Lists

WATCH: The 10 Types of History Buffs

Some history buffs only ever talk about about war. Or Henry VIII. I've laid them…

Here Are Six Ways Our Perception of History Has Changed

By Lara Mudie Latta "God cannot alter the past, though historians can." - Samuel Butler…

10 Hilarious Times Darwin Was Having Just the Worst Day

Charles Darwin had a lot of bad days. Some of his finest moments of whining…

The 20 Best Historical Romance Novels

These 20 best historical romance novels are considered some of the finest, featuring a variety…

50 Quotes About Books and Reading That Will Inspire You to Open a Book

These quotes about books and reading from authors, philosophers, and many others are some of…

10 Real Sword Types From European History

Discover the 10 most popular sword types known in European history. Find out their notable…

The 20 Best Gifts for History Buffs

Here’s our pick for the 20 best gifts for history buffs (or for yourself!), check…

The 20 Best Books about Abraham Lincoln

It’s not easy to narrow down the list of 16,000 books about Lincoln to just…

10 Delightful Old-Timey Ways to End Your Letter (or Email)

Modern-day signoffs for letters and emails can be bland at best. So whether you're writing…

16 Old Verbal Exclamations to Spice Up Your Speech

Bored of saying “Oh my God?” Here are some old-time historical exclamations, or “minced oaths,”…