Historical Figures

... And more women heroes drawn as princesses, by artist David Trumble.

Nathan Shipley is using artificial intelligence to bring historical figures to life, in ways we’ve never seen before. Most of these figures lived far before the advent of photography, so ther…

Ever get the feeling that you're tied to greatness? Do you often feel connected to a certain person, place or time? You're ancestor may just be a historical figure! Which historical figure is actually your ancestor? With just 10 simple quiz questions we can pinpoint your long lost relative.

The Tower of London has a sinister reputation, so it is not surprising there are so many tales of ghosts and hauntings. Learn more about these historic phantoms—if you dare!

We tend to think of history like a comic book: we have heroes, we have villains, the end. But that is not how real life works. People are too complex to be boiled down into one easily digestible image. However, that has not stopped history from conveniently forgetting a few things about some of its

All of you history, anthropology, and archeology-loving Pandas out there, hang on to your seats. Have we got a treat in store for you! If you’ve ever wondered what historical figures would look like if they were alive right here and now, then look no further—Becca Saladin has you covered. Becca, who works as a full-time graphic designer, created the Royalty Now series as a way to bring the past into the present and to help us look at history from a new angle. Check out Becca’s newest…

This Is The Hardest Historical Figures Quiz You’ll Ever Take

Due to the elevated status of celebrities, we often forget that they are normal people, just like anyone else. But the glitz and glamour dazes us, and we forget that, if only for a moment. Same applies to famous historical personalities, and even to a greater extent: we can only see them through the works of (usually) great artists, and this dash of artistic genius always make these personalities look like demigods from a long-gone era of heroic men and women. But just like with celebrities…

Let us take you back in time to relive what was happening in the world almost 100 years ago with our complete timeline of 1922 events.