History’s Greatest Swordsmen
Contrary to what Game of Thrones would have us believe, exceptionally-skilled swordsmen have been few…
Stupid Crimes Committed by Celebrities
Famous people, just like everyone else, make dumb mistakes. The only difference between those in…
Crimes Solved by Deathbed Confessions
The deathbed confession is a common cliché in films and television, usually featuring an emotionally…
10 Myths and Misconceptions About Castles
In the modern age, everyone is familiar with the look of a castle and the general idea…
The Most Expensive Items in the World (By Weight)
The world is full of expensive things. A Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita will cost you about…
10 Bizarre Archaeological Hoaxes That Fooled Everyone
Archaeology and the sciences at large are no stranger to less than savory individuals looking…
Fascinating Facts About Egypt’s Old Kingdom
The Old Kingdom refers to a specific period in Egyptian history (2575 BC to 2150…
10 Real Life Explanations for Famous Monsters
New species are still being discovered all the time. Maybe it’s because of that so…
The World’s Most Bizarre Museums
Humans, like cats, are naturally curious creatures. Fortunately, the world is full of museums to…
10 Shocking Facts About the Ancient Egyptians
Few cultures in history have been as fascinating to modern people as Ancient Egypt. What…
Interesting Facts About Animal Psychology
Animals seem like they shouldn’t be that complicated. “Animalistic” is generally shorthand for being simplistic,…
The Craziest Sailors in History
The image of sailors as being particularly mentally unbalanced has a surprising degree of official…
Fascinating Facts About Mesmerizing Mesopotamia
Ancient history can often become a snooze fest when presented within the confines of a…
The Strangest Internet Mysteries
For a lot of people, the internet has become the first stop when it comes…
10 Fascinating Facts About Druids
Today when your average person is asked to imagine a Druid, their mental picture is…
The Million Milestone: Historic Firsts to Reach Seven Figures
The number 1 million still stands as a measure of impressive achievement for many, though…
The Solar System’s Most Incredible Volcanoes
Volcanoes on Earth are extremely common. Earth is a very volcanic planet, and while our…
10 Erie Mysteries That Still Haunt Wales
We bring you the latest installment in our series where we explore a country’s past…
10 Fascinating Espionage Tactics
Espionage is perhaps as old as war itself. From infiltrating an enemy camp to kill…
10 of History’s Most Notorious Cults
The difference between a “cult” and “religion” is often a blurred line marked by either…
Fascinating Facts About the Iron Age
The Iron Age is generally accepted to have been the final age before solid, written…
The Wildest Parties Ever Thrown
When we think of history, we think of unending periods of plagues, wars and general…
10 Reasons the Confederacy was Bad… for its White Population
Let’s get this out of the way before we really get started: of course no…
10 of the World’s Oldest Known Cave Paintings
The caves of the world contain some of the best ancient works of art ever created. Not…