Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog

Cleopatra is what you might call the epitome of a VIP. After more than 2,000 years, she is as present as if she were still alive. Such emi...

Corsica was once independent. It was a kingdom before becoming a republic and then a kingdom again. The whole affair has to be classified ...

For times immemorial, humans have prayed to their Gods to look favorably upon them, to keep them safe, and to grant their wishes. But what...

In the 12th and the 13th century, an Italian family business elevated recycling to an art form. Named for Cosmas, the founding father of t...

The day of Saint Sylvester is the 31st of December, New Year’s Eve. In French and in German usage, the saint's name is synonymous with...