Callum McKelvie

Callum McKelvie

Features Editor

Callum McKelvie is features editor for All About History Magazine. He has a both a Bachelor and Master's degree in History and Media History from Aberystwyth University. He was previously employed as an Editorial Assistant publishing digital versions of historical documents, working alongside museums and archives such as the British Library. He has also previously volunteered for The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester Archives and Gloucester Cathedral. 

Articles by: Callum McKelvie

This portrait of Vlad III, or Vlad the Impaler, was painted in the early 16th century, hangs in the museum at Castle Ambras in Innsbruck, Austria

Vlad the Impaler: The real Dracula

By Marc Lallanilla, Callum McKelvie published

Reference The fictional Dracula was loosely based on a real person with an equally disturbing taste for blood: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia or — as he is better known — Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes).

protein foods

What is protein?

By Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie published

Reference Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes.

A capital execution at the Place de la Revolution by the artist Pierre Demachy

What was the Reign of Terror?

By Callum McKelvie, All About History published

The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution.

A truck of revellers passing through the Strand, London.

VE Day: The end of World War II in Europe

By Callum McKelvie, All About History published

On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to World War II in Europe and triggering huge celebrations around the world.

A cluster of psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms or shrooms

11 odd facts about magic mushrooms

By Stephanie Pappas, Callum McKelvie published

Reference Psilocybin, or magic mushrooms are a controlled hallucinogenic substance. Researchers believe they may have potential mental health treatment. Here are strange facts you may not know about shrooms.