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Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of Bamburgh Castle, The Medieval Stronghold That Faced Attacks From Normans, Scots, And Vikings

Over the past 1,400 years, Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland has seen Viking raids, Norman attacks, and a devastating siege during the Wars of the Roses — but it still towers over the North Sea to this day.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 24, 2025

Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of Bamburgh Castle, The Medieval Stronghold That Faced Attacks From Normans, Scots, And Vikings

Over the past 1,400 years, Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland has seen Viking raids, Norman attacks, and a devastating siege during the Wars of the Roses — but it still towers over the North Sea to this day.

By Amber Morgan • March 24, 2025

Inside Tristan Da Cunha, The Most Isolated Inhabited Island On Planet Earth

Located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, Tristan da Cunha is 1,600 miles from the nearest continental landmass and can only be reached by a six-day ship journey — but the island has been home to a small group of residents since the early 1800s.

By John Kuroski • Mar 23, 2025

Inside Tristan Da Cunha, The Most Isolated Inhabited Island On Planet Earth

Located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, Tristan da Cunha is 1,600 miles from the nearest continental landmass and can only be reached by a six-day ship journey — but the island has been home to a small group of residents since the early 1800s.

By John Kuroski • March 23, 2025

Björn Ironside Was A Brave Viking Hero In Scandinavian Legend — But Did He Really Exist?

In Scandinavian legend, Björn Ironside was the son of Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok who led successful raids across Europe in the ninth century C.E. before becoming a ruler of Sweden and Norway and founding the royal Munsö Dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 16, 2025

Björn Ironside Was A Brave Viking Hero In Scandinavian Legend — But Did He Really Exist?

In Scandinavian legend, Björn Ironside was the son of Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok who led successful raids across Europe in the ninth century C.E. before becoming a ruler of Sweden and Norway and founding the royal Munsö Dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • March 16, 2025

Inside The True Story Of Uhtred Of Bebbanburg That The Last Kingdom Didn’t Tell

Uhtred the Bold, the real historical figure who inspired The Last Kingdom, wasn't raised by Vikings like his onscreen counterpart, but he did fight against the Danes, unite Northumbria, and spark a blood feud that lasted for generations.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 11, 2025

Inside The True Story Of Uhtred Of Bebbanburg That The Last Kingdom Didn’t Tell

Uhtred the Bold, the real historical figure who inspired The Last Kingdom, wasn't raised by Vikings like his onscreen counterpart, but he did fight against the Danes, unite Northumbria, and spark a blood feud that lasted for generations.

By Austin Harvey • March 11, 2025

A Revised Copy Of A Famous Shakespeare Sonnet Was Just Discovered In A 17th-Century Collection At Oxford

This version of Shakespeare's famous sonnet was seemingly altered to invoke loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 11, 2025

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A Revised Copy Of A Famous Shakespeare Sonnet Was Just Discovered In A 17th-Century Collection At Oxford

This version of Shakespeare's famous sonnet was seemingly altered to invoke loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War.

By Amber Morgan • March 11, 2025

A Message In A Bottle From 1906 Was Just Found Hidden Inside King’s Theatre In Edinburgh, Scotland

Dated to October 1906 — just two months before King's Theatre opened its doors — this hidden message found by historian Mike Hume lists the names of the people who built this historic venue.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 10, 2025

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A Message In A Bottle From 1906 Was Just Found Hidden Inside King’s Theatre In Edinburgh, Scotland

Dated to October 1906 — just two months before King's Theatre opened its doors — this hidden message found by historian Mike Hume lists the names of the people who built this historic venue.

By Austin Harvey • March 10, 2025

The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England

An illegitimate son born to the king's mistress, Athelstan eventually united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and took over the remaining Viking strongholds in the region, then finally became England's first king in 927.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 5, 2025

The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England

An illegitimate son born to the king's mistress, Athelstan eventually united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and took over the remaining Viking strongholds in the region, then finally became England's first king in 927.

By Amber Morgan • March 5, 2025

The Controversial History Of The Astor Family, One Of America’s Most Prominent Dynasties

From their 19th-century roots in the fur trade and New York City real estate to their dwindling influence today, go inside the rise and fall of the Astor family.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 4, 2025

The Controversial History Of The Astor Family, One Of America’s Most Prominent Dynasties

From their 19th-century roots in the fur trade and New York City real estate to their dwindling influence today, go inside the rise and fall of the Astor family.

By Amber Morgan • March 4, 2025

Remarkable 2,200-Year-Old Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Horses, Chariot, And Shield Unearthed In Yorkshire

The grave itself was unearthed a year ago, but the discovery of the shield is so rare that it's been deemed one of the most significant finds of its kind in 1,000 years.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 1, 2025

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Remarkable 2,200-Year-Old Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Horses, Chariot, And Shield Unearthed In Yorkshire

The grave itself was unearthed a year ago, but the discovery of the shield is so rare that it's been deemed one of the most significant finds of its kind in 1,000 years.

By Natasha Ishak • March 1, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in early 1962, and helped the band become a global phenomenon before he died of a drug overdose at the age of 32.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 28, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in early 1962, and helped the band become a global phenomenon before he died of a drug overdose at the age of 32.

By Austin Harvey • February 28, 2025