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Robbie Mitchell

I’m a graduate of History and Literature from The University of Manchester in England and a total history geek. Since a young age, I’ve been obsessed with history. The weirder the better. I spend my days working as a freelance writer researching the weird and wonderful. I firmly believe that history should be both fun and accessible.

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3d illustration of Australopithecus afarensis male. Source: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Adobe Stock

9 May, 2024 - 00:58 Robbie Mitchell

How Bipedalism in Ancient Humans Led to Fur Loss (Video)

Humans underwent a significant evolutionary shift around 2 million years ago, marked by the emergence of Homo erectus and the transition to bipedalism. This transition likely played a pivotal role in...

Artistic recreation of real potatoes just harvested between Andes mountains and a sunny day. Source: Manuel Mata/Adobe Stock

8 May, 2024 - 20:50 Robbie Mitchell

Potatoes: South America’s Gift to the World (Video)

Picture this: nestled amidst the rugged peaks of the Andean highlands , ancient civilizations unearthed a culinary gem over 10,000 years ago—the humble potato. Through centuries of trial and error,...

Roman copy of a Hellenistic sculpture of a Gallic warrior. Source: Public Domain

8 May, 2024 - 18:07 Robbie Mitchell

Gallant Gauls: A Journey Through Ancient Europe

The story of the Gauls, ancient inhabitants of modern-day France, Belgium, Switzerland, and parts of Italy, offers a fascinating journey into a civilization often overshadowed by their Roman...

Shenyang Imperial Palace (Mukden Palace) was the former imperial palace of the early Manchu-led Qing dynasty and UNESCO world heritage site built 400 years ago in Shenyang, China. Source: EcoSpace/Adobe Stock

8 May, 2024 - 00:42 Robbie Mitchell

How Did the Qing Dynasty Fall? (Video)

The collapse of the Qing Dynasty was a culmination of internal turmoil and external pressures spanning centuries. Established in 1644, it succeeded the Ming Dynasty , and the Qing rulers initially...

Image representing ancient ancestors in field collecting food. Source: Joyce/Adobe Stock

7 May, 2024 - 20:41 Robbie Mitchell

How Did We Discover Fermentation? (Video)

The evolution of fermentation traces back millions of years, intertwined with the dietary habits of our primate ancestors . As they foraged on the forest floor, scavenging fallen fruits, they...

Pirate Henry Avery looking into the ocean at a pirate ship. Source: Dieter Holstein/Adobe Stock

7 May, 2024 - 01:15 Robbie Mitchell

Legacy of the Fancy: Henry Every's Iconic Flagship Powerhouse (Video)

The Fancy, Henry Every's formidable 46-gun flagship, stood as a symbol of pirate prowess during the era. Leading a formidable armada, it struck fear into the hearts of adversaries. Every, an English...

Ninja, samurai warrior on a dark background. Source: Dmytro/Adobe Stock

6 May, 2024 - 21:00 Robbie Mitchell

Some Little Known Intriguing Facts About Ninjas (Video)

Ninjas , or shinobi, originating from humble origins, evolved into highly skilled operatives during the tumultuous Sengoku period. Contrary to popular belief, they weren't just assassins but also...

The cover of a 1698 edition of the Historia Augusta from Ettal Abbey, Germany. Right: a page of the earliest manuscript. Source: Public Domain, Public Domain

6 May, 2024 - 20:45 Robbie Mitchell

History or Hoax: Dissecting the Intriguing Historia Augusta

The Historia Augusta stands as a paradox within the annals of Roman historiography, a perplexing blend of fact and fiction, offering both insights into the imperial era and challenges to historical...

The Taj Mahal. Source:EugeneF/Adobe Stock

5 May, 2024 - 20:45 Robbie Mitchell

How Long Famous Landmarks Took to Build (Video)

From the monumental Great Pyramid of Giza to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal, the construction timelines of these iconic landmarks offer insights into the ingenuity and perseverance of ancient...

Norman Victory: An Iconic Scene from the Battle of Hastings. Source: Mr. Bolota/Adobe Stock

4 May, 2024 - 21:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Impact of the Battle of Hastings on British History (Video)

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 stands as a watershed moment in British history, reshaping the trajectory of the nation for centuries to come. Prior to this pivotal clash, England was a patchwork of...

Reconstruction of a hunter-gatherer, based on hard DNA evidence (dark hair, brown skin, blue eyes). Source: Werner Ustorf/ CC BY-SA 2.0

4 May, 2024 - 00:57 Robbie Mitchell

Enigmatic Dark-skinned, Light-Colored Eyes Western Hunter-Gatherers (Video)

In the chronicles of prehistoric Europe, a captivating tale emerges, one shrouded in mystery and discovery. The enigmatic journey of the Western Hunter Gatherers , a lost tribe of the Ice Age,...

Photo of an Aztec warrior in imagined armor. Source: Superhero Woozie/Adobe Stock

3 May, 2024 - 20:51 Robbie Mitchell

History's Most Dreaded Warriors (Video)

Throughout history, formidable warriors have etched their names into the annals of warfare, leaving behind legacies of terror and conquest. Among them, Genghis Khan and his Mongol horde stand out as...

"Certosa di Pavia - Medallion at the base of the facade". The Latin inscription tells that these are Romulus and Remus. Source: Public Domain

3 May, 2024 - 01:03 Robbie Mitchell

The Seven Legendary Kings Who Built Rome (Video)

The era of Rome's seven kings , spanning from approximately 753 BC to 509 BC, marks a critical period in the city's history. Romulus , the legendary founder, is said to have established Rome's...

Su Nuraxi - a nuragic archaeological site in Barumini, Sardinia, Italy. Source: robnaw/Adobe Stock

2 May, 2024 - 20:55 Robbie Mitchell

Lost Civilizations: Delving into the Forgotten Past of Sardinia (Video)

Ancient Sardinia ’s history reveals a saga of resilience and adaptation spanning millennia. Situated strategically in the central Mediterranean, its dry, mountainous landscapes and labyrinthine...

Landscape with ruined city and stone columns in Persepolis. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Source: radiokafka/Adobe Stock

1 May, 2024 - 20:59 Robbie Mitchell

What Contributed to the Downfall of Persepolis? (Video)

Persepolis , the jewel of the Achaemenid Empire, rose to prominence under the reign of Darius the Great in the late 6th century BC. Strategically located in a mountainous region, Persepolis served as...

A the front of a copy of the bark shield. Source: University of Leicester/Fair Use

1 May, 2024 - 01:02 Robbie Mitchell

The Enderby Shield: A Bark-Made Artifact from the Iron Age? (Video)

In the annals of Iron Age history , the Enderby Shield emerges as a stunning revelation, challenging conventional notions of weaponry and craftsmanship. Discovered in 2015 near Leicester, this...