The 1845 potato blight struck Ireland after first hitting the United States, but the famine's devastating impact in Ireland was worsened by political and bureaucratic failures. British Prime Minister Robert Peel repealed the Corn Laws to lower food prices...

Vlad Tepes, Vlad the Impaler, the real life Dracula, is surrounded by folklore, mystery, and myth. Even during his time the stories about his famed impalings traveled all around Europe. In his home country, he is hailed as a hero who stopped the Ottoman a...

Join us by the fire as we dive into the snowy traditions of Scandinavia to explore the fascinating history of the Yule Goat! From its possible pagan roots to its modern straw incarnations, this festive figure has transformed over centuries. So cozy up for...

Just how old IS beer? Join us as we dive into the History of Beer and the civilization that has been built around it. Starting from the neolithic era and the theories on how it was invented. To the brews that sit on your table today. The history of beer h...

French Savant Pierre-François Bouchard finding the Rosetta Stone is just the beginning of unlocking the secret language of ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Along with the efforts of Thomas Young, a polymath, Jean-François Champollion a talented linguist, a...

Extra History takes you on a journey into the depths of secret societies. Starting with The Cult of Mithras which would later come to define other secret societies with their mysterious rituals, initiation rites, rank systems, and whispers of magic that s...

Contrary to popular belief, the dodo wasn't devoured into extinction by Dutch sailors; it was a hardy survivor thriving in its unique environment. Unearth the fascinating adaptations of the dodo, the challenges it faced, and the real culprits behind its d...

France and England were traditional rivals, but in 1520 the two kingdoms attempted to improve their relations with a dramatic display of wealth and politics. That is, they both attempted to impress each other by throwing one heck of a party.

Since Hawaii is an island the introduction of new species can completely decimate an entire ecosystem. Which is exactly what happened when William Herbert Purvis introduced the mongoose to the islands. Contributing to Hawaii becoming the extinction capita...

There have been countless tellings of the story of King Arthur and Merlin BUT why would this all-powerful magical guy submit to his own death?

Ready for some fairy-inspired drama? Then, A Midsummer Nights Dream has got you covered! As Oberon King of the Faeries cooks up a plan to win the love of Titania, the Fairy Queen. This seems pretty simple at first but quickly becomes complicated as Puck i...

The Count of Monte Cristo is the classic tale of a man slighted by those who he thought trustworthy, who took away his wealth, his love, his freedom. And the sweet sweet act of plotting revenge against them. And what that might cost along the way. Written...

So you haven't read Pride & Prejudice the classic novel by Jane Austen? Well, you're in for a treat as this female author has written an amazing satire with cutting humor on the 19th-century social convention. Featuring a young outspoken Elizabeth Ben...

So you haven't read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott? Then have a seat as we follow the life of a young hotheaded woman in this coming-of-age story. One that seems to mimic parts of the author's own life and her personal experiences!