All Posts Raphael vs. Michelangelo: An Artist's Joke
20th Dec 2025 | History
Among the many rivalries of the Renaissance, one of the most intriguing centres on Raphael and . . .
Michelangelo’s Masterpiece: The Ceiling He Loathed
24th Nov 2025 | History
Michelangelo may be remembered as one of history’s greatest artists, but if you had asked him during the . . .
Caligula: The Emperor who made his Horse a Senator!
1st Nov 2025 | History
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly called Caligula, stands out in Roman history as . . .
Worth Their Salt: The Roman Soldiers Paid in Seasoning💰
Worth Their Salt: The Roman Soldiers Paid in Seasoning💰
30th Oct 2025 | History
In ancient Rome, power didn’t just march on gold; it marched on salt. Roman soldiers, known for their . . .
Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask of Rebellion
Worth Their Salt: The Roman Soldiers Paid in Seasoning💰
Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask of Rebellion
18th Oct 2025 | History
Edward “Ned” Kelly, born in June 1855 in Beveridge, Victoria, is one of Australia’s most iconic and . . .
Gutenberg and Modern Communication
Worth Their Salt: The Roman Soldiers Paid in Seasoning💰
Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask of Rebellion
8th Oct 2025 | History
In the mid-15th century, Johannes Gutenberg transformed the course of human civilization with the invention of . . .
Blush With the Past: The Story of Makeup
7th Oct 2025 | History
The story of makeup dates back thousands of years, and reveals how beauty standards and cultural values . . .
Pope Gregory IX & the War on Cats
4th Oct 2025 | History
In the thirteenth century, Pope Gregory IX left a controversial mark on history through his condemnation of . . .
The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: When Bat-Men Fooled New York
The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: When Bat-Men Fooled New York
2nd Oct 2025 | History
In the summer of 1835, readers of The New York Sun were captivated by an extraordinary story. The newspaper . . .
Medieval Life Hack: Bells to Save Your Hearth
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: When Bat-Men Fooled New York
30th Sept 2025 | History
In medieval Europe, the rhythms of daily life were often guided less by personal timepieces and . . .
Dough, Sauce, and Legacy A Pizza History
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
24th Sept 2025 | History
Pizza is often seen as the ultimate comfort food, yet its origins reach much farther back than modern times . . .
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
Slap of Victory - The History of the 'High Five
23rd Sept 2025 | History
The high five is such a common gesture of celebration today that it is easy to forget it is a fairly recent invention . . .
Coffee and the Siege of Vienna 1683
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
18th Sept 2025 | History
In 1683, the Ottoman Empire tried to take Vienna. After months of cannon fire, digging tunnels, and . . .
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
9th Sept 2025 | History
In the golden age of piracy, few figures were as bold as Mary Read, a woman whose extraordinary adventures . . .
The Dancing Plague of 1518
From Soldier to Sea Rogue: The Tale of Mary Read
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
17th Aug 2025 | History
In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg (then part of the Holy Roman Empire) witnessed . . .
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
17th Aug 2025 | History
Some wars are fought for land, some for power, and others, like the gloriously underwhelming . . .
Gaius and his 'Nickname'
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
Gaius and his 'Nickname'
28th June 2025 | History
The leaders of the late 1980s Soviet Union faced a unique and problematic challenge when their people's . . .
When Pepsi had an 'Army'
The Great 'Kettle War' of 1784
Gaius and his 'Nickname'
3rd April 2025 | History
The leaders of the late 1980s Soviet Union faced a unique and problematic challenge when their people's . . .
A Dog’s Tale: Juliana's War Story
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
24th Aug 2025 | History
Amid the turmoil of World War II, heroism sometimes appeared in the most surprising . . .
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
24th Aug 2025 | History
In the German town of Braunau am Inn, a man named Hans Steiniger became famous not for . . .
Liechtenstein Army: When 80 Became 81!
Hans Steiniger - The Man Who Tripped Over His Beard
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
07 Oct 2024 | History
Liechtenstein is a small doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate nestled between Austria . . .
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
07 Sept 2024 | History
Born on January 4th, 1890, Victor Lustig was a career criminal whose has the fame of being one of the most famed . . .
Wojtek "The Bear" Soldier!
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
Wojtek "The Bear" Soldier!
18 July 2024 | History
Soldiers come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few in history that stand out in a big way like . . .
Napoleon vs Rabbits
The guy who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower . . Twice!
Wojtek "The Bear" Soldier!
26 March 2024 | History
Napoleon was known for engaging in several battles but according to the internet & legend, 1907 saw . . .
The Great 'Emu War'
08 Mar | History
The Emu War or mostly commonly known as the ‘Great Emu War ‘ was a wildlife management strategy . . .
Tayto, Crisps or Potato Chips!
10 Feb 2024 | History
So simplistic in their makeup and what's even better, they were accidentally invented. Tayto, Crisps, or . . .
Emperor Caligula and his war with the sea!
22 Dec 2023 | History
This is debated in the History world, but there is a story out there told of Emperor Gaius Caesar Augustus . . .
'Strike' like an Egyptian - When the Work Stopped
18 Dec 2023 | History
Everything has to stop from somewhere. When you think of work strikes, you think modern day protests involving . . .
Anne Bonney - A 'Pirate' of the Caribbean
07 Dec 2023 | History
Everything has to stop from somewhere. When you think of work strikes, you think modern day protests involving . . .
'Katie Mulcahey' - The Smoking Ban
30th Nov 2023 | History
Women throughout the ages have always stood up for their rights. January 1908 saw New York native . . .