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Famous People

In this section, we shed light on some of the most famous and infamous people known throughout history, from powerful pharaohs, to emperors and empresses, acclaimed military leaders, or just regular civilians who’ve been thrown into the spotlight for great crimes or for heroic actions, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

Portrait of Tycho Brahe
26 July, 2024 - 14:37 ancient origins

Hidden Elements Found in Renaissance Astronomer Tycho Brahe's Laboratory

In the Middle Ages, alchemists were notoriously secretive and didn't share their knowledge with others. Danish Tycho Brahe was no exception. Consequently, we don't know precisely what he did in the...
Oil on panel Dutch School painting depicting the Great Fire Of London
25 July, 2024 - 02:36 Clem1965

Unveiling the London Blaze: The Story of Robert Hubert and the Great Fire of 1666

In the annals of history, certain names emerge as symbols of tragedy and injustice, individuals who bear the weight of collective misfortune. Robert Hubert, a French watchmaker hailing from Rouen,...
Aethelwalh of Sussex represented on John Speed's Saxon Heptarchy map.
23 July, 2024 - 23:28 Aleksa Vučković

AEthelwealh of Sussex, A Formidable Anglo-Saxon Sovereign

Æthelwealh , King of Sussex, emerges from the mists of early medieval England as a figure of considerable interest and significance. His reign, which spanned from around 660 to 685 AD, was marked by...
Undated poster for the Theatre Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin.
22 July, 2024 - 23:00 dhwty

How Robert-Houdin Used Magic to Aid the French Government

Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French magician who lived during the 19th century. Amongst other things, Robert-Houdin is commonly regarded today as the originator of the modern style of conjuring (...
Left; Jean Dieu de Saint-Jean, Habit Noir (evening wear), etching c. 1670. Right; Inside the Pepys Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Source: Left; Reproduced by permission of the Pepys Library, Magdalene College Cambridge. Right; Douglas Atfield/University of Cambridge
21 July, 2024 - 21:13 Gary Manners

Samuel Pepys' Fashion Prints Reveal His Guilty Pleasure: Fancy French Clothes

Samuel Pepys, the renowned English diarist and naval administrator, is well-known for his detailed accounts of life in the 17th century. While his diary entries from 1660 to 1669 provide rich...
The Battle of Grunwald, by Jan Matejko Source: Public Domain
20 July, 2024 - 19:27 Robbie Mitchell

Who Were Germany’s Teutonic Knights? (Video)

The Teutonic Knights , a German-origin crusading order, are often misunderstood and erroneously linked to German nationalism. Their history diverges significantly from the Knights Hospitaller and the...
The stone carvings found during a diving expedition near Aswan, Egypt. Source: © Dr Cristian Craciun/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
19 July, 2024 - 21:11 Gary Manners

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Rediscovered Underwater Near Aswan

Archaeologists recently unveiled a remarkable discovery near Aswan, Egypt: rock carvings depicting ancient Egyptian pharaohs, submerged for decades due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. This...
Semicircular tomb in Pompeii being excavated. Source: Pompeii Archaeological Site
19 July, 2024 - 20:41 Gary Manners

Roman Military Tomb Inscription Reveals Unknown Imperial Position

A recent discovery in Pompeii has provided fascinating insights into the history and network of power during the reign of Emperor Augustus. During routine construction work at the Archaeological Park...
The Borgia Family by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Source: Public Domain
18 July, 2024 - 19:52 Robbie Mitchell

Machiavellian Maneuvers Of The House Of Borgia (Video)

The House of Borgia , one of the most infamous families of the Renaissance, is synonymous with ambition, power, and scandal. Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo Borgia, epitomizes their controversial...
RHODRI MAWR ('the Great') (died 877), king of Gwynedd, Powys, and Deheubarth Source: Dictionary of Welsh Biography
18 July, 2024 - 19:45 Aleksa Vučković

Rhodri Mawr, One of the Greatest Kings in Wales

Rhodri Mawr, known as Rhodri the Great, is one of the most celebrated figures in Welsh history. His reign marked a significant period in the consolidation of Welsh territories and the defense of...
Lady Jane, from the ‘My Lady Jane’ trailer. Source: Jonathan Prime/Prime Video
14 July, 2024 - 19:23 ancient origins

Does ‘My Lady Jane’ Give Any Insights into the Story of the Tudors?

