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The study of history is essential to understanding the human experience. By investigating the past, we can learn about the present and prepare for the future. The Roman Empire was one of the most influential empires in world history. It dominated Europe and the Mediterranean for over a thousand years. The Ottoman Empire was another great empire that controlled swathes of territory in the Middle East and North Africa. England has also played a major role in world history, particularly during the two World Wars. These are just some of the examples of how different empires have shaped our world.
I’m delighted to welcome Justin Newland and his book, The Midnight of Eights, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #ElizabethanFiction #AgeOfDiscovery #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Justin Newland and his book, The Midnight of Eights, The Island of Angels series, to the blog with a guest post. Guest Post My novel, The Midnight of Eights, is set in Elizabethan times, and explores England’s coming of age in that period. This guest post muses on the state of…
A Solid Gold Colossus: Why Tyrants Spend Other Peoples’ Money – SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE
Suda, Κυψελιδῶν ἀνάθημα At Olympia. Plato claims in the Phaedrus that a metal Colossos was set up next to the dedication of the Kypselids at Olympia. But they claim that this from Kypselos himself and not the Kypselids. Agaklutos speaks about this in his On Olympia. “An ancient temple of Hera, dedicated by the Skillians.…
Defend the Institute of Museum and Library Services – AASLH
In March, President Trump signed an executive order gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only federal agency that provides essential funding and leadership to history organizations across the country. On the top of this page, you'll
They Lied then, They Lie Now: A Native Perspective on Columbus and Current Events | Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC.
Take Action to Save the National Endowment for the Humanities – AASLH
After effectively shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) this week, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is now targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The administration is threatening to reduce staff, cut the agency’s
The Fierce Rivalry Between Cleopatra and Arsinoe - an Editorial Review of "The Treachery of Sisters"
Book Blurb:"The Treachery of Sisters' is a riveting tale of ambition, betrayal, and power, reimagining the fierce rivalry between Cleopatra and Arsinoe in a way that will captivate fans of historical fiction and untold stories of ancient Egypt." – NewInBooks.com48 BC-the Ptolemy empire is in turmoil as Cleopatra has taken up with Julius Caesar and welcomed the Roman interlopers into Egypt to ensure her place as Pharaoh. Arsinoe, her 14-year-old younger half-sister is determined to take the thron
Forgotten Urban Currents: The Role of Subterranean Rivers in Shaping Modern Cities – The Metropole
Editor's note: This is the second post in our theme for April 2025, The City Aquatic. For additional entries in the series, see here. By AN In cities across the world, rivers once central to daily life now flow unseen beneath layers of concrete and asphalt. These subterranean rivers--natural waterways that have been buried, diverted,…
The American Veterinary Medical History Society is pleased to join the AASLH! – AASLH
Mary-Elizabeth Ellard, DVM Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America. Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject. The Museum Committee
John Milton: Your Guide To The Life & Work of 'Paradise Lost' Author | HistoryExtra
From his hugely influential epic poem of God and Satan to his fiery political polemics, the 17th-century writer and statesman John Milton left a legacy that stirs literary debate even today. Matt Elton profiles the man who dared to question authority
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