“It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the barefooted friars were singing vespers in the Temple of Jupiter, that the idea of writing the ...

Peter Vickers received funding from The British Academy. Astronomers once believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. In the 19th century, scientists thought the shape of a person’s skull could reveal ...

There is an intriguing page on Facebook titled “Mankato Memories.” Once you start reading some of the posts, you understand why it’s “Memories” and not “Facts.” History, like beauty, is often in the ...

Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring pivotal points in history and learning more about women who made history and those continuing to do so. This March, we salute women who have changed lives ...

Since 1976, February has been officially known as Black History Month – a time to remember our struggle and celebrate all the amazing contributions Black people have made to everything from science to ...

Welcome to a brand-new history trivia quiz! Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just here for a bit of fun, this quiz will take you on a journey through time – revisiting all those fascinating ...

I am a huge, huge history buff. Really, the main reason I love it is all the messy dramatic content it provides me, but there's also stuff that's just fun and interesting, and I love to share it! So ...