Even though history is, in theory, a fixed and unchangeable field of study, in practice…
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There is a lot of blood and violence in London’s history. At one point in…
There are several types of godawful dinner party host–the drunk and domineering, the flustered and…
At the end of the Second World War, every one of the major parties involved…
Although the Conquistadors’ arrival in the New World has been celebrated by many, it was…
The Romanovs were the last imperial family in Russia, lead by Tsar Nicholas II and…
When you think of the word “revolution,” you may imagine an uprising or a war…
Actions have consequences. Unfortunately, those consequences are not always entirely welcome, intended, or predictable. There…
Vikings is a historical drama TV series on the History Channel. The story follows the…
Conspiracy theories will always fire up the imaginations of even the most reasonable of us.…
Following the end of World War II, the fear of nuclear war with the Soviet…
In philosophy, determinists believe that free will is an illusion and that, therefore, human beings…
World War II officially started on September 1, 1939, and it was the first time…
As we’ve discussed before, the ancient Spartans loved them some trash talk and greatly respected…
Heroic last stands have happened all throughout history, with virtually every war humans have fought.…
Once you get past the potatoes and the other humdrum members of the family, nightshades…
Who can really say how names are formed? Well, some linguists may know the answer…
Slavery is a controversial subject that really shouldn’t be controversial at all, as we all…
Protests can take many forms. They can be peaceful, or they can turn violent. They…
“I take my leave of the world and of you all, and I heartily desire…
As anyone who as ever experienced it can tell you, war is a nasty business.…
In some ways Americans and British people would seem very similar at first glance. We…
Pirates have fascinated the masses for hundreds of years. Romanticized in fiction, the image of…
These amazing pictures encapsulate some of the best and the worst aspects of humankind. All…