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By Genre: History
in the "History" genre

SPONSORED

POETRY

BENEATH THE EVENING LAMPLIGHT

by Crow

Rated: E • History • #2063223

A Poem of A Victorian Beggar

Created: Oct 25, 2015 at 11:12pm

Modified: Nov 26, 2018 at 11:56am

Size: 0.82 KB

Genres: History, Experience, Cultural

LYRICS

cries of worries

by enabled to intermingle

Rated: E • Other • #2316600

the poem brifly talks about economic crisis as a results of poor leadership

Created: Mar 22, 2024 at 5:36am

Modified: Mar 22, 2024 at 5:36am

Size: 1.61 KB

Genres: Other, Emotional, History

DRAFT

Tony and Cleo

by Teresa Pelka

Rated: E • Educational • #2294132

Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra as exercise at transcreation.

Created: Apr 16, 2023 at 8:46pm

Modified: Mar 21, 2024 at 9:35am

Size: 3.72 KB

Genres: Educational, Entertainment, History

SHORT STORY

Alea iacta est

by Soldier_Mike

Rated: 13+ • History • #1551366

Et tu, Brute? (A What If? Historical Fiction entry).

Created: Apr 19, 2009 at 1:20am

Modified: Mar 20, 2024 at 2:36pm

Size: 4.55 KB

Genres: History, Political, Other

LYRICS

Remember My Love.

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Personal • #2316491

A message to those I framed with my art, heart, love.

Created: Mar 20, 2024 at 12:19pm

Modified: Mar 20, 2024 at 12:19pm

Size: 2.04 KB

Genres: Personal, History, Entertainment

SPONSORED

POETRY

Herculaneum

by Sand Castles Shopgirl 739

Rated: E • History • #2078931

Poem about the other victim of Vesuvius

Created: Mar 22, 2016 at 1:56pm

Modified: Apr 8, 2022 at 10:33am

Size: 1.00 KB

Genres: History, Cultural, Mystery

LYRICS

What Kind of World Is This?

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Dark • #2316372

I'm a fan of Street Heart. They inspired this piece. Along with world events.

Created: Mar 18, 2024 at 2:02pm

Modified: Mar 18, 2024 at 2:02pm

Size: 1.63 KB

Genres: Dark, History, Opinion

SERIAL

Back To The Past: Jane Austen Forty-Four

by Princess Megan Rose

Rated: ASR • History • #1817936

Jennifer hurts Bradley, not meaning to and Miles and Megan announce their engagement.

Created: Oct 12, 2011 at 1:44pm

Modified: Mar 18, 2024 at 12:57am

Size: 11.10 KB

Genres: History, Romance/Love, Other

POETRY

Sleigh Ride

by fyn-21 wdc years and writing!

Rated: ASR • Biographical • #947044

Another narrative story-telling poem

Created: Mar 8, 2005 at 11:56am

Modified: Mar 12, 2024 at 3:37pm

Size: 6.61 KB

Genres: Biographical, History, Other

POETRY

Kindness and Scrutiny: A Lost Identity

by Tim Chiu

Rated: E • News • #2315944

The love for people might survive - not sure about the people - a rhyming poem.

Created: Mar 12, 2024 at 3:15am

Modified: Mar 12, 2024 at 3:15am

Size: 0.93 KB

Genres: News, History, Health

SPONSORED

OTHER

What would you do in 1000 AD Europe?

by Victoria Earle

Rated: E • History • #1439052

You've been transported to Europe, ca 1000 AD. Can you survive, or better yet, thrive?

Created: Jun 14, 2008 at 10:50pm

Modified: May 1, 2025 at 10:31am

Size: 45 Posts

Genres: History, Fantasy, Action/Adventure

FICTION

Billboard From Space

by Spud

Rated: ASR • Sci-fi • #2315696

After traveling the cosmos, the advert finally landed.

Created: Mar 7, 2024 at 11:50pm

Modified: Mar 7, 2024 at 11:56pm

Size: 6.07 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, History, Comedy

LYRICS

Let Reason Grow.

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Music • #2315571

Personal opinion. The world is not being run properly.

