Ancient History
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…
10 of History’s Most Fascinating Archaeological Finds
Archaeology, or the study of historic activity by recovering and analyzing the physical aspects of the past, is vital to…
10 Greek and Roman Trials for Magic and Witchcraft You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Think that persecution for witchcraft was a medieval invention? Then you’d be wrong. People have feared magic from the beginning…
10 Reasons Why It Has Sucked to Be a Woman Throughout History
In Stand by Your Man, released in 1969, Tammy Wynette sang the following: “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman.”…