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Aleksa Vučković

I am a published author of over ten historical fiction novels, and I specialize in Slavic linguistics. Always pursuing my passions for writing, history and literature, I strive to deliver a thrilling and captivating read that touches upon history's most enigmatic subjects. With several years of experience as a writer, I successfully transfer my extensive knowledge of history, linguistics, and anthropology into the written form.

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The Black Death was spread across Europe by rats. Source: rawinfoto / Adobe Stock.

2 January, 2020 - 14:00 Aleksa Vučković

Culling the World: The Catastrophic Conquests of the Black Death

Medieval history is seldom kind. The decades and centuries slumbered onwards, each one bringing its own share of wars, crime , poverty...and disease. Happiness and prosperity were rare and almost...

Man performing at the land diving ceremony on the Pentecost Island, Vanuatu Source: simanlaci / Adobe stock

30 December, 2019 - 13:58 Aleksa Vučković

Land Diving in Vanuatu: Would You Take the Leap of Faith?

Throughout the history of the world, tribal and slightly primitive people of remote corners of the globe, have always had unique beliefs and traditions. From Papua New Guinea, to Australia to the...

Fertility goddesses can be found in all cultures and times. Source: zolotareva_elina /Adobe Stock

28 December, 2019 - 13:46 Aleksa Vučković

Praying For Life – Top 10 Ancient Fertility Goddesses

Throughout the ancient history of the world, polytheism - commonly known as paganism or heathenism - was the defining aspect of all societies and civilizations. Our ancestors had complex and...

Delphine LaLaurie (Public Domain) and children of slaves in the American South. (Okinawa Soba (Rob)/CC BY NC SA 2.0)

23 December, 2019 - 18:47 Aleksa Vučković

Delphine LaLaurie: A Beautiful Face Masks Evil Deeds

Royal Street of New Orleans’ French Quarter is one of the oldest parts of the city, well-known and liked for the many antique shops, galleries, and sights. It remains a window into the real soul of...

The spread of the Ostrogothic Kindom, The Goths at the Battle of Mons Lactarius.

16 December, 2019 - 13:57 Aleksa Vučković

Ostrogothic Kingdom – The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Goths

The early medieval and early AD history of Europe saw many emerging nations, and plenty of migrations as well. Tribes were restless, axes sharpened, and old kingdoms were growing weak. And in such...

Representation of Harald Fairhair, the first King of Norway. Source: Fotokvadrat / Adobe Stock.

13 December, 2019 - 22:57 Aleksa Vučković

The Story of Harald Fairhair, First King of Norway

The early history of Norway, and Scandinavia in general, is characterized by powerful seafarers, traders, and warriors and by rich heathen mythologies and ambitious chieftains . The fierce sons of...

Longinus piercing Christ’s side with the Holy Lance Source: Gerrit De La Vallé / Public domain

13 December, 2019 - 18:36 Aleksa Vučković

Piercing the Veil: Uncovering the Secrets of The Holy Lance

Christianity, as one of the world’s most prominent and widely practiced religions, brings along a whole string of myths, stories, historical occurrences, and relics. From saints and their remains, to...

The Battle of the Boyne (Ireland) between James II and William III, July 12, 1690. Source: Scolaire / Public Domain.

7 December, 2019 - 13:48 Aleksa Vučković

The Battle of the Boyne – A Jacobite Flame Turned to Embers

In the near modern history of Ireland and Scotland , the Jacobite risings played a very important role. In a never-ending struggle for wealth and power, noble monarchs pitted the poor folk of these...

England’s Medieval law and order in the. Source: Anneke / Adobe Stock.

4 December, 2019 - 19:00 Aleksa Vučković

Caught Red-Handed! Law and Order in Medieval England

In medieval societies , it was always quite important to preserve law and order, and to rightfully dispense justice. A just ruler secured himself an obedient populace, and often enough, justice was...

Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Rome. Source: gnoparus / Adobe Stock

1 December, 2019 - 23:00 Aleksa Vučković

Saint Peter’s Basilica: A Magnificent Renaissance Icon

Nothing speaks of greatness as much as the Renaissance period does. Filled with grandeur, classical elements, magnificence, and elegance, this artistic and architectural movement swept through Europe...

Many prosthetic dentures were composed of Waterloo Teeth . Source: Museum of London Archaeology

30 November, 2019 - 17:49 Aleksa Vučković

Waterloo Teeth: Wearing A Dead Man’s Grin

Toothaches are the worst. We all get them, and we all hate them. Going to the dentist can often seem like a very unpleasant necessity. But in the 21 st century, it is often taken for granted –...

The location of the Treasure of Lima remains a mystery. Source: fergregory /Adobe Stock

25 November, 2019 - 18:59 Aleksa Vučković

Search for the Treasure of Lima and Wealth Beyond Measure

We all remember how the daring, thrilling novels of pirates, buried treasures, and exciting swashbuckling sparked our imagination when we were kids. The iconic novels such as “Treasure Island” by...

Mark Antony's oration at Caesar's funeral

24 November, 2019 - 13:52 Aleksa Vučković

The Life and Times of Mark Antony, Caesar's Trusted Aide

The final, turbulent days of the Roman Republic are some of the most thrilling pages of the world’s history, and also very important. In this period, many influential figures had their role to play...

22 November, 2019 - 18:40 Aleksa Vučković

The Book of Kells: An Immortal Cultural Heritage of the Gaels

Over the centuries, from its earliest beginnings, Christianity was the inspiration for some truly stunning art. From early frescoes, to illuminated manuscripts , magnificent churches and abbeys,...

Wu zhu bronze coins found in Liu He’s tomb. Source: nocoev.com

14 November, 2019 - 22:59 Aleksa Vučković

Liu He and the Tomb of Two Million Coins

Archaeology is always full of surprises. When an excavation is started, the team never knows what the next artifact will be to see the light of day. Many times a find is mundane – pottery shards,...

11 November, 2019 - 18:58 Aleksa Vučković

The Deeds of Julius Caesar, Rome’s Greatest Son

There is hardly a more popular historical figure in the annals of ancient Rome, than one of its most distinguished generals and statesmen – Julius Caesar. The story of the man who managed to...