Created: Mar 6, 2024 at 4:18pm

Modified: Mar 6, 2024 at 4:18pm

Size: 1.44 KB

Genres: Music, History, Opinion

POETRY

St. Patrick's Day

by Prosperous Snow celebrating

Rated: E • Holiday • #2315557

An acrostic poem

Created: Mar 6, 2024 at 12:28pm

Modified: Mar 6, 2024 at 1:01pm

Size: 1.10 KB

Genres: Holiday, History, Tribute

ESSAY

American Theocrary

by HillBillyDale

Rated: 13+ • History • #2315447

My Take on The Possibility of the U S becoming a Theocracy

Created: Mar 4, 2024 at 5:28pm

Modified: Mar 4, 2024 at 5:50pm

Size: 2.19 KB

Genres: History, Political, Religious

POETRY

How’re We Holding Up? Not So Good

by Tim Chiu

Rated: E • Experience • #2315324

A brief look at our nation’s scope - a romantic poem.

Created: Mar 3, 2024 at 9:03am

Modified: Mar 3, 2024 at 11:10am

Size: 1.19 KB

Genres: Experience, News, History

NON-FICTION

Timelines

by lutz

Rated: E • History • #1863552

Prehistory and or history in universal, geological, cultural times.

Rewards 75 GPs per review

Created: Apr 24, 2012 at 4:02pm

Modified: Mar 2, 2024 at 11:18pm

Size: 18.51 KB

Genres: History, Scientific, Reference

POETRY

Confession

by K.L.B

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2315180

Piece from small collection of Scottish witch poetry I'm creating for my masters.

Created: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:13am

Modified: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:13am

Size: 0.21 KB

Genres: Supernatural, History, Women's

POETRY

Roots

by K.L.B

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2315179

Piece from small collection of Scottish witch poetry I'm creating for my masters.

Created: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:11am

Modified: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:11am

Size: 0.68 KB

Genres: Supernatural, History, Women's

POETRY

Lilith

by K.L.B

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2315178

Piece from small collection of Scottish witch poetry I'm creating for my masters.

Created: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:02am

Modified: Mar 1, 2024 at 10:02am

Size: 0.44 KB

Genres: Supernatural, History, Women's

POETRY

Little Christian

by K.L.B

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2315175

Piece from small collection of Scottish witch poetry I'm creating for my masters.

Created: Mar 1, 2024 at 9:48am

Modified: Mar 1, 2024 at 9:48am

Size: 1.27 KB

Genres: Supernatural, History, Women's

POETRY

Ballad of North Berwick

by K.L.B

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2315174

Piece from small collection of Scottish witch poetry I'm developing for my masters degree.

Created: Mar 1, 2024 at 9:30am

Modified: Mar 1, 2024 at 9:30am

Size: 1.22 KB

Genres: Supernatural, History, Women's

NOVEL

Ode To Oscar: Chapter One, Simplicity.

by Lilliad

Rated: E • History • #2314977

A fictionalized memoir of Constance Lloyd-Wilde, wife of Oscar Wilde.

Created: Feb 27, 2024 at 12:29pm

Modified: Feb 27, 2024 at 12:29pm

Size: 8.45 KB

Genres: History, Relationship, Tragedy

NON-FICTION

A Journey Through the History of Music

by Joseph

Rated: E • Educational • #2314691

History of music. Contest entry

Created: Feb 23, 2024 at 5:39pm

Modified: Feb 26, 2024 at 8:39pm

Size: 7.30 KB

Genres: Educational, Arts, History

NON-FICTION

Diamond in the Rough

by Marushka

Rated: E • History • #2314916

Celebration and Honoring of a Black American Woman's Accomplishments

Created: Feb 26, 2024 at 3:21pm

Modified: Feb 26, 2024 at 3:28pm

Size: 3.97 KB

Genres: History, Biographical, Tribute

LYRICS

Only Love of Life Matters

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Arts • #2314869

Hate must be set aside and forgiveness applied through the use of equality and common laws

Created: Feb 25, 2024 at 11:19pm

Modified: Feb 25, 2024 at 11:19pm

Size: 1.90 KB

Genres: Arts, History, Personal

LYRICS

I've Wasted Years.

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Dark • #2314849

Tried to rule through love, but I was replaced sadly. So I am doing what I can.

