Literature
Scandal, Drugs, and Sonnets: 12 Surprising Details About the Lives of the English Romantic Poets
It would not be too lazy an observation to make that the Romantic Poets of the late-18th and early-19th century…
These 10 Iconic Diaries Will Give You A Window Into the Most Fascinating and Tragic Times in History
For both the dedicated historian and wider reader alike, diaries offer an unrivalled glimpse into past lives. Not only do…
10 Wicked Humans from History
We all love a juicy story, and there is nothing juicier than the revelation that some arch villain has done…
The Real Beauty and the Beast Didn’t Live Happily Ever After
According to anthropologists from Durham University, some fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast go back over 4,000 years. It…
The Tragic True Origin Story of Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh and his best friend Christopher Robin are two characters that are known and loved all over the…
10 Historic Figures Who Visited Brothels on a Regular Basis
There is no shortage in the annals of history of historical figures who were not big on celibacy or marital…
12 Crazy Descriptions from Medieval Bestiaries
Before the advent of science, those wishing to find out more about the natural world would consult a bestiary. A…
The Real Rapunzel was Locked in a Tower and Beheaded By Her Dad
Nearly everyone knows the fairytale of Rapunzel. A beautiful girl is kidnapped and trapped in a tall tower by a…
‘Stone walls do not a prison make’: 12 Pieces of Prison Literature
One thing that can be said of prison across the ages is that a spell of incarceration gives a prisoner…
10 Controversial Facts Behind The Real Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s stories in the world. From the moment it was first…