art_history.jpg50 Fascinating History Blogs

Which U.S. president announced the end of World War II? Of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," which was the first destroyed? When and in which civilization were fireworks invented? If you were able to rattle off the answers to these history trivia questions as if someone just asked you your middle name, you will have a fabulous time perusing our list. On the other hand, those who struggle with history will also enjoy the following links. After all, everyone still has a lot to learn about the past. We have searched the Web for blogs that are worthy of history buffs' eyes, and have found the best 50! We know you will learn more than just a thing or two from browsing these 50 fascinating history blogs.

Top Five

  1. A Blog About History: This blog covers a bevy of topics ranging from archaeological discoveries (e.g., "Headless man's tomb found under Mayan torture mural") to historical social gatherings (e.g., "Photos from a Nazi Christmas party"). For news, articles, and links to interesting tidbits from history around the world, you should visit here.
    • Why We Love It: We absolutely love this blog because it takes so many different approaches to history. This blogger does an excellent job of keeping his readers up-to-date about the latest news concerning the old.
    • Favorite Post: Search for displaced Holocaust children
  2. Harlots, Harpies and Harridans: This blog is dedicated to women who have made a stir in history -- women who may not have been seen as well behaved and virtuous because of their decision to stand up for their beliefs. This blogger has been inspired by such female historical figures as Catherine de' Medici and Elizabeth I. By reading about some famous women in history, you too, will find some inspiration.
    • Why We Love It: We praise this blogger for bringing attention to some bold women of the past. We will leave it up to you to decide whether these women made the right decision in doing what they did. What's inarguable, however, is that they shouldn't be forgotten.
    • Favorite Post: Some Early Female Influences on Anne Boleyn
  3. World War II History: This blog was started by Steven Terjeson, a man who collects WWII memorabilia on a part-time basis and finds pleasure in sharing it with the world. The blog provides readers with an accurate portrayal of WWII through historical documents, photos, news stories, and more.
    • Why We Love It: This man does a wonderful job of keeping alive the powerful memories from World War II. Whether it is by posting stories of commemorative events or reviewing interesting books, Steven Terjeson definitely keeps readers' interests brewing.
    • Favorite Post: Jungle Tips - Fishing - USMC (1943)
  4. Wonders & Marvels: This blog originated as a virtual space where students and the professor of the "History of Medicine: From Aristotle to the Enlightenment" could post articles of interest and share their thoughts on the subject. Since the blog began, it has evolved into something more because of input from academics, authors of history, editors, and others who have demonstrated a deep interest in history.
    • Why We Love It: We like how this blog has been turned into a workspace for students and professionals alike. This blog has received contributions from people with all sorts of backgrounds, which has helped it make our top five.
    • Favorite Post: The History of Nail Polish
  5. Beachcombing's Bizarre History Blog: This blog covers over five thousand years of extraordinary events. If you skim the titles of some blog posts, you might be convinced that the author stole them from the headlines of a tabloid magazine. However, by reading further you will find that this is certainly not the case. Just because some history is outlandish, does not mean that it is false.
    • Why We Love It: Everyone enjoys learning something outrageous about past social practices. Each blog post is incredibly descriptive and informative and can draw in even those who claim to be immensely uninterested in history.
    • Favorite Post: Changelings and the Law

