For some strange reason there are a lot of rather peculiar stories going around about famous historical figures having very odd bathing habits that generally involve them not bathing very much.I’m not sure why this is, I’ve dealt with the general myths about common people never bathing in the past (they did) but the stories … More The curious claims about James VI & I’s bathing habits
Social media has been flooded with stories and photos of antique vampire hunting kits, often fancy wooden boxes with all sorts of tools needed to kill vampires, all with their own neat little compartment.They’re regularly sold by renowned auction houses, called genuine in television reality antique shows, often make it into the news and are … More NOT an antique Vampire hunting kit
Doctor Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 – 1895)was a physician, nurse, author and the first African-American woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States in 1864.Unfortunately no photograph of her survives, as far as I know, which unfortunately has resulted in people who, rightfully, want to honour her, do so by using photos … More NOT Doctor Rebecca Lee Crumpler
This photo went viral online, supposedly showing a magnificent Art Nouveau building in Bucharest. The picture is wonderful, this mysterious villa is a superb example of Art Nouveau architecture and yes, I too would love to visit it. But it doesn’t exist. It was created by an artist using artificial intelligence software called Midjourney. By … More Not an Art Nouveau house in Bucharest
These tiny candles in small boxes with pictures of pretty ladies on them, are regularly mentioned on social media with the claim that they are brothel timers.A prostitute would light one, the hanky panky would commence and the customer’s time would be up once the candle burned out, which generally was 7 minutes. But the … More NOT brothel candles
This photo has been going around the internet for years claiming to be a picture of World War Two WASP pilot Shirley Slade. It’s not. Shirley Slade was a pilot in the United States’ WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program during the Second Wold War, she was trained to fly Bell P-39 Airacobras and Martin … More NOT 1940s WASP pilot Shirley Slade
This article isn’t about fake history but about trying to bring back an old tradition; grave goods. I’m fascinated by the things we find in historical burials, from little trinkets, to valuable ceremonial objects, from priceless jewellery to a child’s toy.I can’t get enough of hearing about these type’s of finds, they give us a … More Make Future Archaeologists Happy Day
Now and then I review a film or TV show, play a computer game or book I’ve read and share my opinions on social media.Of course from the perspective of a history addict obsessed with details and authenticity.On this page you’ll find some of those threads.If you see just a link, it will take you … More Reviews & recommended threads
Shortly after Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, grainy old footage of two women throwing something at poor people went viral online.It was accompanied with the claim that this was the then young princess Elizabeth throwing food at poor hungry African children.The social media posts sharing the story were often accompanied with negative comments … More NOT Queen Elizabeth II throwing coins at the poor
This footage has gone viral online with the claim that it shows an 3 year old chimney sweep on the job: Millions of people saw the footage, shared it online an were upset by it, as they should be… if it was real… When I saw this I knew things were not as they seemed, … More NOT a 3 year old chimney sweep
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