This article covers some of the most appalling tortures and executions that notable historic women have ever suffered. Some of whom may be familiar to you, while others perhaps less so. One thing they all have in common though, is that their suffering was horrific and painful. 10. Martina This Byzantine empress-consort was the second [...]
Our beloved blue planet gets pelted with debris from space all the time but, since most of it burns up or break apart in the atmosphere, it’s usually not a problem. Even when one does make it to the ground, they are rarely much larger than a small rock, minimizing the damage they’re capable of [...]
There are some things in life that everybody just knows, like where the Eiffel Tower is, or why it’s okay to catch a butterfly with your hands, but not a bee. These are examples of the kind of knowledge that is so basic, you just pick it up naturally throughout your life and couldn’t possibly [...]
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known politicians in history, and arguably the most popular President in the history of the United States. However, his history has been incredibly distorted by many with an agenda, some positive and some negative. Below are ten interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln; some clear up common misunderstandings, others [...]
Native American culture is alive and well these days. It thrives in its own traditions, merits and creative output. The Powwow is a social gathering that combines all these aspects and more into one cohesive moment that lasts well into the memories of those that attend. This list here is what I consider to be [...]
As anyone following the news for the past month should know, the most critical news story of April 2013 will have lasting historical significance. Yet, several other keys events have also occurred. The most significant include the following interesting and important, albeit largely depressing, items. 10. A Week of American Tragedies In addition to the [...]
If a Roman gladiator kicked enough ass in the coliseum he would be presented with “The Rudis” a small wooden dagger that granted him his freedom. A gladiator known as Flamma (AKA, The Flame) won this favour 4 times for rage murdering the fuck out of any one who stepped in front of him. Each [...]
Throughout history there have been hundreds, if not thousands, of badass warriors who dedicated their lives to whupping ass. Not all of them get recognized, sadly. Here are ten people who you’ll probably not see in a history textbook any time soon, which is a shame, because those history books would be way more awesome [...]
Historical books are all over the place, all claiming to teach you this and that, but it turns out a lot of these so-called “facts” are not accurate at all, at least not according to popular culture, the ultimate Bible. All that stuff they taught you in High School and college? Well, those were a [...]
While adultery is never good or acceptable, it’s somehow even worse when somebody in the public eye does it. It exposes so-called role models for the shams they truly are, can damage or destroy careers and, in some extreme cases, topple whole governments. There is no way, in any of these instances, that the benefits [...]