The Rest of the Best

  • A Corner of Tenth-Century Europe: When he is not updating this blog, Jonathan Jarrett is lecturing or reading about medieval history. If you share a similar fascination in medieval times, we suggest you check out this impressive blog.
  • Advertising for Love: This professor of history at Rutgers University has decided to piece together personal advertisements from the 19th century in an effort to demonstrate the transformation of love and the institution of marriage. You will surely be entertained by reading some historic peoples' descriptions of the ideal lover.
  • Alberti's Window: Who said that history had to be limited to where some guy's boat ended up or when some society was conquered? Visit this art history blog to get a more creative piece of history.
  • All Things Historical Fiction: If you identify as a historical fiction fanatic, you would be making a wise decision by checking out this blog. If your bookshelf is empty, you'll be able to find suggestions for some entertaining ways to fill it on this site. The blogger provides insightful book reviews.
  • Ancient Digger: This blog is different in that it realizes that although people have different ways of learning, everyone should possess the knowledge of history. This blog uses different methods to appeal to people from all walks of life with the one goal of instilling the knowledge of history and archaeology.
  • Archaeoporn: This blog often use pieces of evidence to discredit scholarly work that has not been peer reviewed, but that has unjustly received loads of attention from the public. In addition to being entertained by some opinionated blog posts, you will also learn a thing or two about archaeology, pseudo-science, and religion by taking a look at some Archaeoporn.
  • Art History Today: On this blog, you'll find art history book reviews as well as thoughtful descriptions of historical pieces of artwork. This blogger finds inspiration from his academic and personal research on the subject.
  • Black Presence: This site originated as a source of information for black history in Britain, but now it has broadened to include topics from all over the world concerning the black community.
  • Egyptology News: This blog follows news concerning ancient Egypt. Tracking history from this long ago is no easy task, but as you'll see, this blogger is able to pull it off.
  • ExecutedToday.com: Although a bit morbid, this blog is incredibly unique in its content. Each day, the blog describes a new execution story that took place on this very same day in history.
  • Florence Capital: This blog provides an intimate account of life in Florence, Italy, from 1850 to 1920. Visit this blog to become more familiar with a city known for its art, wine, festivals, and culture, among other things.
  • Found History: Likely due to the cookie-cutter textbooks that we must read in secondary school, many of us are living with a narrow understanding of history and the humanities. If you're looking for a new and democratic perspective, we invite you to visit this blog.
  • History and Women: Just because many history textbooks leave women out of their articles does not mean that women haven't made significant contributions to history. This blog does an excellent job of bringing those contributions to the public eye.
  • History Blog: In order to provide knowledge about the past, the authors of this blog take inspiration from current events. This blog features writers on history topics of all sorts, ranging from the history of ancient Greece to pop culture.
  • History Buff: This blogger describes some interesting pieces of history that can be linked to our lives today. She spends much of her time searching for news stories in archaeology and history, which she chooses to share with readers of this blog.
  • History Confidential: Have you ever wondered about the history of elevator music or when someone first decided to put a scoop of ice cream into a waffle cone? This blog provides the stories behind little bits of knowledge that we take for granted.
  • History for Children: If you approach a child saying that you're about to give a history lesson, you can be certain that he or she will tune out immediately. This blog gives readers inspiration for how to share meaningful history with those that don't have much of their own.
  • History Undressed: This blog includes discussions about historical facts, of which many are unaware. Visit this blog to learn about historical etiquette, recipes, eating habits, popular dances, clothing styles, scandals, and more. The blog covers the years 1100 to 1850 A.D.
  • Lightning and Ashes: Having been born in a refugee camp in Germany to parents who were Polish slave laborers during Nazi Germany, this blogger knows the atrocities of WWII firsthand. This blog captures his parents' experiences during the war.
  • Madame Guillotine: Although this blogger is obsessed with Versailles and maintains an art history blog, she wants to assure potential followers that neither she nor the blog is pretentious. She hopes to use this blog to gain more information for her research project.
  • New Books in History: Visit this blog, and you'll be able to read about newly published history books. This blog features interviews with historians about their upcoming and anticipated work.
  • On World War II: This blogger was inspired to create a World War II-inspired blog largely because of his father, a World War II veteran. Additionally, this blogger's own experiences as an infantry captain in the Army National Guard have spurred his interests in the subject. Visit this blog for video clips, news stories, and more.
  • Passages to the Past: Visit this blog to find thoughtful reviews on historical fiction books. After doing so, you'll be convinced that even for non-academics, history books can be page-turners.
  • Peasant Muse: This blogger has a profound interest in Russian imperial history, and his posts demonstrate that he is a devout academic. At this blog, you'll find well-written and thorough reads that fuse culture, history, and scholarly interpretation.
  • Recollections of WWII: Over the last 60 years, there have been hundreds of WWII memoirs, of which the public is unaware. This blog highlights some fascinating and informative WWII books that have been privately published, are currently out of print, or have been published in extremely small numbers. As you will see, they can provide us with a lot of missing information about WWII.
