The Generalist Papers

What is Alchemy?

The History of Playing Cards

Why is the Heir to the British Throne Called the Prince of Wales?

Did George Washington Chop down the Cherry Tree?

More Secret Codes: A History of Cryptography (Part 2)

Medieval Guilds, Explained

Coats of Arms Explained

The Ancient Greek Olympics

The 7 Forgotten Letters of the Alphabet

U.S. States That Never Became States

The Life of a Medieval Knight

Secret Codes: A History of Cryptography (Part 1)

Greek Gods—Zeus

Was Jesus Born on Christmas?

A Short History of the English Language

The Origins of the Seven Day Week

Star Myths: The Stories of the Constellations

Why Are Horseshoes Lucky?

Greek Goddesses—Hera

Greek Gods—Poseidon

The 9 Ranks of Angels

The Story Behind the Lucky Waving Cat

The 7 Princes of Hell

The Greek Gods, Explained

Where do Jack-o-lanterns come from?

The History of Arabic Numerals

Who Were the Druids?

Where did the Months get their Names?

Ranks of Nobility, Explained

Medieval Chivalry, Explained

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Greek Gods—Apollo

Why are Four-Leaf Clovers Lucky?