The Murder of Thomas Becket: A Medieval Crime
Henry II was born in 1133 to “Empress” Matilda and Geoffrey “the Handsome.” Matilda was the daughter of Henry I, King of England,
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Franklin: The U.S. State That Never Was
In 1784, less than a decade after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and only a short few years after the conclusion
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The Legend of Black Bart
The name “Black Bart” is synonymous with outlawry. As a matter of fact, this name has belonged to not one but two notorious
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Louis XVII: The Lost Dauphin
In 1789, Louis XVI of France lost his grip upon the monarchy which he had inherited. Famine, indecisive decision-making, and unsuccessful policy reforms
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Four of the Most Fascinating Criminals in History
From infamous gangsters like Al Capone, to notorious pirates like Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, there is something darkly fascinating about those criminally enterprising individuals
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The Pied Piper Story: What Really Happened to the Children of Hamelin?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic story which has been retold and adapted time and again. As a result, this story
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The Bizarre and Mysterious Travel Memoir from the Middle Ages That Features Dragons, Giants, Monsters, and More
The Travels of Sir John Mandeville is a strange manuscript. This Medieval tale recounts the narrator’s supposed journey through the Eurasian continent. It
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Pirates
Who Was Benjamin Hornigold? The Pirate Who Became a Feared Pirate Hunter
Benjamin Hornigold may not be a household name, but for history buffs and pirate enthusiasts, Hornigold remains one of the biggest names in
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The Cadaver Synod: A Trial For a Dead Pope
In January of 897 AD, the Basilica San Giovanni Laterano in Rome bore witness to one of the strangest “trials” in human history.