John Reeks /The Conversation The long Tudor century (1485-1603) lasted 42,947 days and Lady Jane Grey reigned for nine of them. Jane’s cousin, the sickly boy-king Edward VI, named her heir to keep...
King Arthur by Charles Ernest Butler. Source: Public Domain
13 July, 2024 - 21:07 Robbie Mitchell

The True Story of King Arthur: Legend or Historical Reality?(Video)

King Arthur's legend , a cornerstone of Western literature, traces its origins back approximately 1,200 years. The first recorded mention appears in the "Historia Brittonum," a document penned around...
The Jutes, warriors fighting in battle. Source: Sarah/Adobe Stock
11 July, 2024 - 20:41 Aleksa Vučković

The Jutes, a Key Part of English National History

The Jutes, one of the early Germanic tribes, played a significant yet often overshadowed role in the migration period that reshaped Europe and laid the foundations for medieval England. They, along...
Brotherhood of Pythagoras
8 July, 2024 - 23:33 Robbie Mitchell

Brotherhood of Pythagoras: Beyond Math, Insights into Ancient Wisdom

Anyone who so much as glanced at a math book in high school will know the name, Pythagoras. Most will be familiar with the fact that he was a renowned mathematician from ancient Greece, and many will...
Members of the multi-institutional team at the dig site of what is believed to be the home of King Pompey. Source: Mathew Modoono/Northeastern University
3 July, 2024 - 14:57 Gary Manners

Long-Lost Home of King Pompey Unearthed in New Hampshire Dig

Archaeologists from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and a historian from Northeastern University have collaborated to reveal what they believe is the long-lost homestead of King Pompey. Pompey...
An 18th-century Rococo painting of The Amazon Queen Thalestris in the Camp of Alexander the Great, by Johann Georg Platzer Source: Public Domain
2 July, 2024 - 23:11 Robbie Mitchell

Five Fascinating Tales from the Lives of Hellenistic Royalty (Video)

The Hellenistic Age , spanning three centuries from Alexander the Great's death to the rise of the Roman Empire, was a period of Greek cultural expansion and the establishment of monarchies in Greece...
Wall purported to be used to contain Spartacus in Calabria, Italy Source: Archaeological Institute of America
1 July, 2024 - 21:50 Nathan Falde

Archaeologists Find Roman Wall Built to Trap the Legendary Spartacus

In a discovery sure to capture a good deal of public attention, a team of archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman wall built to trap the forces of Spartacus , the escaped former Roman...
Left; Mummified skull of Ramesses II, Right; Reconstructed face of Ramesses by Cicero Moraes . Source: Left; G. Elliot Smith/Public domain, Right; © Cicero Moraes
1 July, 2024 - 14:39 Gary Manners

Wise Face of Egypt’s Most Powerful Pharaoh Moments Before Death

The face of Ramesses II, or Ramesses the Great, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, has been meticulously reconstructed by scientists using advanced 3D modeling techniques. This recreation...
Tapestry of Vespasian and his two sons Titus and Domitian. Source: Public Domain
29 June, 2024 - 22:40 Robbie Mitchell

Flavian Dynasty: Rebellion, Conspiracy, and Triumph in Rome (Video)

The Flavian Dynasty ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 96 AD, leaving a notable impact through significant events and leadership. Vespasian, the dynasty's founder, initially governed via his son...
Amazons, ancient roman warriors in a battle. Source: neurobite/Adobe Stock
28 June, 2024 - 19:08 Nicholas Costa

“Vaginas Have Received You, And You Know Of Nothing Else!” - Finding The Amazons

Feminist Amazons? In the conclusion to her essay in the Feminist Theology magazine Olga Papamichali writes: “The independent and radical nature of the Amazon spirit changed the way men used to see...
Apotheosis or deification of Roman emperor Claudius. Source: I, Sailko/CC BY-SA 3.0
27 June, 2024 - 20:55 Robbie Mitchell

Retrieving Rome's Last Teutoburg Eagle: Claudius' Quest (Video)

In 9 AD, the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest marked one of Rome's most devastating military defeats, resulting in the loss of three legions and their revered eagle standards. The capture of these...
The bronze bust of Caligula. Source: Courtesy of the Schroder Collection
24 June, 2024 - 22:05 pkoutoupis

A Bronze Bust of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered

Long believed to have been lost, a bronze bust of the Roman Emperor, Caligula , has been rediscovered. The bust vanished nearly two centuries ago and concludes a decade-long quest by the curator at...
Captain Keitt: illustration of a pirate captain on deck. Source: Public Domain
23 June, 2024 - 19:29 Robbie Mitchell

A Glimpse into the Life as a Pirate Captain (Video)

The transition to Pirate Captain often stemmed from a background in privateering or ownership of a ship. Wealthy backers would commission vessels, appointing experienced leaders like Henry Jennings...
Kremsmunster Abbey, Upper Austria, was founded in 777 AD by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the last of the House of Agilolfings. According to the legend of its foundation, Tassilo established the monastery on the site where his son, Gunther, had been attacked and killed by a wild boar during a hunt. Source: Simone/Adobe Stock
23 June, 2024 - 16:04 Aleksa Vučković

The House of Agilolfings, Bavaria’s Powerful Overlords

The House of Agilolfings is a significant, though often overshadowed, dynasty in the history of early medieval Europe. Originating in the region that would later become Bavaria, this noble lineage...

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