Real history, seen up close.

My name is Tage Hammerberg. I'm 10 years old, and history is my favourite subject. I want this blog to share the real people, surprising decisions and dramatic moments behind the dates.

I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world with my family. My dad is a men's clothing designer with factories in Italy, Portugal and Turkey, and our whole family goes with him on every overseas trip. Visiting historic places and seeing how the past still shapes them is where my love of history comes from.

What you'll find

US History — the founding arguments, the frontier, industry and infrastructure, and the recurring American habit of remaking itself in a hurry.

International History — empires and trade routes, disasters and their aftershocks, and the long conversations between countries that never quite end.

How often I publish

I publish when I have a new story ready to share. Each post is dated, and I will keep adding more as I learn about new people, places and moments from the past.

A note on tone

I write for anyone who is curious. I want each story to feel clear, lively and human — not like memorising a list for an exam.