Real Life Fiction

Pirates: A History

Before we begin this true history of pirates let me begin by reminding you of one simple thing - despite Hollywood and history making it...

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

This quick blog has been inspired by Hamilton: the Musical that I was lucky enough to see on the weekend in Sydney. I was supposed to go...

The Swiss Family Robinson & the Napoleonic Wars

Before I delve into this historical analysis; did you know that the family's surname isn't actually Robinson?! We don't actually know...

Why saying Tarzan is set in "Africa" isn't good enough.

I am incredibly passionate about two things - history and geography. This is why I tend to get very annoyed when someone is ignorant...