history

Who was Guilia Tofana, and Why was she arrested?

I’m taking you back to 17th-century Rome where we follow the story of Guilia Tofana, an Italian apothecary and professional poisoner.

Who was Hurrem Sultan, and how did she become empress?

Imagine this: A Slavic woman was abducted from her home and sent to the Ottoman Empire as a new concubine for the sultan. Enchanted by her beauty and personality, the sultan at the time fell in love and married her.

Who was Queen Zenobia, and Why was she at war with Rome?

I am ecstatic to take you back in time to 3rd-century Syria. The Roman Empire continued to expand its vast borders, occupying region after region.

Who was Mary Queen of Scots, and Why did she spend her life in captivity?

I was introduced to this intriguing figure from history by obsessing over a TV show on the CW called Reign. Taking out the drama and magic, the characters portrayed in this show mirror real people from the 16th century.

Who are my favorite fictional queens, and why do I love them?

I decided to switch gears for this article on the Land of the Misfit Queens and talk about fictional queens that I adore. Most of these are from movies or TV shows, and I’ve grown up admiring their character and what they have taught me.

Who was Lady Jane Grey, and Why was she beheaded?

As the shortest reigning Queen of England, Lady Jane Grey never got her shot at ruling a kingdom. Unfortunately, her people used her as a pawn in a political and religious struggle for power.

The Most Notable Disease Treatments from History

I’ve spent most of my time in The Pharmacy talking about modern treatments for diseases. I’ll be an expert in synthetic, clinically efficacious, and overall safe medications.

Who was Fu Hao, and Why was she buried with over one hundred weapons?

Buckle up because I am taking you back to the Chinese Bronze Age. The Bronze age began around 2000 BCE with developments in weapons, communication, and infrastructure.

Who was Catherine II, and Why was she so great?

Let’s go back to one of Russia’s finest monarchs. She was powerful, vengeful, and good at her job. Catherine the Great ruled at a time when Russia experienced expansion and integration into western societies.

Who was Queen Lili’uokalani, and Why was she overthrown?

We are back with our next queen! She was the last of her dynasty and fought bravely for her kingdom’s independence. Despite American pressures from all sides, she held out as long as she could before Hawaii was integrated into the United States.

Who was Cassiopeia, and Why was she placed in the night sky?

I’m jumping back into the myths! Cassiopeia was my favorite constellation in the sky when I was a child, and I swore to my grandmother at the time that I’d name my daughter after her. Years later, I ditched that idea and decided to write an article instead.

Who was the Rani of Jhansi, and How did she die?

I came across this lovely lady from Indian history, and I am so intrigued — a warrior who defended her people with leadership and honor.

Who is Hera, and Why did she marry a grade-A piece of garbage?

I’ve been waiting a long time to talk about this one. I’ve been interested in Greek mythology since I was a child. One of the various aspects of the myths that annoy me today is the destructive and unfaithful relationship between Hera and Zeus.