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Robbie Mitchell

I’m a graduate of History and Literature from The University of Manchester in England and a total history geek. Since a young age, I’ve been obsessed with history. The weirder the better. I spend my days working as a freelance writer researching the weird and wonderful. I firmly believe that history should be both fun and accessible.

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Portrait of medieval bearded pirate holding sword and gun. Source: Oulaphone/Adobe Stock

29 January, 2024 - 20:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Horrifying Torture Methods Used By Pirates… (Video)

In the grim era of the 1600s, humanity bore witness to a dark chapter marked by massacres, persecution, and cruelty. The so-called Golden Age of Piracy unfolded amid this brutality, with pirates...

The last battle of the Ostrogoths and the end of their influence was fought on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in the Battle of Mons Lactarius. Painting from 1890, by Alexander Zick. Source: Captain Blood/ Public domain

28 January, 2024 - 19:52 Robbie Mitchell

Shaping European History- What Made the Goths Unique (Video)

The Goths , pioneers in military strategy, left an indelible mark on European history. Introducing cavalry to warfare, they confronted the Romans at the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, a pivotal...

Book of Gregorian chants within a cathedral. Source: Ivan / Adobe Stock

28 January, 2024 - 13:57 Robbie Mitchell

Harmonies from Heaven: Tracing the Origins of the Gregorian Chant

Enter the ethereal realm of Gregorian chant, a venerable form of liturgical music that resonates through the corridors of time. Originating in the early Christian period, this sacred musical...

Rome, Italy: The Roman Forum. Source: krivinis/Adobe Stock

27 January, 2024 - 19:57 Robbie Mitchell

Roman Origins: Did Romulus Really Found Rome? (Video)

The legendary founding of Rome revolves around two key figures, Romulus and Aeneas , whose stories intertwine with myth, geology, and archaeology. According to tradition, Romulus , saved by shepherds...

Illustration of a great war leader commanding the vast Mongol army on horseback. Source: Kien/Adobe Stock

26 January, 2024 - 20:00 Robbie Mitchell

How Successful Was the Mongol Empire? (Video)

The Mongol Empire, at its zenith, rivaled the British Empire in territorial expanse, controlling around twelve million square miles of land. Emerging in 1279, the Mongol Empire surpassed the Roman...

AI illustration of Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Source: Michael/Adobe Stock

25 January, 2024 - 20:12 Robbie Mitchell

How Does the Line of Succession to the British Throne Work? (Video)

The British line of succession is a complex historical tapestry woven over centuries, marked by twists and turns. Beginning with Egbert in 827 AD, the hereditary path to the throne was often...

Australopithecus Afarensis, Lucy. Source: Carlos Lorenzo/flickr

24 January, 2024 - 19:54 Robbie Mitchell

How Did Our Most Famous Ancient Ancestor Really Die? (Video)

In the prehistoric landscape of eastern Africa, approximately 3 million years ago, a significant event unfolded, shaping the fate of one of our most famous ancestors, Australopithecus afarensis ,...

Temple of Athena Pronaia at Delphi in Greece. Source: Leonid Andronov/Adobe Stock

23 January, 2024 - 19:53 Robbie Mitchell

Ancient Delphi: The Center of the Universe Explained (Video)

Delphi , deemed the Omphalos or Navel of the Earth by the Ancient Greeks, stands as an extraordinary reminder of their spiritual and architectural prowess. Nestled on Mount Parnassus, it thrived...

Ivan the Terrible admiring his sixth wife, Vasilisa Melentyeva. Source: Public Domain

22 January, 2024 - 19:56 Robbie Mitchell

The Eight Wives of Ivan the Terrible and Their Horrific Fate (Video)

Ivan the Terrible , infamous for his tyrannical rule over Russia , had a complex romantic history with eight wives, each facing distinct and often tragic fates. Anastasia Romanova, his first wife,...

An ancient Roman gladiator. Source: Luis Louro /Adobe Stock

21 January, 2024 - 19:51 Robbie Mitchell

The Reality of Gladiator Life and Their Training (Video)

In the world of gladiators , once perceived as either heroic warriors or despised villains, their existence is marked by brutality and ritualized training rather than the romanticized notions of...

An AI illustration of a Neanderthal (archaic human) isolated on white background. Source: Bartek/Adobe Stock

20 January, 2024 - 19:53 Robbie Mitchell

5 Incredible Human Species That Went Extinct (Video)

Human evolution , spanning over 7 million years, once featured a diverse array of species, each with unique adaptations and survival strategies. Among them, Australopithecus stands out, thriving in...

Detail of Narmer smiting an enemy, portrayed on the Narmer Palette, Nekhen, Egypt. Source: Public Domain

19 January, 2024 - 19:58 Robbie Mitchell

Narmer's Reign: The Epic Beginnings of Ancient Egypt (Video)

In the 31st century BC, Narmer , an ambitious king of Upper Egypt, orchestrated a pivotal conquest, uniting both Upper and Lower Egypt and establishing himself as the first ruler of the combined...

AI generated image of Charlemagne Charles the Great king. Source: dan/Adobe Stock

18 January, 2024 - 19:54 Robbie Mitchell

Charlemagne: How He Changed History Forever (Video)

Charlemagne , also known as Charles the Great, stands as a pivotal figure in European history, reshaping the fragmented Western and Central Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Born...

Coin of Seleucos I, likely depicting a posthumous portrait of Alexander the Great. Source: I, PHGCOM/ CC BY-SA 3.0

17 January, 2024 - 19:59 Robbie Mitchell

After Alexander- The Rise and Fall of the Seleucids (Video)

The demise of the Seleucid Empire unfolds as a consequence of the intricate power struggles following Alexander the Great's death. After Alexander's demise in 323 BC, his vast empire, extending from...

Attila the Hun’s death on his wedding night. Source: Public Domain

17 January, 2024 - 13:40 Robbie Mitchell

Disastrous Historical Hitches: 8 Worst Royal Wedding Nights in History

Your wedding is meant to be one of the most special nights of your life. And your wedding night, well, that should be one of the most exciting. Of course, that’s not always the case. Some of history’...

Left: 2nd century AD sculpture, small replica of the Athena Parthenos of Phidias. Right: Artist’s impression of Zeus sculpture by Phidias. Source: Left; George E. Koronaios/CC BY-SA 4.0, Right; Public Domain

16 January, 2024 - 19:56 Robbie Mitchell

The Greatest Colossal Statues of Ancient Greece (Video)

Ancient Greece boasts some of the most remarkable colossal statues, with the works of the renowned sculptor Phidias taking center stage. Born between 480 and 430 BC, Phidias left an indelible mark on...