Author: The Chronicles of History

My name is Samantha Sebesta and I am the author of The Chronicles of History. I love reading, writing, and history fiercely. It is a never ending journey and passion!

Jane Boleyn: A Tudor Tale Of Intrigue & Misunderstanding – Part Three

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“Jane Boleyn, like her late sister-in-law Anne, had been used as a pawn in the king’s ruthless game of politics. By the time her own life came to an end, her name had been besmirched and her mental state had deteriorated significantly. Jane’s final days were marked by a profound psychological breakdown, driven by the relentless pressures and betrayals she experienced.” – Alison Weir In the first two parts of Jane Boleyn: A Tudor Tale Of Intrigue & Misunderstanding, I discussed the very complicated court politics and drama that ensnared the marriage of Jane and George Boleyn. They had a […]

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Riding the Night: Inside The American Ambulance Field Service ( WWI – 1916)

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“Shells from the enemy rush overhead…bursting in a village which lies on the road home. They are strafing the village; the cars have a fair chance of being blown to pieces; it is as dark as pitch and the road will be full of new shell-holes. The drivers start their engines and turn the cars for home; the rain drives in their face as they go, and along the road in front of them the shells flash at intervals…” – John Masefield The American Colony in Paris took decisive action to aid soldiers during the summer of 1914 as German […]

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A Royal Tudor Dinner Party: The Six Wives Of King Henry VIII – Part Two

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The scene for a royal dinner party was set in the first part of our conversation about the six wives of King Henry VIII. They shared their stories offering a glimpse into their joys, sorrows, and dreams. The complex dynamics of their lives with an infamous king were all very different. Each experience was unique unto itself yet somehow so similar too. The six wives of Henry all shared a strong spirit. This second part continues with the narrative of Henry’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves… In the first section of this two-part dinner party, I discussed the first three […]

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A Royal Tudor Dinner Party: The Six Wives Of King Henry VIII – Part One

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I am writing today’s post on a whim, which will be very random. I am going to answer WordPress’s daily prompt. This is something that I’ve wanted to do for many months now because the prompts look like so much fun; however, there hasn’t been one that has pushed me to respond until today. There were a couple that I almost did but never found the time. WordPress posts these daily on the homepage and their Jetpack app. I often scroll through them because I enjoy reading the responses. I find them very amusing to read! The prompt question, which […]

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When Marc Antony Met Cleopatra: The Moment That Changed History

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“I am no coward. I cannot be cowed by a mere Caesar. My spirit remains unconquerable. You have Rome; I have Egypt. The gods have decreed us both our destinies. Let us not pretend that we can alter their will. I shall not be paraded through your streets as a vanquished queen. My end will be as I choose, on my terms, with my dignity intact. I will not be triumphed over.”- Cleopatra The romance between Marc Antony and Cleopatra had the potential to alter the course of history. A love story that could have changed everything. If their ambitions […]

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Film Review – Horizon: An American Saga (Chapter 1)

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The West was a place where legends were born, out of hardship and hope, where the freedom to forge your own destiny lay just beyond the next ridge. A mosaic of dreams, where every man with a rifle was a law unto himself. The West is the best thing that ever happened to America. We started out with nothing. Now we’ve got most of it… The West was a place of adventure and hope, where you could start over and make something of yourself. The West was always a great place for characters on the run. – Will Rogers

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BBC Podcast: History’s Secret Heroes Hosted By Helena Bonhan Carter!

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In the last year or two, I have become quite obsessed with listening to audiobooks and podcasts. Honestly, there are very few things I enjoy more these days than listening to a good history podcast which is why I’m very excited to share my most recent find! An absolute gem and standout podcast that I’ve absolutley fallen in love with called “History’s Secret Heroes,” hosted by the incredibly talented and stunning Helena Bonhan Carter! I know right! What more could I have asked for!? I was very thrilled to discover she was narrating and hosting such an interesting show. BBC […]

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Hollywood Scandal: The Story of Clark Gable’s Secret Daughter

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“I’ve been lucky. If you ask me, I’d say my greatest talent has been luck. I never want to let that go. I never want to stop being lucky. I’ve never been able to understand why I’ve been so lucky in my life. But I’ve tried to be grateful for it. It’s made me feel that there’s something more than luck. There’s fate. And it’s been kind to me.” – Clark Gable

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18th-Century Glass Bottled Cherries at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

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“No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this. I can truly say I had rather be at Mount Vernon with a friend or two about me, than to be attended at the seat of government by the officers of state and the representatives of every power of Europe. The charm and simplicity of the place and the beauty of the scenery around never fail to give me the highest pleasure. I should be content to pass the remnant of my days, which I hope will be but few, in a private, tranquil, and rural situation, in the […]

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Supernatural Historical Fiction: A Medium’s Peril Book Series Review Deep Dive!

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I had such an absolute blast embarking on a journey that weaves the supernatural with the gripping mystery and suspense. Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene’s “A Medium’s Peril” series of novel’s proved to be an unforgettable adventure for me as a reader. In today’s post, I plan on sharing my book review of both A Peril in Ectoplasm and its lovely sequel called A Peril in the Bayou. Each one of these books caught my attention from the start with all their mysterious intrigue, the well-crafted characters, and endless chilling phenomenas.

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My Lady Jane: An All-New Series – Amazon Prime! Airing on June 27th

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“Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same. The fact, indeed, against the queen’s highness was unlawful, and the consenting thereunto by me: but touching the procurement and desire thereof by me or on my behalf, I do wash my hands thereof in innocency, before God and the face of you, good Christian people, this day.” – Lady Jane Grey

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The Invasion of Normandy: Marie-Louise Osmont Witnesses Everything!

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“Shells are exploding everywhere, and not far away, with short moments of calm; we take advantage to run… we return with hearts pounding to burrow into the trench. Each time a shell hisses by too low, I cling to the back of the cook’s helper, it makes me feel a little secure, and he turns around with a smile. The fact is that we’re all afraid.” – Marie Osmont Today In History – The invasion of Normandy occurred on June 6th, 1944, and was codenamed Operation Overlord. The Allied operation launched the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World […]

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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: The Hunger Games Movie Review

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“Everyone’s born as clean as a whistle— As fresh as a daisy. And not a bit crazy. Staying that way’s a hard row for hoeing— As rough as a briar, Like walking through fire. This world, it’s dark, And this world, it’s scary. I’ve taken some hits, so no wonder I’m wary. It’s why I need you— You’re pure as the driven snow…Roses are red, love; violets are blue. Birds in the heavens know I love you.” – Suzzane Collins

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Short Story: Chains of the Forgotten Sea Written By Samantha Sebesta

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In today’s post, I’ve got a new short story! Earlier in the year and then recently again for a second time, I watched the Netflix’s series titled The Lost Pirate Kingdom. An excellent six-epsiode docuseries on the golden age of pirates. A subject I’ve always had an interest in. The series is such a fun documentary to watch! I’ve been left extremely inspired to write about a sea-fearing pirate captain.

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