Kate Middleton and Prince William are now stronger than ever. From 2020 to 2025, the couple has been faced with a slew of challenges that have threatened to rock the foundation of the monarchy. Recent years have seen the deaths of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II take place, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s … Read more
Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator II” film has already drawn criticism — despite having yet to be released. Dr. Shadi Bartsch, a leading historian and classics professor at the University of Chicago, told The Hollywood Reporter that the film’s idea is “total Hollywood bulls–t.” Written by David Scarpa, the sequel to the Russell Crowe-led 2000 historical epic showcases … Read more
A woman’s hair is more than something that merely covers her head. Little girls learn this early. At least I did. I watched my mother color her gray roots over the bathroom sink, pomade her short crop, hide her frizz under a hat. I suffered as she combed out my knotted tresses and sat still as she … Read more
Italian pie-hards wanted a pizza him. Food historian Alberto Grandi had the nation’s pie makers up in arms after controversially claiming that the US — and not The Boot — is responsible for “pizza rossa:” the red tomato sauce that tops pizza. The culinary expert dropped these “blasphemous” gastronomic theories in his and fellow academic … Read more
Prepare to have your Thanksgiving history turned on its head this holiday season! If you thought Plymouth, Massachusetts was the birthplace of the first Thanksgiving, think again. According to late Florida historian Michael Gannon, the true origins of this beloved feast trace back to a surprising location: sunny St. Augustine, Florida, a confounding 56 years … Read more
Professor Davis published two books in 2000. “The Gift in Sixteenth-Century France” is an anthropological look at how gift-giving and reciprocal obligation helped structure society, and “Slaves on Screen” examined the portrayal of slavery, and resistance to it, in five movies, from “Spartacus” (1960), set in ancient Rome, to “Beloved” (1980), an adaptation of the … Read more
Rock, Paper, Scissors — sex? Whether duking it out over who gets to ride the slide first on the playground or who gets the last slice of pizza on date night, the time-honored hand game of chance has always come in handy when making some of everyday life’s most difficult decisions. Heck, it’s even helped … Read more
England just isn’t good enough for Meghan Markle, according to a one royal historian. The “Suits” star, 42, is reportedly not joining her husband Prince Harry when he jets off to the United Kingdom next month for the annual WellChild charity event. Royal expert and UK broadcaster Dr. Tessa Dunlop revealed that Markle’s absence “says a lot” … Read more
Forget Mona Lisa’s smile. What about her bridge? The Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous paintings and has spawned many mysteries and theories, including the woman’s identity. But one historian said he has settled one debate about the painting that hangs in the Louvre: the location of the bridge behind the beguiling … Read more