# Roman History
Life in the Roman Army and the Realities of Rome
The Roman legions with which Ancient Rome conquered the Mediterranean world underwent many changes over the centuries. Originally, they were…
Fictional Figures and the Real Historic People Behind Them
It probably comes as no surprise that most mythology and folklore and works of fiction are, well - fictional. Figments…
Romance Through the Ages, Ranked from Sweet to Cringey
Just like today, people’s quest for romance back in the days was often filled with all kinds of awkwardness, with…
Absurd Medical History Moments that Prove People Have Always been this Dumb
Anti-vaccination movements are not new. In the 1700s, in the midst of a smallpox epidemic, Bostonians rampaged against those who…
Idiotic Moves That Ended in Terrible Disasters
Idiot moves are all too common in history. Take that time when a Brazilian cancer clinic moved to a new…
Final Meals, Feasts, and Words from History’s Notorious and Victorious
Final meals and final words are often pretty prosaic affairs and statements in of themselves. However, they are lent a…
The Original Greek Olympics and Ancient History’s Coolest Facts
The ancient Greeks were the overachieving child of Western civilization. Their contributions to and long-lasting impact on the arts, letters,…
A Definitive List of Some of History’s Most Awful People and Events
Terrible people and terrible events have been far too common throughout history. Take the conman who styled himself “Witch Finder…
The Weirdest Ways Children Were Treated in History
Children usually bring out people’s protective instincts, triggering a natural desire to treat them kindly. Throughout history, however, many unfortunate…
Popular Historic “Facts” That Are Actually False
It is said that a lie travels around the world, while the truth is still busy tying its boot laces.…