Ancient Civilizations
Why Pirates Wore Eyepatches?
The Myth vs. Reality—Separating Hollywood from History Pirates with eyepatches, peg legs, and parrots squawking on their shoulders—it’s an image …
Famous figures
5 of the Weirdest Gifts Ever Given Between World Leaders
Famous figures
Julius Caesar: The Man Who Turned a Republic into an Empire
Famous figures
The Bizarre Food Obsessions of Famous Leaders
Famous figures
The Pharaoh Who Disguised Herself as a Man
What It Was Like to Be a Servant in a Medieval Fortress
Epic History Facts Team
The Hierarchy of Servants—From Stewards to Scullery Maids Life in a medieval fortress was anything …
What Foods Were Banned During Certain Times of the Year in Castles?
Epic History Facts Team
Lent and Religious Fasting—When Meat Was Forbidden Lent in medieval times was not just a …
What Life Was Like in Medieval Castles
Epic History Facts Team
The Daily Routine of Lords, Ladies, and Servants Life within the towering stone walls of …
Who Was the Funniest King or Queen in History?
Epic History Facts Team
King Henry VIII’s Pranks and Dark Sense of Humor King Henry VIII is often remembered …
How Did People Stay Warm in Castles Without Modern Heating?
Epic History Facts Team
Massive Fireplaces—The Heart of Medieval Heating In the cold, drafty halls of medieval castles, massive …