Hrothsige Frithowulf

Hrothsige is a history writer at Malevus. He has a bachelor's in history from the University of Exeter. Hrothsige's areas of historical interest encompass the ancient world and early Europe, along with the history of modern culture.
1547 Articles

Why Did the Second Mexican Empire Collapse?

The Second Mexican Empire did not collapse because of a…

Colonialism in Tasmania

The colonization of Tasmania was not a simple story of…

What Was the Schlieffen Plan and Why Did It Fail?

The failure of the Schlieffen Plan had lasting consequences. Germany…

U.S. States Named After Real People

The names of U.S. states are more than geographic labels.…

Facts About Roman Emperors – Both Funny and Terrifying

Who was famous for his love of flamingo tongues, why…

Facts About Jack the Ripper

How he's connected to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, whether…

Most Surprising Bans Introduced in China

Let's explore what Chinese authorities found objectionable about alpacas, Peppa…

Myths About Medieval Hygiene

It's time to learn what happened to the contents of…

Worst Periods in Human History

Epidemics, volcanic eruptions, famine, and wars have always occurred, but…

Cambridge Scientists Explain How Europe’s Deadliest Plague Arrived — Because of Volcanoes

Between 1347 and 1353, it claimed the lives of millions…

How Did the Munich Agreement Seal the Fate of Czechoslovakia?

While Europe still hoped to ward off the specter of…

Reinhard Heydrich: Butcher of Prague

Reinhard Heydrich, the Aryan fencing virtuoso, ruthlessly crushed all rivals…