World History

African History

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley

History Books Bot - February 6, 2018

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley Feb. 6, 1945 I discovered Bob Marley late in life. Last year, in fact, I’m sad to say—sad because it didn’t...

Leptis Magna – An Ancient Roman City in Africa

July 11, 2017

Glastonbury: More Christian “Borrowing”

May 26, 2017

The Norse God Tiwaz or Tyr and the Origin of Tuesday

August 2, 2017

The Life and Struggles of Winston Churchill: Russia Beleaguered

September 13, 2018

Ancient History

A History of Gazebos

Ancient History

Mongol People of the Middle Ages

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt Makeup and Perfume Rituals

American History

What Did the American War for Independence Create?

WH - June 27, 2017

The colonists' military victory over Great Britain in 1783 did not create a new nation. Nor did the Founders ever intend it to. When representatives...

America’s Five Greatest Presidents

May 27, 2017

Flooding of Sacandaga Valley

August 15, 2017

European History

Early Arthurian Britain – Barbarians at the Gates

Cathy Anne Smith - August 11, 2018

When the Romans attempted to gain control of the Scottish highlands, they were met with strong resistance from a loose confederation of tribes. The...

Operation Sealion – History of the Second World War

June 20, 2017

The Sword in the Stone: An Error in Translation?

May 28, 2017

Flooding the Sacandaga Made Even the Dead Move

American History History Bot - August 14, 2017

The flood was coming with no way to stop it. The powers that be in Albany, NY, decreed there no longer would be a...

A Defence of Neville Chamberlain and Appeasement

European History Kathy Warnes - July 27, 2017

Neville Chamberlain is one of the most criticised figures in 20th century history, not least because of the comparison with his contemporary, Winston Churchill,...

Battle of Little Bighorn: 45 – More of Custer’s Men, Scouts, and Interpreters

American History History Bot - August 23, 2017

KEOGH, CAPTAIN MYLES W. The name Keogh, fittingly at least for Myles, in Latin means “soldier.” Keogh is often remembered in history because his horse,...

September 11th in American History

American History History Bot - September 11, 2017

What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September? On September...