Bite-Sized History

BITE-SIZED HISTORY

Razor-sharp, bite-sized history lessons for macabre readers.

Weird History: Hiatus

Weird History will be on hiatus for the rest of the 2023 year, with interviews and features contuing as usual. In the meantime, you can...

Weird History: The 2,400-Year-Old Ship at the Bottom of the Black Sea

There is a 74-foot ancient ship sitting at the bottom of the Black Sea, about 50 miles off the coast of Bulgaria. Radiocarbon dating has...

Open Guest Essay Call - Deadline Extended

DEADLINE EXTENDED! In lieu of a history lesson this week, we are opening Frightful open to essay submissions! We want to publish at least...

Weird History: Early Halloween Traditions

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love everything about it. The costumes. The decorations. The candy. The movies. The traditions. I...