Historical Myths
Taking common historical myths and revealing the truth.
Did Medieval People Believe in a Flat Earth?
Your Guide tackles a "fact" often used to portray medieval people as 'stupid'.
Your Guide tackles a "fact" often used to portray medieval people as 'stupid'.
The 300 who held Thermopylae
An examination of the battle of Thermopylae and the true figure of those who fought.
An examination of the battle of Thermopylae and the true figure of those who fought.
Common Codes Supposedly Hidden in Statues
Do the legs on statues reveal if someone died in battle or went on crusade?
Do the legs on statues reveal if someone died in battle or went on crusade?
Did Vikings Wear Horned Helmets?
This entry in our Historical Myths series tackles the question of the Viking horned helmet.
This entry in our Historical Myths series tackles the question of the Viking horned helmet.
The Death of Stalin
Stalin's death wasn't the clear cut story you may have heard.
Stalin's death wasn't the clear cut story you may have heard.
Catherine the Great - Not Death by Horse
This entry into our 'Debuking Historical Myths' series looks at how Catherine the Great really died.
This entry into our 'Debuking Historical Myths' series looks at how Catherine the Great really died.
Marie Antoinette and "Let them eat cake"
The truth behind the famous phrase.
The truth behind the famous phrase.