Created: Feb 25, 2024 at 6:21pm

Modified: Feb 25, 2024 at 6:21pm

Size: 2.97 KB

Genres: Dark, History, Opinion

ARTICLE

Want to Change the World?

by Kathleen Cochran

Rated: E • Political • #2314535

Why you should never re-elect your congressman and senator.

Created: Feb 21, 2024 at 10:36am

Modified: Feb 24, 2024 at 8:26am

Size: 8.28 KB

Genres: Political, History, Opinion

ARTICLE

My Kingdom for a Male Heir!

by Kathleen Cochran

Rated: E • History • #2313238

A brief history of the British monarchs who came to the throne through the female line.

Created: Feb 2, 2024 at 8:32am

Modified: Feb 21, 2024 at 9:49am

Size: 11.35 KB

Genres: History, Foreign, Biographical

FICTION

THE LAST WESTERN

by christopherbowen

Rated: E • Writing • #2314478

Unveiling "The Last Western": A Tale of Historic Significance

Created: Feb 20, 2024 at 12:01pm

Modified: Feb 20, 2024 at 12:01pm

Size: 1.23 KB

Genres: Writing, Crime/Gangster, History

SHORT STORY

Adrift in the Aftermath

by Elisa the Bunny Stik

Rated: 13+ • Drama • #2268661

Birthdays and violence really don't mix.

Created: Mar 5, 2022 at 11:14am

Modified: Feb 17, 2024 at 3:45pm

Size: 14.56 KB

Genres: Drama, Dark, History

SHORT STORY

Tut's Cell

by Beholden

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2314212

A strange object is found in Tut's burial chamber. Winner of The Writer's Cramp, 02.16.24.

Created: Feb 16, 2024 at 9:30am

Modified: Feb 16, 2024 at 3:42pm

Size: 5.87 KB

Genres: Fantasy, History, Comedy

SHORT STORY

King Tut's Staff

by Weirdone-Back in the games

Rated: ASR • Action/Adventure • #2314218

An alternate history about the opening of a tomb.

Created: Feb 16, 2024 at 11:48am

Modified: Feb 16, 2024 at 11:48am

Size: 6.11 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, History, Religious

POETRY

Alien in Pharaoh's Tomb

by GERVIC

Rated: E • History • #2314208

A poem about an alien unearthed from King Tut's tomb.

Created: Feb 16, 2024 at 6:58am

Modified: Feb 16, 2024 at 6:58am

Size: 3.39 KB

Genres: History, Sci-fi, Supernatural

POETRY

Treasure

by Just LeJenD'

Rated: E • History • #2314157

a different sort of treasure

Created: Feb 15, 2024 at 11:23am

Modified: Feb 15, 2024 at 11:23am

Size: 0.67 KB

Genres: History, Death, Experience

POETRY

Elsewhere

by Sumojo

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2313794

Eight line poem

Created: Feb 10, 2024 at 9:25am

Modified: Feb 10, 2024 at 9:25am

Size: 0.70 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, History

POETRY

Bethlehem

by Eliot

Rated: E • History • #467483

Because we have forgotten the the price of peace

Created: Jul 10, 2002 at 6:15pm

Modified: Feb 9, 2024 at 3:55pm

Size: 1.67 KB

Genres: History, Religious, Tragedy

POETRY

Berkeley and SF Time Travels to 1968

by JCosmos

Rated: ASR • Cultural • #2303648

Berkeley, San Franciso Time Travels to 1968

Created: Sep 1, 2023 at 2:22pm

Modified: Feb 7, 2024 at 3:17am

Size: 3.29 KB

Genres: Cultural, Travel, History

SHORT STORY

The Clock Maker's Secret

by WriterRick

Rated: E • Career • #2313505

A mysterious clockmaker named Marius arrived

Created: Feb 5, 2024 at 5:02pm

Modified: Feb 5, 2024 at 5:02pm

Size: 3.98 KB

Genres: Career, History, Community

ESSAY

James Boswell: A Man About Town

by VictoriaMcCullough

Rated: E • Research • #586014

A foot-noted biographical essay on James Boswell.

