Madison Whipple is from St. Louis, Missouri and has spent her whole life loving history. She graduated in 2021 from university and subsequently moved to Spain to teach high school at a bilingual school. She particularly enjoyed teaching history classes in English and longed to return to academic writing. Now she has written over 50 articles for TheCollector, focusing particularly on American history, though she also loves writing about women's history. Madison currently lives in Valencia, Spain and in her spare time she enjoys going to museums, reading, and recording her podcast, Where Past Meets Planet.
Areas of Expertise
The Cultural and Historical Evolution of Soccer to the World’s Favorite Game
Soccer has been played in some form for hundreds of years globally, but where did it come from and how has it changed culture along the way?
What Year Did the Titanic Sink?
The RMS Titanic is one of the most famous ships (and shipwrecks) of all time. Its sinking is a harrowing story that has been memorialized many times, but when did it sink?
The Haitian Revolution: History & Comprehensive Guide
Often considered the most successful rebellion against slavery, the Haitian Revolution was the most radical of the Atlantic revolutions, sparking ideas about universal human rights.
The Mysteries & Location of the Infamous Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle has fascinated the public for decades with its many stories of disappearances, and the science of the region’s mystery is still ongoing.
The 10 Largest Cities of the Medieval World
In the medieval world, life shifted from the fields to cities where urban populations grew. These ten cities soon became the most notable in the world.
An Overview of Russian Dynasties: From the Rurikids to the Romanovs
Monarchs have ruled the modern-day country of Russia since the 8th century, giving way to two distinct dynasties.
Grace Kelly: Her Life, Death, & Royal Legacy
Grace Kelly was the embodiment of an American icon whose legacy continues today in many ways.
9 Facts About St. Patrick’s Day You Never Knew
Every year on March 17, hundreds of thousands celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with parades, corned beef, and green-colored everything, but what is this holiday actually for?
The Thirteenth Amendment: Abolishing Slavery in the USA
The Thirteenth Amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States but left exceptions that still impact the country.
The State of Franklin? A Forgotten Almost-State in the US
The state of Franklin is a forgotten folly of the early United States, a settlement whose government came and went in four years.
The Lost Cause Philosophy of the American Civil War: Fact vs. Fiction
The Lost Cause of the Confederacy is a philosophy that revises the causes of the US Civil War, erasing the narrative of slavery from the fight between brothers.
1950s American Culture: Suburbia, the American Dream, & Inequality
American culture developed rapidly in the 1950s, with its hallmarks shown through music, entertainment, politics, and counterculture.