
10 Fascinating Facts About Anglo-Saxon England that Will Impress Your Friends
The Anglo-Saxons established themselves in England in the 5th century, and gave their name to the country and to an…
The Origins of 10 Ancient Superstitions We Still Follow Today
The modern word ‘superstition’ comes from the Latin superstitio. It was a term that the Romans applied to mysterious beliefs…
A Skirmish at Cajamarca in 1532 Led to the Downfall of the Incan Empire
The discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in 1911 helped bring global attention to the once mighty Inca civilization.…
At The Battle of Emmaus, Maccabee Used Guerrilla Tactics to Destroy the Seleucid Army
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt (167 BC…
10 of the Greatest Warrior Cultures of History
Bearing in mind the vast scope of human warfare, choosing just ten of the greatest warrior cultures out of all…
Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before Hosting a Medieval Feast
In medieval times a proper feast was an extravagant affair, with immoderate servings of food and beverages, entertainment, dancing, and…
This Battle Paved The Way for Alexander the Great’s Incredible Career
While Alexander the Great is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history, his father, Phillip II…
10 Things That Prove Prostitution Has a Very Intriguing History
It has been called the oldest profession - which it isn't since the practice of midwifery certainly preceded it -…
10 of History’s Greatest Kingmakers
The term "kingmaker" was first applied during the Wars of the Roses to Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, who…
Don’t Mess With Karma: 12 Tyrants Who Got What Was Coming
Karma can be a bitch. The old adage that one lives by the sword and dies by the sword has…