The Tragic Downfall of Democracy: President Paul von Hindenburg and Hitler‘s Rise to Power
Paul von Hindenburg was a respected military war hero who served as President of the Weimar Republic from 1925 to 1934 – a presidency…
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The Art of Persuasion: Unraveling the Infamous "Johnson Treatment"
Lyndon B Johnson’s political ascent was an unparalleled masterclass in manipulation and determination. Growing up in Johnson City – a tiny,…
Uncovering the Mysteries of Prehistoric Cave Paintings: A Historian‘s Perspective
Prehistoric cave paintings have been discovered on every continent except Antarctica.
The majority of known sites feature depictions of animals, so…
Tracing the Origins: German Tank Development in World War I
This article is an edited transcript of Tank 100 with Robin Schäefer, available on History Hit TV.
Rob Schaefer is a German military historian. Here…
Prayers and Praise: The Origins and Purpose of Christian Church Buildings
The oldest known purpose-built Christian Church in the world can be found in Aqaba in Jordan. Built between 293 and 303, the now-ruined structure…
The Bard‘s Enduring Legacy: 40 Expressions Popularized by Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is the most famous and arguably greatest writer Britain has ever produced. He elevated the English language to such an extent…
25 Expressions from Nelson‘s Navy That Shaped the English Language
The Royal Navy in the 18th and early 19th Centuries had a giant impact on Britain and the world.
The navy was a huge engine of the industrial…
Pompey the Great and the Battle for Spain: A Pivotal Moment in the Roman Civil War
In 75 BC, the last clashes of a great Roman Civil War were being fought in the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal). On the one hand you…
Pompeii: A Vivid Window into the Daily Lives of Ancient Romans
In August of 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the Roman city of Pompeii in 4 – 6 metres of pumice and ash. The nearby town of Herculaneum met…
Polyperchon: The Unsung Macedonian Hero of the First Successor War
Almost three years after the death of Alexander the Great, the first great civil war between the king’s former adjutants erupted. In the…