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Erin Wright

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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.

Education:Indiana University IndianapolisMA History and Public HistoryGrand Valley State UniversityBA Professional WritingExpertise:
Middle Ages
Medieval Era
American History
Women’s History
Food History
Member since: May 23, 2024Location: United StatesPublished posts: 32

Articles by Erin Wright

What Is the Voynich Manuscript?
What Is the Voynich Manuscript?

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: 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 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 Grigori Rasputin Contribute to the Russian Revolution?
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?

What Are Five Major Historical Misconceptions?
What Are Five Major Historical Misconceptions?

History is littered with examples of historical inaccuracies, many of which, despite being contested, are still a part of our common vernacular.

What Is the History of Arizona’s London Bridge?
What Is the History of Arizona’s London Bridge?

London Bridge has a long and complicated history, with several different versions being constructed throughout history.

The London Beer Flood: How Did It Happen?
The London Beer Flood: How Did It Happen?

In October 1814, one of the vats full of beer from the Horse Shoe Brewery in London failed, causing a deadly tidal wave of beer.

Special Delivery: Did Babies Travel by Mail?
Special Delivery: Did Babies Travel by Mail?

While it may seem like a tall tale, there are select instances of children visiting family by postal service, even infants.