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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.
To What Extent had a Personality Cult Developed Prior to Lenin's Death in 1924? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Lenin became the most influential person in what was o become the Soviet Union, following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. But, to what extent had his cult of personality been developed prior to his death in 1924? Edward Long considers this question.
Flower power: how plants transformed the lives of 17th-century women | HistoryExtra
Few 17th-century women could travel the world. But the world could visit them in their gardens. Susannah Lyon-Whaley reveals how exotic plants – from Chinese rhubarb to South American passionfruit – opened new horizons in fashion, food and science
What is Juneteenth, and why is it celebrated? A historian explains the significance of the holiday today | HistoryExtra
Each year on 19 June, millions across the US gather to commemorate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans finally learned of their freedom. Professor Adriane Lentz-Smith explores how the celebrations have evolved over the past 160 years – and the long campaign to have Juneteenth formally recognised as a federal holiday
Last Chance to Explore One of the World’s Finest Collections of Fashion History in Chicago History Museum’s Exhibition - Chicago History Museum
CHICAGO (June 17, 2025) – There are only a few weeks left to see “Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective” at the Chicago History Museum. Closing on July 27, … Learn More
You probably eat these foods every day, so why did the ancient Romans think they were disgusting poison? | HistoryExtra
From peaches and lentils to your favourite herb, ancient Mediterranean doctors had strong opinions about what you should (and shouldn’t) eat – and their verdict on some of today’s staple foods might surprise you
I’m delighted to welcome S.P. Somtow and his book, Nero and Sporus, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #AncientRome #LGBTQFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome S.P. Somtow and his book, Nero and Sporus, to the blog with an excerpt. Excerpt “Can you not posture in such a boyish manner, domine? You’ll ruin the effect.” “What effect?” “My dear domine, can you turn that wrist more daintily? Can you not stampede about the room like a raging…
Around the Field - June 18, 2025 | National Council on Public History
From Around the Field this week: AASLH announces the Leadership in History Awards of Excellence winners; The Association for Gravestone Studies will be hosted in York, Pennsylvania, this week; Research fellows sought for work on British and environmental work; and Black in Historic Preservation hosts a member talk and teach-in this week. AWARDS AND FUNDING […]
King Canute: The Medieval King who Ruled Many European Lands — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
King Cnut (Canute) was a monarch who ruled over one of the most expansive empires in early medieval Europe. A Danish prince who seized the throne of England in the early 11th century, Cnut eventually ruled over England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of what is now Sweden. His story is of military ambit
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - Strange Names and Places
By Owain Williams Finally, almost seven years since it came out, I have got to properly play Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, the series’ entry set during the Archidamian War, a roughly ten-year part of the Peloponnesian War in the fifth century BC. While the game is certainly historical fantasy – after all, one of the first
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