Skip to content

The Odd Historian

The Odd Historian

  • Eras
    • Modern History
    • Middle Ages
    • Classical Antiquity
    • Prehistoriy
  • World History
    • Africa
    • America
    • Asia
    • Europe
  • Countdowns
  • Reviews
  • Alternative History
  • Opportunities
    • Write For Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Writing Competition
  • Community

Author: Mike Rogers

Spanish Inquisition
Europe Quiz 

Quiz: What Are Your Chances of Surviving the Spanish Inquisition?

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 Mike Rogers 2 Comments Europe, historical events, Jewish history, Quiz

You are a converso (recently converted catholic) living in some southern region of Castile during the late 15th century. Religious

Read more
Cagayan, Tercio vs. Samurai
Asia World History 

At Cagayan, 40 Spanish soldiers made a stand against an army of samurai

December 22, 2018December 27, 2018 Mike Rogers 12 Comments historical events, Japan, Military history, Pirates

During the 16th century, it could be said that the Spaniards truly ruled the waves. Once a backwater feudal kingdom,

Read more
America World History 

Infographic: US Independence Day

April 18, 2018July 3, 2019 Mike Rogers 1 Comment America, historical events, Infographic

On the 4th of July 1776, the Congress of a nascent colonial republic formally approved a declaration of its independence from the

Read more
Greatest comebacks in all of history
Countdowns 

19 Greatest Comebacks in all of History

March 8, 2018March 10, 2018 Mike Rogers 0 Comments Historical figures, Lists, Quotes

Boys may call each other names, men will enter a fierce debate but legends only need say a few words

Read more
Entire History of Mankind under 20 Minutes
Videos World History 

The Entire History of Mankind under 20 Minutes!

January 19, 2018February 26, 2018 Mike Rogers 0 Comments History, Timelapse, World history

From the time humanity first began its great migration from the heart of Africa to the present day where we

Read more
History's Most Iconic Photos
Countdowns Modern History 

25 of History’s Most Iconic Photos

July 20, 2017August 12, 2017 Mike Rogers 0 Comments historical events, Photos

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and nowhere is it truer than within the context of history.

Read more
If World War One Was a Bar Fight
Eras Modern History 

If World War One Was a Bar Fight

July 15, 2017August 9, 2019 Mike Rogers 3 Comments Military history, WWI

Poor Germany always the gets the wrong blame for starting the First World War. However, the powder keg was already

Read more
America World History 

13 Infamous US Criminals and Their Last Words

May 28, 2017November 24, 2019 Mike Rogers 2 Comments America, Historical figures, Lists, Quotes

They’re bad and by far the worst example of human beings one can imagine. They’re the real boogiemen, waiting in

Read more
Books To Buy On American History
Reviews 

10 Best Books For American History Buffs

December 4, 2016December 30, 2016 Mike Rogers 4 Comments America, Books, Top Tens

American history remains one of the most popular genres of history, which is why we see dozens of books published

Read more
Life in the Soviet Union
Eras Modern History 

What was it like to live in the Soviet Union?

October 8, 2016March 12, 2018 Mike Rogers 0 Comments Cold War, USSR

Just before its dissolution, the USSR was home to nearly 300 million people, making it the third largest country by

Read more
  • ← Previous

All Posts

What’s Trending

  • If World War One Was a Bar Fight
  • List of democratically elected governments overthrown by the US
  • 21 Most Badass Quotes Ever Uttered in History
  • Who Would Win? Samurai vs. Viking vs. Knight
  • The 12 Most Heroic Last Stands in Military History
  • 10 Best Books on Ancient Rome

Recent Posts

  • Forgotten Crimes – Operation Ranch Hand
  • The Forgotten American Victims of Stalin’s Great Terror
  • Meet the One-Eyed Canadian Badass Who Would Have Put Captain America to Shame
  • Quiz: What Are Your Chances of Surviving the Spanish Inquisition?
  • 8 of the Worst Pandemics in History

Tags

1 min read African history America Armor Battles black history Books British Empire Cold War Countryballs Dinosaurs Facts For honor Germany historical events Historical figures History Holocaust Infographic Inventions Japan Jewish history Lists Middle-Ages Military history Millitary leaders Mongols Myths Nazi Photos Pirates Prehistory Quiz Quotes Rome Shogunate Top Tens USSR War Crimes Weapons Women in history World history World War 2 WWI WWII

Recent Comments

  • Auflywastooshort on What if the Axis had won World War 2?
  • Andy Miller on 10 Best Books For American History Buffs
  • Jack Hall Riddle on 21 Most Badass Quotes Ever Uttered in History
  • Billy on 10 Worst Atrocities Committed By The British Empire

Follow Us

  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

Privacy Policy

Advertise

Meme Site

Copyright © 2021 The Odd Historian . All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.