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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. 

Anne Lister’s Historic Hike

She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.

Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.

The Long and Bloody History of Čachtice Castle

The Slovakian castle was home to alleged serial killer Elizabeth Báthory.

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.

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.

How the Black Death Led to the Peasants' Revolt

England’s 1381 uprising was fueled by unrest in the aftermath of a pandemic.