The early lives of Caracalla and Geta - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · The latter achievement was the Baths of Caracalla, a magnificent complex in Rome. The largest of its kind at the time, able to fit 1,600 people, it included vast baths and …
How Historically Accurate Is It? - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · From there, it looks very much like a reskin of Gladiator, with Lucius – revealed to be Maximus’s son – seeming to lead a rebellion from within the arena, and Joaquin Phoenix’s …
Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
Jun 4, 2021 · Wilson later published a book with Robert Shea, The Illuminatus!Trilogy, which became a cult success and inspired a new genre of conspiracy fiction, including Dan Brown’s …
Britain’s Historical Periods - HistoryExtra
Oct 9, 2024 · It is also known for the Regency period, which strictly applies to the years 1811–1820 in British history. "The Regency period is often viewed through the pages of Jane …
How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
While 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast …
Life In The Trenches During WWI: What Was It Like? - HistoryExtra
Nov 6, 2023 · In its simplest form, the classic British trench used during the 1914–18 war was about six feet deep and three-and-a-half feet wide. It had a fire step, which was about 18 x 18 …
The History Of Halloween: Origins, Traditions & Facts | HistoryExtra
Oct 23, 2024 · Each year, 31 October is a day to celebrate all things that go bump in the night. But where do our Halloween traditions come from? Lauren Good explores the history, from …
History Of Christmas | Origins, Traditions & Historical Facts ...
Dec 4, 2023 · In 1822, minister Clement Clarke Moore penned the famous Christmas poem An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, now known for its opening line, “Twas the night before …
Was Maximus Decimus Meridius A Real Gladiator? | HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · In Gladiator, director Ridley Scott created a swords-and-sandals epic that was half-history and half-fiction, and that includes his titular hero. Yet, as Jonny Wilkes, explores, …
1920s Women: From Flappers To Bright Young Things - HistoryExtra
Mar 24, 2022 · The decade began with a major moment of political emancipation as many women became eligible to vote. With a proportion of British women – those over the age of 30 – …