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Poisoning was Rome’s invisible weapon of power. Who were the infamous female poisoners of the Empire – and how did they go about their work?

Gladiators were regarded as bloodthirsty killers – but what is the reality behind this? A look at historical sources dispels common myths.

Viking names such as ‘Nose-Björn’ sound strange – but there’s a fascinating story behind them. We reveal the meaning behind these quirky nicknames from the Viking Age.

Two metres tall and with horns? The stereotype of the giant Viking persists. What skeletal finds and research actually reveal about their height is astonishing.

The Middle Ages are full of surprises! We dispel common myths and reveal 10 facts that shed new light on this fascinating era.

Horns on a Viking helmet? A long-standing misconception – we reveal what archaeologists actually found and how this myth might have arisen.

Horned helmets? Think again! Vikings filed their teeth and played board games at sea. This article reveals some of the other surprising facts about these Nordic seafarers.