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Robert De Graaff

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Robert is a history enthusiast who specializes in military history and dabbles in many other topics of the past. He is also a script writer for a popular history-focused YouTube channel.

Education:Montclair State University, 2013MA HistoryExpertise:
Military History
Western Civilization
Member since: Sep 25, 2024Location: United StatesPublished posts: 7

Articles by Robert De Graaff

From Gladiators to Football: The Evolution of Spectator Sports
From Gladiators to Football: The Evolution of Spectator Sports

Sports have always been popular as a form of entertainment, but how did simple games turn into a multi-billion dollar industry?

How Is Greek Mythology Still Relevant Today?
How Is Greek Mythology Still Relevant Today?

Myths were integral to how the ancient Greeks understood the world, and they are still relevant to how we see and describe the world today.

Popular Gladiator Weapons: Tools of the Arena
Popular Gladiator Weapons: Tools of the Arena

Gladiators thrilled the crowds of Rome with their fighting skills, utilizing an arsenal of unique weapons and equipment to win glory in the arena.

The Full English Breakfast: History of a British Tradition
The Full English Breakfast: History of a British Tradition

The Full English is a much-celebrated British breakfast tradition in pubs and restaurants, but how did these particular foods make it onto the English plate?

How Accurate Were the Fight Scenes in Gladiator?
How Accurate Were the Fight Scenes in Gladiator?

The blockbuster film Gladiator (2000) contains many exciting fight scenes, but how historically accurate are the battlefield and arena scenes?