The History Bluff

European beaches during the 1890’s were rife with indecency, prompting local priests to clamp down.

This is the story of one man’s women and the rights they won in early 20th century Spain.

A popular Christmas tune was recently found to be missing a verse that corresponds with the assassination of the song’s writer.

Towns, overpopulated by women, devised a way to decide which girls would become wives.

Researchers commissioned by The History Bluff have unearthed a picture of daily life in Pompeii.

The mighty Egyptians were ingenious, even on accident, as evidenced by the invention of toilet paper.

Immigration brought many industries to America including nail salons.

A once-in-a-lifetime blowout sale in Ancient Greece turns deadly.

A quiet, unassuming city in South Carolina has deep roots in the gambling industry.

The Sumerians are credited with the invention of the wheel, and recent research gives them credit for inventing a popular video game.