Author: Spencer Striker, PhD
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Inside the 429 BCE Plague of Athens: What Thucydides Witnessed (And What Modern DNA Reveals)
Thucydides survived the plague that struck Athens in 430 BCE and wrote down every symptom. Here is what he saw, and what DNA from a Kerameikos mass grave can and cannot tell us about the disease.
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AP World History 1450 to 1900: Why Students Remember People, Not Periods
A teacher’s guide to AP World History Units 3 to 6, from the Columbian Exchange to the Scramble for Africa: what the exam really tests, why students remember people rather than periods, and three ways to use our free apps with the units.
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Black Sails and the Real Republic of Pirates: How Nassau Actually Worked
Black Sails got the Golden Age of piracy right: the real Republic of Pirates at Nassau, 1715 to 1718, ran on elected captains, equal shares, written articles and the next prize. Here is how Hornigold, Vane, Blackbeard and Woodes Rogers actually played it.
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Shōgun: What the Hit Series and James Clavell Got Right About Japan in 1600
FX’s Shōgun and James Clavell’s novel are built on real people: Tokugawa Ieyasu, the English pilot William Adams and Hosokawa Gracia in the year of Sekigahara. Here is what the series gets right, what Clavell bent, and why Toranaga never believed in bushido.
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The Perils of Time Travel to Ancient Rome
Forget Hollywood glamor or whimsical time-travel adventures. Journeying to Ancient Rome as a modern person would be jarring, disorienting, and quite dangerous. Let’s ditch the rose-tinted glasses and take a hard look at the logistical nightmare you’d face: The Disease Dilemma Before setting foot outside your time machine, you’d better be immune to everything and…
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What Did Ancient Roman Emperors Do for Fun?
The emperors of ancient Rome are widely remembered for their scandalous politics and military conquests across their 1000-year reign. In addition, the Roman Empire has also made major contributions to the advancement of science, technology, and law. Naturally, all that physical and mental exertion required much-needed stress relief, and the Roman Emperors made sure they…
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“Plague of Athens VR” The Past Meets The Future in Our Latest Release!
Dear History Enthusiasts, It’s been a whirlwind journey for the entire History Adventures team, and today, we’re proud to share with you a project that has been two years in the making. Introducing “Plague of Athens VR” – an immersive experience now available on Meta Quest’s App Lab! A Haunting Chapter “Plague of Athens VR”…
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3 BEST HISTORICAL SERIES ON NETFLIX —Medieval Edition
It’s been more than 500 days since the quarantine started and you might be running out of series to watch. You have been searching all day-long looking for the best historical series on Netflix. Luckily, History Adventures just picked the best ones for you!
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3 Best Historical Historical Movies on Netflix: Southeast Asia Edition
No one can deny that Southeast Asian movies never fail to impress our typical Western taste on cinematography. You might be running out of best historical movies on Netflix to watch, but you may be missing some of the most plausible ones to view. Read through our list of 3 Best Historical Movies on Netflix:…
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BEST Historical Games to Play When You’re Quarantined
Searching for the best historical video games out there? Wait no more! Read through this blog and discover the most marvelous historical video games you might want to play. Here at History Adventures, we find gamers who love history and anything about it as the coolest people ever! With that, we have prepared a list…