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Halloween, Melding the Ancient and the Modern

A little historical perspective on the ancient origins of Halloween and modern society

Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence? I have an internet acquaintance from Holland who frequently

Examination of the artifacts at Tollense provides new insight into Bronze Age European cultures

Today’s anniversary of the Battle of Zama marked an important turning point in the Ancient World. Roman General Scipio Africanus

Nathaniel Bacon arrived in Virginia with his wife and two children in 1674 with an impressive pedigree, significant social connections

In the last month stories have emerged about the translation of a rare set of inscriptions that may shed light

How the fall of the USSR changed historical interpretation

The Most Crucial Months of the American Revolution