Understand the causes of this vital moment in European history — The French Revolution is one of the most well-known events in European history. And like many significant moments from our past, it’s important to understand the genesis of the French Revolution in order to spot certain trends in our own time. Whilst it’s impossible to condense the origins of the…

These events will never be forgotten — Throughout history, royalty has been synonymous with privilege. Kings, queens, princes, and princesses have always benefited from a life of comfort, wealth, luxury, and political influence. But royalty isn’t immune to tragedy. Death, loss, and turmoil are an integral part of royal history. And whilst there have been many royal…

Ranging from assassination attempts to nuclear disasters — Communism and fascism were the two political nightmares of the twentieth century. Whilst most people know something about the latter due to the prominence of Nazi Germany in popular culture, the story of the first communist state isn’t particularly well-known. The Soviet Union arose out of the October Revolution in…

Which British monarchs were the worst of the lot? — Throughout history, Britain has experienced plenty of monarchs. Some of them were wise and courageous, whilst others were incompetent, cruel, or obsessed with their own personal pleasure. Of course, there’s no consensus when it comes to the question of Britain’s worst monarch. …

Yes, Prince Harry really did dress up as a Nazi — Over the last few years, Britain has experienced several royal scandals. Prince Andrew’s connection with the infamous Jeffrey Epstein is the worst of the lot, but the ongoing Harry and Meghan saga has also led to plenty of heated conversations amongst the British public. But these events are just the…

Some people just disappear — When someone disappears, our natural instinct is to discover the truth and do our utmost to find them. But whilst there have been plenty of success stories over the years, other disappearances remain shrouded in mystery. Those with an interest in unsolved mysteries like to present their own theories in…

She blamed her son for her husband’s death — With the possible exception of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria is the most well-known monarch in British history. During her reign, she birthed nine children, oversaw the expansion of Britain’s empire, and became a symbol of longevity and stability. However, certain aspects of Victoria’s life were far from…

There’ll be some familiar names in here — Ever since the Brexit referendum in 2016, Britain has experienced a lack of political stability. We’ve had far too many Prime Ministers during the last six years, and the British people are becoming increasingly frustrated with the whole situation. Indeed, many have claimed that Britain’s recent Prime Ministers are amongst…

What really happened to the Maya? — Modern technology has given us plenty of tools to unlock the secrets of the past. With the help of radiocarbon dating, DNA samples, and in-depth geographical analysis, we can solve mysteries that were uncrackable for previous generations. However, it’s impossible to solve everything. Even the smartest scientists and the wisest…