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The Tragic Sinking of the SS Gothenburg
Those who survived had a harrowing experience while this was the first time that the Australian colony had seen the death of so many
Feb 243 min read


Uluru Adventure
World Heritage listed Uluru is breath-taking and the modern history of tourism to the region is worth understanding.
Sep 15, 20247 min read


Thirty Years in 30 Facts: A snapshot of three years over three decades (1993, 2003 & 2013)
Thirty Years Ago: 1993 1. Czechoslovakia ceased to exist from 1 January 1993 with the Czech Republic and Slovakia becoming independent...
Nov 12, 20235 min read


The Six Empresses of Russia
Last year I wrote a blog on Catherine the Great and one of the themes I touched upon was the fact that she was not he first empresses of...
Sep 23, 20237 min read


Æthelflæd: Lady of the Mercians
Name: Æthelflæd Birth: c. 870 Death: 12 June 918 Parents: Alfred the Great and Æalhswith of Mercia Time for a quick trip back to the...
Mar 18, 20234 min read


The Year That Was: 2012
The year 2012 was the final year of the world according to the Mayan calendar. When we look back on some of the incidents that happened...
Dec 27, 20227 min read


The Year That Was: 2002
Twenty years ago, let’s take a quick spin around the top stories! World News The year began with the transition of the European Union...
Dec 8, 20227 min read


The Origins of the Ukrainian Nation: The Cossack State
Months ago, when I began writing about the war in Ukraine I put together a very brief history of the country or rather the concept of...
Aug 27, 20225 min read


Following the Crisis in Ukraine: 130 Days for what?
To read past blogs on the history of Ukraine as well as the current conflict please click here. It has been a considerable time since I...
Jul 5, 20225 min read


Was Charles Anjou really the first King of Albania?
A few months ago I wrote a quick post on Instagram about Charles of Anjou and his proclamation as King of Albania in 1272. As I put this...
May 14, 20225 min read


110 Years Since the Titanic Entered the Headlines
For those who know me well, they will know that one of my earliest introductions to history was through my mother’s interest in the story...
Apr 10, 20224 min read


Understanding What is Happening in Ukraine from a Historical Perspective (Part 1)
What’s happening in Ukraine has a large number of global implications, which is why the world is watching this conflict so closely, more...
Mar 19, 20226 min read