Created: Dec 11, 2002 at 9:06am

Modified: Feb 5, 2024 at 6:12am

Size: 47.76 KB

Genres: Research, History, Biographical

POETRY

The Battle… Not the War!

by Robin:TheRhymeMaven

Rated: E • Educational • #1501856

Both Clark and ol’ George Wallace led a gruesome reign of terror –

Created: Dec 4, 2008 at 11:04am

Modified: Feb 3, 2024 at 7:16pm

Size: 2.09 KB

Genres: Educational, History, Cultural

SHORT STORY

Nightwatch

by Beholden

Rated: 13+ • Supernatural • #2311125

A WWII platoon sees supernatural lights in a forest at night. 3rd in Short Shots Dec 2023.

Created: Dec 30, 2023 at 11:45am

Modified: Feb 2, 2024 at 10:18am

Size: 9.67 KB

Genres: Supernatural, Ghost, History

NON-FICTION

The Good Old Days

by Jeff

Rated: ASR • Writing.Com • #2308767

Making Dreams Come True entry for November 2023.

Created: Nov 21, 2023 at 10:48pm

Modified: Feb 2, 2024 at 12:44am

Size: 2.03 KB

Genres: Writing.Com, History, Community

POETRY

When Sam Adams was 22

by JCosmos

Rated: E • Activity • #2313053

When Sam Adams was 22

Created: Jan 30, 2024 at 6:12am

Modified: Jan 30, 2024 at 6:18am

Size: 1.56 KB

Genres: Activity, Experience, History

POETRY

The King of the Trampled

by MysticManoWar

Rated: E • History • #2312939

A hero who topples oppressors that sees his works undone by new tyrants.

Created: Jan 28, 2024 at 7:53pm

Modified: Jan 28, 2024 at 7:53pm

Size: 1.42 KB

Genre: History

POETRY

history in the making

by lucifer very very very 1st

Rated: E • History • #2312785

decision is history in the making

Rewards 900 GPs per review

Created: Jan 26, 2024 at 1:46pm

Modified: Jan 26, 2024 at 1:46pm

Size: 1.14 KB

Genres: History, Sci-fi

LYRICS

Acting in circles come whatever.

by Wandering Thoughts

Rated: E • Dark • #2312737

We repeat our mistakes, death is not justifiable.

Created: Jan 25, 2024 at 4:47pm

Modified: Jan 25, 2024 at 4:47pm

Size: 1.30 KB

Genres: Dark, History, Death

POETRY

Farewell to the Queen

by THANKFUL SONALI On Hiatus

Rated: ASR • History • #2312654

At the funeral

Created: Jan 24, 2024 at 7:32am

Modified: Jan 24, 2024 at 7:32am

Size: 1.13 KB

Genres: History, Community

POETRY

End of Empires

by JCosmos

Rated: E • History • #2312639

End of Empires comes to us all

Created: Jan 23, 2024 at 8:12pm

Modified: Jan 23, 2024 at 8:46pm

Size: 4.91 KB

Genres: History, Military, Cultural

POETRY

Winter-Kissed Crown

by GERVIC

Rated: E • History • #2312636

A Poem tribute to Queen Victoria of Great Britain.

Created: Jan 23, 2024 at 7:32pm

Modified: Jan 23, 2024 at 7:47pm

Size: 4.13 KB

Genres: History, Tribute, Regional

FICTION

Don’t Look Up

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ • Dark • #2312554

Charlie was warned but…

Created: Jan 22, 2024 at 9:38am

Modified: Jan 22, 2024 at 9:39am

Size: 3.24 KB

Genres: Dark, Drama, History

FICTION

James Briscoe

by Spud

Rated: ASR • History • #2312342

Disclaimer: This is data from my own family tree viewed in relation to history.

Created: Jan 19, 2024 at 12:00pm

Modified: Jan 19, 2024 at 12:20pm

Size: 5.89 KB

Genres: History, Genealogy, Melodrama

POETRY

Moving Forward

by TheBusmanPoet

Rated: E • Philosophy • #2312084

Stagnating within the Past.

Created: Jan 15, 2024 at 10:20am

Modified: Jan 15, 2024 at 10:20am

Size: 0.37 KB

Genres: Philosophy, Experience, History

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