Tag: history
Getting Horrible Histories Books Banned from School
This story is about how this girl accidently got Horrible Histories, specifically the Angry Aztecs book, and all mentions of the Aztecs banned from her…
Sexist Translations of The Odyssey
Dr Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer’s The Odyssey into English, found that many men before her had added sexist or misogynist terms…
Epic LEGO Colosseum With Over 9,000 Pieces
WANT! This LEGO Creator Expert 10276 Colosseum (9036pcs) set is a monumental building challenge for architecture and travel fans alike. This epic LEGO reproduction captures…
J. R. R. Tolkien Only Died in 1973
Legendary author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien only died in 1973. I know this is probably common…
More Fantasy Should Have Normal Stuff Like Discworld
cakesandfail started this great thread about how more fantasy settings should have everyday, normal stuff like the Discworld book series does. I think a lot…
Viking Inspired Leatherwork Photoshoot
Deakath Taesse looks amazing in this Viking inspired warrior photoshoot! She is a creative craftswoman and director at Onirium Studios. The leatherwork, styling and attention to detail…
The History of the Fallout Universe
This is a great refresher on the history of the post-apocalyptic world of the role-playing video game series Fallout. The history recap spans from 1945…
Julie d’Aubigny the Original Badass Bisexual
Julie d’Aubigny was a 17th-century opera singer and master duelist. Many colorful stories have been written about her life, although little is know for certain…