Stephanie Jelks
Stephanie is a writer currently dividing her time between Argentina and the U.K. She earned her MPhil and MA in History from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, as well as a BA in Political Science (with a minor in International Studies) from Truman State University in the U.S. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Articles by Stephanie Jelks
Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland: Here’s What HappenedThe crucial events of Bloody Sunday in Ireland occurred in around ten minutes, but the tensions and repercussions lasted for decades.
The Nepalese Royal Massacre: Royalty Meets True CrimeWhat happens when royalty meets true crime? The Nepalese royal massacre of 2001 was both a family and constitutional tragedy orchestrated by the Crown Prince of Nepal.
What happens when royalty meets true crime? The Nepalese royal massacre of 2001 was both a family and constitutional tragedy orchestrated by the Crown Prince of Nepal.
Who Was Elena/Eleno de Céspedes?Who was Elena de Céspedes, also known as Eleno? Their gender confounded the Spanish Inquisition tribunal in 16th-century Spain, and their story is still compelling today.
Who was Elena de Céspedes, also known as Eleno? Their gender confounded the Spanish Inquisition tribunal in 16th-century Spain, and their story is still compelling today.
The Rise of Francisco Franco & the Effects of the Spanish Civil WarFrancisco Franco rose through the ranks of the Spanish Army on his way to becoming the dictator of Spain. Franco maintained total power over Spain until his life’s end.
Francisco Franco rose through the ranks of the Spanish Army on his way to becoming the dictator of Spain. Franco maintained total power over Spain until his life’s end.
Fascists vs. Communists: Spanish Civil War’s Outside InfluencesDuring the Spanish Civil War, foreigners went to Spain to fight against “fascists” or “communists.” Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin ignored the International Non-Intervention Agreement.
During the Spanish Civil War, foreigners went to Spain to fight against “fascists” or “communists.” Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin ignored the International Non-Intervention Agreement.
Giacomo Casanova’s Legendary Swashbuckling TravelsForced into exile in 1756 from his native Venice, Giacomo Casanova traversed Europe in search of adventure, wealth, and of course, women. Find out more about Casanova’s legendary travels.
The Spanish Civil War Between Two Other World WarsTaking place between the two world wars, the Spanish Civil War was in some ways a precursor to the Second, while the First greatly impacted Spain’s social and economic affairs.
Taking place between the two world wars, the Spanish Civil War was in some ways a precursor to the Second, while the First greatly impacted Spain’s social and economic affairs.
How Giacomo Casanova Became a Famous Lover & HeartbreakerGiacomo Casanova’s name is synonymous with being a ladies’ man, but Casanova’s life was filled with adventures and sticky situations that weren’t always related to women.
How Did the Spanish Inquisition End?It took three attempts to finally abolish the Spanish Inquisition. Why did it take so long to finally end the Spanish Inquisition in 1834?
It took three attempts to finally abolish the Spanish Inquisition. Why did it take so long to finally end the Spanish Inquisition in 1834?
The Spanish Inquisition: Origins, History, & End of the InstitutionThe Spanish Inquisition was a powerful institution marked by religious discrimination. Discover why it instilled fear in Spaniards for over three centuries.
10 Crazy Facts about the Spanish InquisitionDo you think you know about the Spanish Inquisition? Some of the ten crazy Spanish Inquisition facts in this list will surprise and even astonish you.
Do you think you know about the Spanish Inquisition? Some of the ten crazy Spanish Inquisition facts in this list will surprise and even astonish you.
The Partition of India: Divisions & Violence in the 20th CenturyThe independence of India and Pakistan in 1947 came at an incredibly high price. The Partition of India was nothing short of a colossal human catastrophe that still reverberates
The independence of India and Pakistan in 1947 came at an incredibly high price. The Partition of India was nothing short of a colossal human catastrophe that still reverberates