Religion
The Disturbing Tales of the “Fasting Girls” in the Victorian Era
Fasting is nothing new. There are many religions around the world that promote periods of fasting. Nuns have also fasted…
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…
Disgusting Hygiene Habits in History that Have Us Running for the Shower
Daily bathing, changing of clothes, cleaning of one’s nails, even brushing the teeth, are, in the long timeline of human…
Hollywood Has Nothing on the Insanity of the Real Greek Myths
Ancient Greek mythology as depicted by Hollywood often departs from the original source material. That is understandable since studios want…
The 1970s Witchcraft Trial and Other Oddities in Witch History
The persecution of women for witchcraft sounds like the kind of backwards stuff that belongs in Colonial Salem or 1600s…
The True Story of The Last Duel and Judicial Combat
Suppose one had a dispute with one’s neighbor over encroachment on one’s property. In the modern world, one would attempt…
Historic Uprisings that Shook Powerful Governments
In the fourth century AD, a religious dispute over a bishop sparked a massive revolt against the Roman Empire. Led…
Ancient City’s Destruction by Asteroid Gave Rise to Biblical Sodom Story
The destruction of the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the Old Testament’s more gripping stories. A…
The Secret Love Life of Marie Antoinette and More Historic Romance
Marie Antoinette was long rumored to have been in love with a Swedish nobleman, who might have fathered at least…
Strange and Delightful Holiday Traditions of the Victorian Era
Victorian England is a fascinating historical era where the rules of society became quite confusing. From intense medical practices during…