What is the historical method ? Can the historical method be use for super natural claim like the existence of fairies ? E.g multiple independent source talking about one fairy called sara be enough to prove her existance (hypothetical ) Is the historical method base on methodological naturalis...

When I read some date of event that happened before introduction of Julian calendar by Caesar, what calendar that date is more likely to refer? Proleptic Julian calendar or proleptic Gregorian calendar? For example, legendary date of Rome's foundation is the 21st of April, 752 BC. What calendar d...

I am doing some historical research on a project and need some maps, references on Calcutta in the Victorian Era, somewhere between the 1850's and 60's. Does anyone knew some good sites / books where these can be found?

This investigation commenced with me reading about the history of August "Gus" Vollmer (March 7, 1876 – November 4, 1955) who was the first police chief of Berkeley, California and a leading figure in the development of the field of criminal justice in the United States in the early 20th century...

I am researching the woes on unrepentant cities pronounced by Jesus. I'm trying to get a sense of the extent of the fighting to follow up on these cursed cities and get a more of a picture of the damage. In fact, a map would be ideal.

I just heard that it was Charles II of England that introduced what has developed into modern day men's suit to the English royal court by a decree that required the nobility to wear a shirt and a cape. This is completely unmentioned on the linked Wikipedia page. Is this true? Can you tell me mo...