THE CHRONICLES OF HISTORY

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

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 […]

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A Mysterious Glow That Stunned History: The Battle Of Shiloh

“That is when things got strange….After the battle was over, many wounded soldiers lay in a muddy field waiting for help. As night fell, their wounds began to glow. Doctors […]

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Revealing Tudor Secrets: Thomas Cranmer’s Letter On Henry VIII’s Divorce

In this world I will confess myself to be the king’s true wife, and in the next they will know how unreasonably I am afflicted…My tribulations are so great, my […]

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Masters of the Air: The Long-Awaited Follow-Up to Steven Spielberg’s ‘Band of Brothers’

“In thinking back on the days of Easy Company, I’m treasuring my remark to a grandson who asked, ‘Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?’ ‘No,’ I answered, ‘but […]

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Rome’s Darkest Hour: Tacitus Chronicles the Unforgettable Horror of the Great Fire

“Terrified, shrieking women, helpless old and young, people intent on their safety, people unselfishly supporting invalids or waiting for them, fugitives and lingerers alike – all heightened the confusion. When […]

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Eleanor, the Queen: Defending Monks and Clergy in Medieval England

The lovely Eleanor of Aquitaine is truly a captivating queen because she defied the conventions of her time at every turn, showed an incredible amount of strength, and fought hard […]

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Chaos & Madness! The Chronicles Of History Is Up To Something….

Let the chaos and madness ensue. I’ll probably end up breaking my website…Haha! Okay, so jokes aside. This is just a quick message to tell everybody that your crazy girl over here is about to start some updates! I know what you are thinking … “Really Samantha! We heard this before!” The last time I redid my website, I ended up just putting it back the way it was before within just a matter of weeks; however, at the time despite loving the new layout, it was hard to cope with my website looking different.…

by The Chronicles of History November 4, 2023November 19, 2023

Duel At Dawn╽The Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Rivalry

“Men give me credit for some genius. All the genius I have is this. When I have a subject in mind, I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort that I have made is what people are pleased to call the fruit of genius. It is the fruit of labor and thought.” ― Alexander Hamilton Born in the West Indies, Alexander Hamilton’s historical background is quite rich and unique. He immigrated to the colonies at a young age where he played a crucial…

by The Chronicles of History November 3, 2023November 18, 2023

Historical Poem╽In the Skies of Courage: Amelia Earhart’s Journey

“The stars seemed near enough to touch and never before have I seen so many. I always believed the lure of flying is the lure of beauty… You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life, and the procedure, the process is its own reward… Adventure is not outside, it is within” Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart remains an iconic figure in aviation history, celebrated not only for her remarkable achievements but also for breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field. Her most notable feat was being…

by The Chronicles of History November 1, 2023November 15, 2023

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

November 24, 2023 The Chronicles of History 4 comments

“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 […]

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