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Inside Henry V’s Muddy, Bloody Victory At The Battle Of Agincourt

England's army of archers and men-at-arms killed somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 French soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt, after rain and heavy armor forced the French to literally sink into the battlefield.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Nov 4, 2019

Inside Henry V’s Muddy, Bloody Victory At The Battle Of Agincourt

England's army of archers and men-at-arms killed somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 French soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt, after rain and heavy armor forced the French to literally sink into the battlefield.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • November 4, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Nov 2, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • November 2, 2019

Shakespeare Made Henry V A Legend — But Much Of His Life Story Is A Myth

Contrary to what Shakespeare and Netflix's The King would have you believe, King Henry V of England wasn't a wayward youth reluctant to lead, and he didn't go to war with France over a bunch of tennis balls.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Oct 30, 2019

Shakespeare Made Henry V A Legend — But Much Of His Life Story Is A Myth

Contrary to what Shakespeare and Netflix's The King would have you believe, King Henry V of England wasn't a wayward youth reluctant to lead, and he didn't go to war with France over a bunch of tennis balls.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • October 30, 2019

The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 29, 2019

The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • October 29, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 28, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 28, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 26, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 26, 2019

8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 22, 2019

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8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • October 22, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 19, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • October 19, 2019

Big Hair And Wild Partying: Step Into The World Of ’80s Hair Metal

Hair metal legends Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe would smash bottles over each other's heads and swallow light bulbs just for fun — when they weren't setting hotel beds on fire.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 17, 2019

Big Hair And Wild Partying: Step Into The World Of ’80s Hair Metal

Hair metal legends Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe would smash bottles over each other's heads and swallow light bulbs just for fun — when they weren't setting hotel beds on fire.

By Erin Kelly • October 17, 2019