Why Female “Harry Potter” Characters Remind Me of Famous Feminists
What do feminists and female “Potter” characters have in common? There is a fine line between these historic women and their fictional counterparts.
Tagged: History
The Doe’s Sacrifice: How Lily Potter Saved the World
By its prevalence in ancient mythology as well as modern stories, sacrifice is a widely appealing concept. Thus, it comes as no surprise that it not only appears in “Harry Potter” but plays a crucial role.
UPDATED: Daniel Radcliffe Set to Star on “Who Do You Think You Are?”
Daniel Radcliffe will appear on “Who Do You Think You Are?”, learning more about his family’s war history.
Redrawing the Map of Wizarding Europe
Ever wonder why wizard and Muggle national borders differ? hpboy13 explores the in-depth history and geography of the wizarding world!
“Fantastic Beasts” and the Muggle 1920s
The excitement of MuggleNet’s visit to the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” set got my mind racing. How could Muggle history have affected the magical world? I decided to do some research into my theories!
Historical Slytherins Through the Ages
Here are five historical figures who would have been sorted into Slytherin. Is your favorite on this list?
Dumbledore and Churchill: War Heroes of 1945
Who was the inspiration behind Dumbledore? Our guess is Winston Churchill!
