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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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26 July, 2024 - 02:29 Robbie Mitchell

Wizards and Unicorns? 5 Things You Won’t Believe Are In The Bible (Video)

Even if the Bible has familiar stories known through cultural osmosis, there are many surprising elements within its pages that might be less well-known. Here are five astonishing things you might...

Miniature on a initial 'D' with a scene representing teeth ("dentes"). A dentist with silver forceps and a necklace of large teeth, extracting the tooth of a seated man. (England (London); 1360-1375

24 July, 2024 - 20:22 Robbie Mitchell

What Was Dentistry Like In The Medieval Period? (Video)

Dentistry in the medieval period was a challenging and often painful experience, reflecting the limited medical knowledge and resources of the time. Unlike today, the absence of anesthetics and...

23 July, 2024 - 23:38 Robbie Mitchell

What It Was Like To Live During The Shōgun Era In Japan

Life during the Shōgun era in Japan was marked by significant social, political, and cultural transformations. This period began with the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate, established by Tokugawa...

The cosmic egg in the hands of a giant deity

23 July, 2024 - 01:55 Robbie Mitchell

Five Common Myths From Around the World

Modern h umans evolved between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, spreading across the globe around 100,000 years ago and developing diverse cultures. Despite these cultural differences, many myths share...

The School of Athens, by Raphael. Source: Public Domain

21 July, 2024 - 21:17 Robbie Mitchell

Why Did Ancient Greeks Crave Knowledge? (Video)

The ancient Greeks' passion for knowledge is noteworthy for its lasting impact on Western civilization. Their contributions to philosophy and politics have significantly influenced modern thought,...

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 morning of the Battle of Agincourt. Source: Hohum / Public Domain

19 July, 2024 - 21:18 Robbie Mitchell

What Happened at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415? (Video)

At the end of summer in 1415, King Henry V of England initiated his campaign to reclaim the French throne by invading Normandy. The siege of Harfleur proved to be a significant challenge, taking...

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...

Shield recreation team. Source: © 2024 The Trustees of the British Museum

18 July, 2024 - 00:22 Robbie Mitchell

How Was A Bark Shield From The Iron Age Made? (Video)

Sophia Adams, curator of the European Iron Age and Roman Conquest collection at the British Museum, provides insights into the intricate process of recreating an Iron Age bark shield discovered in...

The ambush and assassination of Julius Caesar. Source: Justinas/Adobe Stock

17 July, 2024 - 18:51 Robbie Mitchell

Ambushes and Betrayals: 7 Assassinations that Shook the Ancient World

The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is certainly not the first of its type in U.S. history. Other assassinations and assassination attempts include Abraham Lincoln, John...

Photo of the Nefertiti bust in Neues Museum, Berlin. Source: Smalljim/CC BY-SA 3.0

16 July, 2024 - 19:48 Robbie Mitchell

Nefertiti is Still in Germany and Hasn’t Been Returned (Video)

The bust of Nefertiti, a 3,400-year-old artifact valued at around 400 million euros, has been in Germany for over a century, displayed at the Neues Museum Berlin . The artifact's continued presence...

Remains of the oldest Forum building, the Temple of Saturn. Source: Yasonya / Adobe Stock

15 July, 2024 - 22:34 Robbie Mitchell

Roman Forum: Heart of the Empire and Symbol of Grandeur (Video)

For a thousand years, the Roman Forum was the epicenter of the Roman Empire. This symbolic center, known as the ‘umbilicus Romae’ housed the ‘miliarium aureum’, the golden milestone from which all...

Historic Wine Windows in Florence. Source: sailko/CC BY-SA 3.0

14 July, 2024 - 19:29 Robbie Mitchell

Tiny wine-serving windows in Florence? Count me in! (Video)

Florence , known for its rich history and vibrant culture, holds a unique and charming secret often overlooked by its many visitors. Nestled within the bustling streets are tiny windows, known...

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...

Prasat Bayon, state temple of the Khmer Empire. Source: Dmitry A. Mottl/ CC BY-SA 4.0

12 July, 2024 - 22:42 Robbie Mitchell

Rise and Fall of the Khmer Empire: From Angkor Wat to Phnom Penh (Video)

The Khmer Empire , also known as the Angkorian Empire, reigned over a substantial part of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Notable for constructing the world's largest religious...

: Roman Colosseum. Source: FeaturedPics/CC BY-SA 4.0

11 July, 2024 - 20:52 Robbie Mitchell

Myths and Legends: The Colosseum After Rome's Fall (Video)

In the centuries following the fall of Rome , the Colosseum underwent significant transformations and became a site of legend and varied uses. By the 16th century, it was a dilapidated ruin, where...