Emily Wilson Translates the Iliad, Revealing Homer’s Beauty for Today’s Readers
Emily Wilson’s new translation of the Iliad vividly brings Homer’s strange and brutal world into the English-speaking present,…
Why No One Searched Croatan for Roanoke Colonists and When They Finally Did
Rescue efforts to locate the Roanoke colonists, including any potential survivors in Croatan, did not commence promptly because…
New York and New Jersey: Discovering Their Distinct Colonial Paths from New England
New York and New Jersey are not part of New England despite their names referencing places in England…
Should You Watch Oliver Stone’s “Alexander” for Insights into Ancient History?
The film “Alexander” by Oliver Stone is a mixed experience for those interested in Alexander the Great’s history.…
Rhodesia Apologists: Gaslighting Racism or Misunderstood Perspectives?
Rhodesia apologists can largely be characterized as gaslighting racists who seek to whitewash a regime built on systemic…
Were Siege Towers Used in Warfare? Key Events and Historical Insights
Siege towers were indeed used historically but not at every siege or universally across different cultures. Their application…
Reasons Behind the Destruction of the Avro Arrow and Its Impact on Canada’s Defense Future
The Avro Arrow was destroyed mainly due to a combination of economic limitations, shifting military strategy, technical challenges,…
Assessing the Credibility of Graham Hancock and His Claims on Ancient Civilizations
Graham Hancock’s credibility as a researcher and author is widely disputed and largely criticized by the scientific and…
The Connection Between Bagels and Jewish Culture: Origins and Historical Sources
Bagels become associated with Jewish culture primarily through adoption by Jewish communities in Poland, followed by immigration to…
Assessing the Claims of American Weaponry Inferiority to German Military in World War II
American weaponry during World War II was not drastically inferior to German weaponry as some popular narratives suggest,…