E.R. Zarevich
E.R. Zarevich is a writer and teacher from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Her research journalism has appeared in Women in Higher Education, Jstor Daily, Russian Life, and The Calvert Journal, among others.
7 Famous Historical Paintings and the Meaning Behind Them
They capture historical moments both real and reimagined.
Prince Felix Yusupov, the Aristocrat Who Murdered Rasputin
He assassinated the mystic at an ostensible housewarming party.
5 Famous Intellectual Feuds in History
A battle of the brightest minds.
Famous Double (and Triple) Agents: Mata Hari and Mathilde Carré
These spies had murky allegiances.
The Military Coup That Put Catherine the Great on the Throne
Russia's last empress overthrew her own husband.
5 Historical Figures Who Mysteriously Disappeared
Their fates remain unknown.
Wyatt’s Rebellion Nearly Upended the English Monarchy
Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.
The Failed Irish Rebellion of 1798
This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.
Olga of Kiev: A Ruthless Ruler and Ukrainian Saint
She remains a symbol of strength and fortitude for the Ukrainian people.
6 Books Written by Holocaust Survivors
Their reflections on the tragedy are indispensable.
9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”
Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.
Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms
The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.
10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers
These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.
Joan of England Was an Early Victim of the Black Death
Not yet familiar with the plague, her entourage underestimated its severity.
This Historical Female Scientist Attempted to Solve the Mysteries of Alchemy
Cleopatra the Alchemist dabbled in an early branch of science.
How the Black Death Led to the Peasants' Revolt
England’s 1381 uprising was fueled by unrest in the aftermath of a pandemic.
