Mark Twain once said, “It is the prohibition that makes anything precious.” The United States learned that lesson the hard way not long after January 17, 1920, when it made the nation’s fifth-largest industry largely illegal. Smuggling alcohol during Prohibition became its own industry, inciting the growth of illicit activity […]
Throughout both its Republican and Imperial periods, Rome was one of the most dominant cultures in the history of the world. That dominance was mainly based on the military strength of Roman Legions — but if the Legionnaires powered Rome, what powered the Legionnaires? #RomanSoldiers #foodhistory #weirdhistory
For centuries, troops have marched off to fight, risking their lives in combat. But what did soldiers eat in different eras? And which conflict offered the tastiest military foods? From blood soup to fermented horse milk, soldiers’ rations throughout history have contained some unappetizing options. There have even been military […]
Get an exclusive @Surfshark deal! Enter promo code WEIRDHISTORY for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/weirdhistory Due in large part to popular Hollywood films like Gladiator and Ben-Hur, there are plenty of misconceptions about ancient Rome and the way Romans lived. The ancient Romans wore togas, but not very […]
In the era of the battle royale, it’s no wonder that renewed interest has arisen in deciphering once and for all who the toughest warriors of all time were, both in the general sense and in the specific. Ranking various historical armies and their members is all well and good, […]
Despite its reputation, the Wild West was nowhere near as wild as it’s cracked up to be. Statistically speaking, it was more peaceful than some major cities today. The image of the West we get from movies like The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and video games like Red […]
As a reporter from the BBC once stated, “When [Mount] Everest takes a life, it also keeps it.” The number of bodies on Everest grows every year from the climbers who lose their lives on its slopes. Causes of death include hypothermia, exhaustion, lack of oxygen, and falls, among other […]
Hygiene has been a constant struggle throughout history – ever since the first people got sick!! Technological advancements, a growing awareness and knowledge of germs and and disease spread all helped people keep clean and healthy into our current age. Come take a trip with us back into the past […]
What are historical misconceptions? Simply put, a “fact” about history that is believed by many but not actually true. In this video, I’ll discuss and expose some rather obscure and unique historical misconceptions that I thought were interesting enough to share with you amazing people! Join me for a fun […]
