Ancient History
12 of History’s Deadliest Swords
Notwithstanding the simplicity of its appearance, throughout most of history-making, a sword took considerable effort and skill. And again, notwithstanding…
The Black Pharaohs: 8 Events That Led To the Rise and Fall of the Kush Empire
The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient Nubian kingdom located in modern-day Sudan and South Sudan. The first developed societies…
Climbing the Walls: 8 Failed Sieges of Constantinople
Constantinople became the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 AD when it was consecrated by Emperor Constantine the Great.…
12 of History’s Most Influential Poets, From Ancient Times Until the 20th Century
Throughout most of human history, before literacy became widespread, poetry was the most common means of cultural dissemination. Rhyming verse…
Without a Trace: 10 People the Romans Tried to Erase from History
“Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past”. So reads the slogan George Orwell…
Bizarre Deaths: 12 of History’s Weirdest Deaths, From Antiquity to the Middle Ages
It has been said that the only inevitable things in life are death and taxes, but with enough money to…
Peacemakers and Philosophers: 8 Remarkable Women Who Died in Childbirth
Childbirth has always been a risky business. Despite advances in medicine, it is the sixth most common cause of death…
10 Historical Parallels to “Game of Thrones”
In 2015, during an interview with the New York Post, Snoop Dogg was caught with his tail between his legs…
Ruled Britannia: 8 Events That Defined Roman Britain
The Romans first attempted to invade Britain in 55 BC when Julius Caesar led an army to ‘Britannia.' It achieved…
Ancient Drunks: The 8 Biggest Drinkers of the Greco-Roman World
Overindulgence is nothing new. Since the practice of wine making first made its appearance in Greece in around 2,000 BC,…