History

War is hell. During any military conflict, any active-duty job in the military is going to be a deadly one. From front-line fighters to supply line and logistics workers, medics and other first responders, and various other support staff roles, fighting a war is no safe or easy thing. That should…

The Etruscans were once the dominant civilization in northern Italy. In the middle of the first century BC they ruled from the feet of the Alps down into Campania. Rome was just another town in their sphere of influence. Around 500 BC, however, the balance of power began to tip in Rome’s favor. By…

Think back to the history books you read as a kid. They were filled with tales of legendary and impactful leaders, of course. But most (if not all) were probably men, right? From Alexander the Great and Napoleon to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and everyone in between, the…

The 14th century was not an easy time. Among other hardships, the Black Death shook the world and killed approximately one-third to one-half of the population. Understandably, the Catholic Church was also a dominant force and comprised a substantial part of daily living. Most people were illiterate…