# Irish History
Women That Left Their Mark Throughout History
History tends to downplay the role of women. Their accomplishments are often ignored altogether, or they are depicted as either passive observers, or supporting actresses in the stories of great men. That…
40 Historical Facts Accepted as Real For Many Years
There is no shortage of historic “facts” circulating around, that are nothing but myths and whoppers. Did you know, for…
The Town That Got Away With Murder and Other Largely Forgotten Historic Events
In 1981, the people of tiny Skidmore, Missouri (pop. 441 then, about 280 now) got together to figure out what…
Amazing Women Who Should Be Way More Famous
History has an unfortunate tendency to gloss over the accomplishments and deeds of women. Which is a shame on many…
A Countdown of History’s 16 Most Influential and Formidable Mercenaries
Mercenaries - warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government's forces -…
How Hundreds of Children Died And Were Savagely Disposed of at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home
The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home was established in Tuam, Ireland to help young, unmarried women and their children.…
Severed: The Strange Story of Oliver Cromwell’s Head
On September 3, 1658, Oliver Cromwell drew his last breath, bringing an end to his reign as "Lord Protector of…
Two Monks Started First Recorded Copyright Battle, Resulting in Thousands of Deaths
It doesn’t take much for copyright disputes to turn nasty. Intellectual property, being so personal by nature, is one of…
The War After the War: 7 Revolutions Caused By World War One
The First World War was the defining event of the 20th Century and its legacy is still being seen today.…
Today in History: The Irish Easter Rebellion Begins (1916)
On April 24, 1916, during the peak of World War I, the British had a lot of problems that they…