Tag: history
When King Taejong Fell Off His Horse
This is another amusing history post! King Taejong of Joseon, also known as Yi Bang-won, was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea…
Common Language in Fantasy
thequantumwritings came up with this neat concept for Common as a language in fantasy settings. Usually we think of common as simply a convenient narrative…
Women Authors
The responses to this stupid tweet claiming that before J. K. Rowling was published, women authors were unheard of are amazing. This is actually a…
Fan Fic Archives
This is a long post about fan fic archives, but it’s worth the read! Gather around, children. This is a story of ye olde fandom: Source
Byzantine Fandoms
This is a very interesting ancient history post about youth subculture and fandoms in the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantium,…
Trends in Horror Movie Fears Throughout the Decades
This is an interesting post about the fact that trends in horror movies can tell you about the general fears of the world at any…
Roman Concrete
The mystery of 2,000-year-old Roman concrete was “solved by scientists”. It turns out seawater makes ancient concrete stronger, so it lasts while modern structures crumble…
Art Forgery
Art forgery is a captivating and intricate practice that has existed throughout human history. With the ability to deceive both experts and enthusiasts alike, art…
The Story of Dumptruck George
LOL! This is the totally true and verified story of Dumptruck George. George Washington was blessed with cake, ya boi had a dump truck ass:…