Queens of the Pacific Islands - History’s Real Moana
Disney Princess Moana may voyage across a fantasy version of the Pacific ocean, and represent an amalgamation of several islands’ cultures. But she is based on many real-life women who have led their ...
3 Dec 202431min
Roman Emperors in the time of Gladiator II
Ridley Scott’s epic historical sequel, Gladiator II promises to be a dramatic and spectacular, if not particularly historically accurate roller-coaster ride through the Roman Empire. And while there a...
26 Nov 202430min
Catherine the Great & Her Many Lovers
The deliciously witty drama series ‘The Great’ tells the occasionally true story of Catherine II, Empress of Russia. It’s a wonderful example of why historic dramas should be taken as entertainment, n...
19 Nov 202432min
10 First Women World Leaders
Who were the first 10 non-royal women elected or appointed to be Head of State (President) or Head of Government (Prime Minister)? 1. Khertek Anchimaa-Toka, Chair of the Presidium of Little Khural of ...
12 Nov 202431min
10 Ridiculous Rumors about Historic Royals
The public loves a good story about the salacious private lives of the rich and famous. And royals often really did get up to some jaw-dropping behaviors. But sometimes a grain of rumor can be so enth...
5 Nov 202432min
Fun Sized Spooks: 10 Ghastly Pop Culture Tales!
Happy Halloween, Boils and Ghouls! One of the few things I enjoy as much as Halloween are fascinating random facts from history and pop culture! So I’m resurrecting one of my favorite series, Fun Size...
29 Okt 202444min
Fun Sized Spooks: 10 Haunting Historic Stories!
Fun Sized Spooks: Historic Spooks! Happy Halloween, Boils and Ghouls! One of the few things I enjoy as much as Halloween are fascinating random facts from history and pop culture! So I’m resurrecting ...
22 Okt 202448min
4 Royal Curses that Actually Came True
When infidelity, early death, suicide, or murder strike a royal family, they are not just tragedies, they can be national or even global catastrophes. And when repeated calamities strike a dynasty gen...
15 Okt 202430min
