Joan A

Joan has a bachelor’s degree in history and loves to share her passion for it through writing. In her spare time she enjoys swimming in her local pool.

Top 5 Fun Facts About “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”

Despite taking a loose and often fantasy approach to history, Indiana Jones movies are beloved among most history buffs. In honor of the release...

Painting Created By The Beatles Sells for $1.74 Million at an Auction

Auction house Christie’s announced this week that a painting created by all four The Beatles members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo...

The Palace of Aigai, The Place Where Alexander the Great Was Crowned, Re-Opened to the Public

History buffs who visit Greece in the future will have an opportunity to visit another significant historical landmark. The Palace of Aigai, the site...

Painting Stolen During WWII Was Returned to Germany After Being Found in the U.S.

It isn’t unusual for valuable paintings to go missing for decades before resurfacing in a completely different part of the world. A recent example...

Pair of Thrift Store-Bought Jars Turn Out to Be Qing Dynasty Pieces Worth $60,000

Last year, one thrift store enthusiast bought two jars in a thrift store for approximately $25. The jars have since turned out to be...

Robert Burns’ Rare Book of Poems Goes on Display, Was Once Used to Clean Razors

Robert Burns is arguably the most celebrated Scottish poet and one of the most renowned figures in the world’s poetry. However, this didn’t stop...