# History
Going Biblical: Fascinating Divine Punishments Recounted in the Old Testament
The Old Testament is not just a religious book, to be read solely through the lens of faith in the…
Fascinating Biblical and Biblical Era Archaeology
In the first century BC King Herod the Great, the baddie from the Bible who ordered the execution of all…
The Rise of Temujin From a Nobody to History’s Greatest Conqueror
Raids by nomadic denizens of the Eurasian Steppe have irritated their settled neighbors throughout much of history. Every now and…
Real Life Biblical Kings and Other Historic Bible Facts and Figures
In the Nativity story, a heavily pregnant Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem because they were fleeing a king…
Axel von Fersen, the Tragic Romance of a Count Who Loved a Queen but Couldn’t Save Her
Count Hans Axel von Fersen (1755 – 1810) of Sweden is little known today, but he was the male half…
When Opium Was a Cure-All Remedy, and Other Unusual Historic Medical Cures
Tobacco was once believed to be a cure-all remedy for just about every ailment. And sniffing farts was thought to…
America’s Youngest Warriors – Children Who Fought for the US
Boys have dreamt about adventure and excitement since forever, and in many boyhood fancies, nothing is more adventurous and exciting…
America’s Black Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen
In early 1941, the US War Department reluctantly began to accept African Americans candidates for pilot training in the US…
Turncoat Generals – Commanders From History Who Switched Sides
The first known written use of the term “turncoat”, denoting one who abandons his side and switches allegiance, dates to…
Face Palm Moments: Some of History’s Most Embarrassing Mistakes
Think of your worst face palm moment. Once you’re done cringing, you might feel better if you consider that it…