The Historian's Herald

Maintain factual rigor and proper sourcing. Satire targets presentism, footnote obsessives, and academic turf wars.

Archaeologists Discover Revolutionary New Evidence: Founding Fathers Were Massively Into Croquet

Archaeological evidence suggests the Founding Fathers were not only crafting a nation, but also intensely competitive croquet players, potentially reshaping our understanding of the American Revolution.

Pompeii's Pizza Predicament: A Crust of History, A Sauce of Mystery

Archaeological digs in Pompeii, funded by competitive eaters, have revealed a surprisingly sophisticated pizza industry – and a penchant for topping their pies with dormice.

Cleopatra's Beauty Routine: Turns Out It Involved A Lot of Donkey Milk & Questionable Marketing

Forget the romantic legends—Cleopatra's famed beauty wasn't just a gift from the gods, but the result of a surprisingly extensive (and odorous) skincare routine centered around donkey milk, making her history's first influencer.

The Curious Case of the Roman Emperor Who Tried to Appoint His Horse a Senator (And What It Says About Us)

Caligula’s infamous affection for his horse, Incitatus, offers a surprisingly relevant commentary on political incompetence and the enduring appeal of embracing absurdity in the face of irrationality.

Pompeii's Pizza Problem: Archaeological Dig Reveals Ancient Delivery Dispute

New archaeological discoveries in Pompeii suggest that even ancient Romans struggled with the frustrations of food delivery, revealing a surprisingly relatable side to life in the Roman Empire.