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Black Panthers vs. Nazis: Meet Patton’s All-Black 761st Tank Battalion that Transformed Race Relations and Made America Better
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Bardcore: Modern Melodies with Medieval Music
What do you get when you combine modern pop songs and medieval instruments and vocals? Bardcore....
3 Incredible D-Day Deceptions
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Sutton Hoo Helmet is an Iron Face of the Vendel Period
This is a guest post by Peter Harrington. Thanks Peter! Sutton Hoo is a burial hill...
5 Impacts the Roman Empire Had On Education
This is a guest post from Ashley Coblentz in partnership with Chicago Home Tutor. It’s not often...
A History of High Heels
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The Terrifying Flag of Blackbeard
This is a guest post by Jordan Baker of East India Blogging Co. Thanks Jordan! Imagine this: a...
The Curse of Woodstock
I wasn't really surprised when I heard Woodstock 50 was cancelled. Upon hearing the expected...
Noble Blood: a New Podcast for History Fans
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Hi, I'm Jillianne.
I'm a historical fiction writer, a lover of history, and a hoarder of books. I'm the author of The Spirited Mrs. Pringle, The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street, and The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII.
The Lazy Historian is a history blog featuring stories from the past with sass. With a focus on Western European and women's history, I delve into anything fascinating. Learn more.
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