History is full of exciting events, and made up of unusual, interesting people, who have influenced the lives of others around them in some way, either good or bad. The stories around historical events and the people who have made these events happen have come down to us through archaeological reconstructions, written records, books, or sometimes even through folk memory. Often, these tales are exaggerated or have become distorted as folk memory fades or changes. Nevertheless, they offer a glimpse into the minds and lives of people, both famous and ordinary, and the times in which they lived.

Here are some such tales for you to read.