Narratives

The Assassination of Julius Caesar
On the morning of March 15, 44 BCE, Rome woke to what seemed like an ordinary day. Senators gathered, streets filled with routine noise, and politics moved as it always had. By sunset, the Roman Republic—already fragile—was fatally wounded.
By The khan2 months ago in History
The Grateful Doe: The 20 Year Old Case Solved By Online Web Sleuths
The Grateful Dead, an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California, were renowned for their lengthy, improvisational live performances and their devoted fan base, known as “Deadheads.” In 1995, their star-crossed Summer Tour ’95 became an unmissable event for diehard fans traveling across the country.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
The Grisly Death Of ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’. Content Warning.
Born on 30th April 1859 in the small market town of Alton, England, Fanny Adams had lived with her family on Tanhouse Lane.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
The Trial of Socrates
In 399 BCE, the city of Athens believed it was protecting itself. The jury believed it was preserving tradition, religion, and social order. Yet history would remember that day very differently. On that day, Athens placed one man on trial—not for violence or betrayal, but for thinking differently.
By The khan2 months ago in History
Napoleon Bonaparte
History remembers few figures as complex and controversial as Napoleon Bonaparte. He was a military genius to some, a tyrant to others, and a symbol of unstoppable ambition to all. Rising from modest beginnings to become Emperor of France, Napoleon reshaped Europe through war, law, and leadership. His life is a powerful reminder of how brilliance and ambition can build empires—and how the same forces can also bring them down.
By The khan2 months ago in History
The 5 Most Dangerous Jobs in Early America - And the People Who Did Them Anyway
There was a time in America when going to work meant making peace with the possibility that you might not come home. No safety regulations. No OSHA posters. No warning labels. No compensation forms.
By The Iron Lighthouse2 months ago in History
A Bullied Child Runs Away From Camp And Is Never Seen Again
Constance Christine Smith, more commonly known as Connie Smith, was born on 11th July 1942. She grew up in Wyoming and enjoyed a relatively privileged upbringing; her grandfather served as the state governor, and she was known to be well travelled from a young age. Connie had a deep love for animals, with horses holding a particularly special place in her heart—they were her absolute favourite.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
Echoes In The First Person Podcast
I’ll begin with a statement of dubious profundity. History is hard. On the surface, that statement sounds ridiculous and simple-minded. After all, History is easy. In school, you study facts in History and then take a test to assess what you know.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in History
The Unsettling Disappearance of Boy Scout, Jared Negrete
In the summer of 1991, 12-year-old Jared Michael Negrete, a resident of San Bernardino County, California, set out on an adventure that would change his life forever.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”?
What Do You Mean by “Retro Spirit”? When people say they love the retro spirit, they’re not just talking about old clothes, vinyl records, or vintage furniture. They’re pointing at something deeper and harder to pin down: a mood, a feeling, a way of looking at life through a softer, warmer lens. Retro isn’t only about the past. Retro spirit is about how we use the past to make the present feel more human.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in History
The Top 10 Urban Legends That America Just Can’t Kill
There’s a moment late at night when America feels like one long, empty highway. Streetlights hum. Fog gathers at the curb. A dog barks at nothing.
By The Iron Lighthouse2 months ago in History
The Stories Of The Forgotten Children Who Died In The 9/11 Attacks
Just before 9am on the morning of September 11th 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines mid-flight; each plane intended to strike prominent U.S. buildings.
By Matesanz2 months ago in History