Erin Wright
Erin is a historian who got her MA at Indiana University Indianapolis in History with an emphasis in Public History and a BA at Grand Valley State University dual majoring in History and Writing. Her specialties are women’s history, medical history, and food history. She is the co-founder of History Gals.
Articles by Erin Wright
What Was Daily Life Like in a Medieval Village?Outside of the fortifications of castles and larger cities – still small compared to today – what was it like to live in a medieval village, with few people or resources, and potential dangers?
What Are the 7 Most Bizarre Ancient Inventions?These seven inventions are among the most confusing and bizarre to emerge during the ancient world.
These seven inventions are among the most confusing and bizarre to emerge during the ancient world.
How Did Eleanor of Aquitaine Become One of the Most Powerful Women of the Middle Ages?Eleanor of Aquitaine carved her way into the English court through a series of cunning and tactical maneuvers.
Eleanor of Aquitaine carved her way into the English court through a series of cunning and tactical maneuvers.
Queen Caroline of Denmark and the Forbidden Love That Rocked a KingdomDoomed to an unhappy marriage, Queen Caroline would start an affair with the King’s friend and physician, which did not end well.
Doomed to an unhappy marriage, Queen Caroline would start an affair with the King’s friend and physician, which did not end well.
Who Was Legendary Pirate Captain Kidd?Captain Kidd is one of the best-known pirates for the 17th century, whose swashbuckling adventures have become the stuff of legend.
Captain Kidd is one of the best-known pirates for the 17th century, whose swashbuckling adventures have become the stuff of legend.
What Court Rules Did Marie Antoinette Have to Follow?During Marie Antoinette’s reign, her life was constricted by a series of rules set in place by the French court.
How Did Queen Victoria’s Childhood Impact Her Reign?Queen Victoria’s isolated, rule-bound childhood undoubtedly shaped her reign as the Queen of England.
Queen Victoria’s isolated, rule-bound childhood undoubtedly shaped her reign as the Queen of England.
How Did Madame de Pompadour Rise to Power?Madame de Pompadour developed an impressive influence in the French court, in policies, fashion, and overall society, impressive for a woman from a humble background.
What Is the Voynich Manuscript?The 15th century Voynich Manuscript is a historical marvel, written in an undecipherable language and intricately illustrated on vellum.
The 15th century Voynich Manuscript is a historical marvel, written in an undecipherable language and intricately illustrated on vellum.
Catherine de Medici: Who Was the Real ‘Serpent Queen’?Catherine de Medici, also known as the ‘Serpent Queen’, was already a powerful member of the Medici dynasty when she married King Henry II of France, thus sealing her place in history.
How Was King Louis XIV Involved in the “Affair of the Poisons?”How did King Louis XIV become embroiled in a complicated controversy now known as the ‘Affair of the Poisons’?
How did King Louis XIV become embroiled in a complicated controversy now known as the ‘Affair of the Poisons’?
How Did Grigori Rasputin Contribute to the Russian Revolution?Did the notorious Russian mystic and faith healer Grigori Rasputin really play a part in the Russian Revolution through his association with Tsar Nicholas II?
Did the notorious Russian mystic and faith healer Grigori Rasputin really play a part in the Russian Revolution through his association with Tsar Nicholas II?