History, etc

History, etc, is a Substack that explores various aspects of history, from medieval tales and ancient discoveries to modern interpretations of historical events and figures. It blends personal reflections, critiques of historical media, and insights into historical research, while also offering content like interviews, quizzes, and book reviews.

Historical Discoveries Historical Drama and Media Critique Book Reviews Medieval History Monarchy and Royalty Historical Research and Evidence Travel and History

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SIGNED BOOKS FOR SUBSCRIBERS!!!

1474 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📚 Literature Books Author Novel Subscription
  1. The author is giving away signed copies of their books to subscribers.
  2. To enter the giveaway, subscribers need to comment 'DOGS' or 'WOLVES' and be a paid subscriber.
  3. Being a paid subscriber gives perks like participating in giveaways and supporting the newsletter.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

1788 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
📚 Literature Writing Publication Events Podcasts Fiction
  1. The writer expressed gratitude to the readers for their support throughout the year.
  2. The newsletter has grown to over 12,000 readers with various engaging content like Q&A, interviews, and history quizzes.
  3. Future plans for the newsletter include more content like monthly interviews, history quizzes, and maintaining subscription prices until 2025.

MEDIEVAL SUPER BOWLS

628 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💾 History Pop culture Celebrities Tournaments
  1. The Super Bowl is not just about football, but also a big pop concert, reflecting America's influence on global popular culture.
  2. Celebrity relationships and events like the Super Bowl mirror medieval tales of love, adventure, and chivalry.
  3. The medieval concept of tournaments bears resemblance to modern glitzy celebrity-sporting events.

NEW TV SHOW!!!

1434 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration TV Show Documentary History
  1. A new documentary about the Battle of Shrewsbury is available to watch now.
  2. Hosted by Dan Jones and Professor Michael Livingston, the documentary is on History Hit streaming platform.
  3. Viewers can sign up and get the first 14 days free to access this and other historical shows.
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JANUARY Q&A - WATCH NOW!

766 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
💾 History General
  1. January Q&A is out now, check it out!
  2. The content creator appreciates the subscribers' questions and plans to do it again next month.
  3. Consider subscribing to support the creator's work and receive new posts.

NEW YORK TIMES INTERVIEW!!!

766 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
📰 News Interview Media
  1. The author had an interview with The New York Times.
  2. The interview article can be found on The New York Times website.
  3. Readers may need a subscription to access the interview.

THE 'OTHER' PRINCES IN THE TOWER

1100 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
💾 History Royalty Revolution
  1. Two young royal claimants, Edmund and Roger Mortimer, were locked up years before Richard III's nephews to protect a usurper's rule.
  2. A plot led by Lady Constance Despenser aimed to free the Mortimer boys and unite them with rebels to challenge Henry IV's throne.
  3. By connecting the Mortimer boys with Welsh freedom-fighter Owain Glyndwr, there was hope to spark opposition and remove Henry IV from power.

A (NEW, TRUE) MEDIEVAL GHOST STORY

1081 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
💾 History Medieval
  1. A chronicler visits a French castle and encounters strange events and stories.
  2. The count of Foix has a mysterious ability to know things instantly, possibly thanks to a ghost named Orton.
  3. Raymond, a lord from a neighboring land, strikes a deal with the ghost Orton, leading to unexpected consequences.

FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER: TEMPLAR APOCALYPSE?

1061 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
💾 History Research France
  1. New research suggests Knights Templar almost won their case in 1307-14
  2. Philip IV of France saw Templars as enemies due to loyalty to the papacy and accusations of corruption
  3. Templars were raided due to a dodgy dossier portraying them as perverts and heretics

DISCOVERED: NEW TEMPLAR GRAVES!!!

1454 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
💾 History Archaeology
  1. A local newspaper reported about graves in Enville, Staffordshire, believed to hold Templar knights' remains, could've been an old story.
  2. Multiple times earlier, the same newspaper had reported similar claims about Templar graves, casting doubt on the credibility.
  3. There is not much compelling evidence online to definitively prove that these are indeed Templar graves.

LIZARD MODE: ACTIVATED

1218 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🏝 Travel History Reading Culture
  1. The author is currently on vacation in Crete, enjoying the hot weather and relaxing by swimming, guzzling cold beer, and lounging around.
  2. The author shared pictures of a Byzantine church in Crete with 13th-century wall paintings that they visited during their holiday.
  3. The author reviews several books they have read during their vacation, sharing their thoughts on each one.

MEDIEVAL TATTOOS!

1081 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture History Art
  1. Medieval tattoos hold deep meanings, passed down through generations.
  2. Tattoos can be a powerful form of self-expression and history.
  3. Books like 'Painted People' explore the rich history of tattoos and art.

CLEOPATRAAAGHHHH

1454 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Race Entertainment Art History
  1. Historical TV shows can easily spark controversy through race-based casting.
  2. Acting allows for pretence and make-believe, regardless of historical accuracy.
  3. Casting decisions in historical dramas may upset due to societal biases or political motives.