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Dana Rovang
Jan 228 min read
Operation Mincemeat: How the Allies Fooled the Nazis about the Mediterranean Invasion
During WWII, Operation Mincemeat fooled the Nazis and paved the way for the Allied Mediterranean Invasion.
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Dana Rovang
Nov 13, 20249 min read
Mary Anning: Early English paleontologist defied the odds
Mary Anning help to found the early science of paleontology, defying the odds and creating a remarkable legacy of firsts.
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Dana Rovang
Oct 2, 20246 min read
How the Allies Duped the Nazis for D-Day with Operation Fortitude
Operation Fortitude was a multi-pronged Allied operation that successfully misdirected the Axis powers in WWII in the run-up to D-Day.
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Dana Rovang
Dec 20, 20228 min read
The Snowman: A brief history of a winter entertainment
A Brief History of Snowmen
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Dana Rovang
Oct 7, 20228 min read
James Tilly Matthews: Bedlam patient and catalyst for "Madhouse" reform
The history of James Tilly Matthews and the reform of Bedlam Asylum.
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Dana Rovang
Feb 3, 20228 min read
Phillis Wheatley: A Black and enslaved poet who helped shape Revolutionary America
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784), was a Black and enslaved poet who lived in the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. Through her...
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Michael Gott
Nov 22, 20214 min read
NIELS STENSEN: MEDICI PHYSICIAN AND FATHER OF MODERN GEOLOGY
Used Shark Teeth to Argue for Sedimentation in Rock Creation Niels Stensen (or, Nicolas Steno, 1638-1686) was a Danish anatomist who...
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Herbert Wignall
Nov 22, 20213 min read
Hiram Bingham IV: US Diplomat who Saved Thousands in WWII
Hiram “Harry” Bingham IV (1903-1988) saved thousands of Jews and other "enemies" of Germany during the early years of WWII by using...
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Dana Rovang
Nov 22, 20212 min read
George Méliès: Film Effects Pioneer and Conjuror
In the fall of 1896, early filmmaker and performance magician, Georges Méliès, was making a short movie on a Paris street. He developed a...
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Dana Rovang
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Dr. Gustavus Katterfelto and his "Live Insects"
In 1781-82, an influenza pandemic swept through Europe. A scientific lecturer and magician, Gustavus Katterfelto, had recently arrived to...
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Herbert Wignall
Jun 10, 20154 min read
The Mary Rose
A CAUTIONARY TALE: The Story Behind the Stamp In April 1509, Henry VIII became king. He was just 17. With a foresight perhaps belying...
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Brendan Wolfe
Mar 13, 20153 min read
LITTLE ICE AGE
Climate Change was Important Even at Jamestown The Little Ice Age is what scientists call a period that lasted from about 1300 to 1750....
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