  • Royal Affairs and Notorious Royal Marriages: Having been called "an irresistible combination of People Magazine and the History Channel" by the Chicago Tribune, this blog covers all the interesting details of royal weddings, secret romances, and of course, the scandals of relationships among the nobility.
  • Russian History Blog: Six professionals, either lecturers, professors, or associate professors of history, contribute to this blog. Visit this blog and learn something new about a vast country that is incredibly rich in history.
  • Scandalous Women: Since the beginning of time, women have been coloring the history scene. Bold women have refused to be ignored or to only speak after they are spoken to. This blog provides accounts of scandalous women throughout history.
  • Sean's Russia Blog: This blogger is a political activist interested in how race manifested in 19th and 20th century Russia. Visit this blog to receive interesting takes on both past and current social issues that have surfaced in Russia.
  • Tea at Trianon: When this blogger is not updating her blog to include reflections on history, morals, faith, politics, art, and more, she is working as a historical novelist. Visit this blog to get your fill on a variety of historical subjects.
  • The Ancient Standard: By visiting this blog, you'll be sure to learn some history that you didn't get taught in school. While the words "ancient history" can seem uninteresting to the everyday reader, this blog will convince you that history can, in fact, be very meaningful. You will be so intrigued by this blog, you might even find yourself bringing up some of these blog topics at cocktail parties!
  • The Best of World War II: This blogger, Melissa Marsh, gained inspiration for this blog while completing her master’s thesis on operations at the German POW camp in Fort Robinson, Nebraska, during the time of WWII. Undoubtedly, WWII changed the face of the world, and its memories remain firmly planted in the minds of those who experienced it. This blog provides thoughtful insight on this incredibly impactful war.
  • The Bowery Boys: New York City History: Compared to some metropolises across the Atlantic, the Big Apple is a mere seedling as far as its years of existence. However, as this blog demonstrates, New York is incredibly rich in its history. There's a reason why people all around the globe flock to this city.
  • The Complete MesoAmerica..and more: This blog covers Mesoamerica in full. If you'd like to learn more about the consequences of European conquest for Latin American societies, the fascinating architecture, or about Mesoamerican cultures of the past and present, please visit this blog.
  • The Diary of a 1920's Housewife...: As this blog will show, there is much more to being a1920s housewife than just a kitchen connoisseur. This blogger discovered the diaries of a mother living in Ohio just before the Great Depression. The blogger has decided to publish this woman's personal reflections to let her voice live on.
  • The Doubletake: This blog includes descriptions of odd historical events as well as copies of old advertisements that will make you wonder about the sanity of certain marketing teams. Don't be too judgmental, however, because people living centuries from now will be thinking the exact same about us.
  • The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, was one of England's most well-known socialites. With this blog, you'll get a close look at what her life would have been like during the 18th century, including all the inevitable scandals.
  • The History Blog: Although this blogger's main interests lie in European ancient and medieval history, you can find posts spanning multiple topics. Visit this blog to learn about ancient history, historical treasures, and things that are modern(ish).
  • Two Nerdy History Girls: One author of historical fiction and another author of historical romance unite to form this blog based on their equally shared interest in fascinating history. These bloggers work to separate the truth from the long-lasting historical rumors.
  • Women in Medieval and Early Modern History: If you had two "X" chromosomes, lived in Europe sometime during 400 to 1800 A.D., and did something worth remembering, you have a good chance of being mentioned on this blog. This blog covers many themes concerning women during the medieval and early modern periods, such as fashion, childbirth, and poetry.
  • World War II London Blitz Diary 1939-1945: This blogger has inherited 43 diaries from her great grandmother, Ruby Alice Thompson Side, which were written during the years 1909 to 1969. Instead of putting them in boxes to collect dust, she has decided to share them with the world. If you've ever wanted to read personal accounts from someone living during World War II, you have definitely come to the right place. Through these diaries, Ruby pours out her feelings about her personal life, which was constantly threatened by the blitz bombings in London.
  • Writing the Holocaust: This blog focuses on all the different sources of media shedding light on the events of the Holocaust, whether they be films, works of art, poems, scholarly articles, or fictional stories. Inevitably, any media source on the Holocaust evokes powerful emotions.
  • Writing Women's History: Women have come a long way as far as their social history. This blog serves to document their milestones and accomplishments. If you're a female, can you imagine living before 1889 when the first bra was invented? Learn about female-oriented, pieces of historical information by visiting this blog.
  • WW1: Experiences of an English Soldier: Through the voice of a World War I soldier who served in the 9th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment from 1916 to 1920, this blog gives readers a sense of what life was like at the time. The author of this blog has pieced together transcripts of Private Lamin's personal letters.
  • WW2 History Blog: The creator of this blog has worked as both the creative director of BBC TV history programs and as the head of BBC TV history. For his past accomplishments, he has even received a 'Lifetime Achievement' award. Obviously, Laurence Rees knows what he's talking about. Visit this blog for multimedia accounts that document WWII.

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