Shocking Cults That History Tried to Forget
When you think of a “cult,” you may imagine some of the modern-day groups that…
Shocking Facts About the British Empire
The British Empire was by far the biggest empire in human history, which doesn’t sound…
The World’s Most Dangerous and Ruthless Hackers
Hackers are a strange aspect of both the underworld and the professional world. For one,…
Criminals Foiled by Their Own Stupidity
In big-budget Hollywood films, you nearly always see intelligent supervillains who have concocted a brilliant…
Myths About the CIA You Probably Believe
The CIA, which stands for Central Intelligence Agency, is one of the best known and…
History’s Most Famous and Influential Secret Societies
No matter what their supposed purpose, there’s something inherently sinister about a secret society. Though…
The World’s Most Powerful Air Forces
Since its origins in WWI, aerial combat has emerged as an indispensable element of modern…
Bizarre and Memorable Deaths from History
The Darwin Awards look at unique and dumbfounding ways that people manage to “take themselves…
These Innovations from the Napoleonic Era Changed War Forever
To some Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military geniuses of all time. He…
Crazy Gambling Wins (and the Stories Behind Them)
In 2016, $80 billion was spent on lottery tickets in the United States alone. For…
10 Must-See Places in Poland
Poland. A land of record holding attractions. A heavily wooded country in places, beautifully urbanized…
History’s Most Notorious Gladiators
Gladiators entertained the Roman crowds 2,000 years ago and they entertain us today in movies…
The Controversial Stories of Historical Discovery and Invention
Innovation breeds controversy. Whenever something new is discovered or invented, there is the matter concerning…
The Terrifying Canadians of Historical Infamy
Canada is stereotyped as a free, wild country with inhabitants that are known for being…
Catastrophic Failures of the Pharmaceutical Industry
We place our lives in others’ hands every time we see a doctor or have…
World War II Myths We Still Believe
The Second World War was one of the most far-reaching events in human history. It…
Eccentric Royals From Throughout History
These royals were known for their whimsical, odd ways. Actually, one of the royals on…
Tales From American Folklore That Are Completely Misunderstood
American folklore is a vast treasury of stories and tales which have been passed down…
The Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Art is important. People who appreciate art typically marvel at its capacity to change their…
Top 10 Most Heavily Trafficked Animals on Earth
On a planet with finite resources, more human demand is placed on many species than…
The Darwin Awards: Honorable Mention Idiocy
We’ve already covered the Darwin Awards a few times before, but we’ll give a quick…
Mad Facts About the Praying Mantis
Praying mantises are incredible creatures. In this account, we learn about these insects on steroids…
Brutal Realities of Life in the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages lasted from the fall of Rome in 486 AD through to the…
The Global Impact of the Year Without a Summer
The year 1816 was the first since the onset of the French Revolutionary Wars in…