Bizarre and Memorable Deaths from History
The Darwin Awards look at unique and dumbfounding ways that people manage to “take themselves…
Author Radu Alexander
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…
More Horrifying Archaeological Discoveries
From what we know of history, most of it was not particularly pleasant or peaceful.…
More Incredible True Stories That Should be Movies
Whenever Hollywood is feeling a dearth of creativity, all it has to do is look…
Forgotten Female Firsts From Throughout History
Today we take a look at some notable and some slightly odd female firsts that…
The Terrific Tales of the Bone Wars
The second half of the 19th century was a prosperous period for American paleontology. States…
The Major Controversies Surrounding Historical Discoveries and Inventions
Innovation breeds controversy. Whenever something new is discovered or invented, there is the matter concerning…
The Legendary Exploits of Real Animals
History is full of interesting animals that are barely remembered today. From wartime wildlife to…
The Bloody Episodes That Shaped the American Mafia
The American Mafia: it might not be the first, it might not be the biggest,…
The Bizarre Things the FBI Has Investigated
Initially known as the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), the FBI came into being in 1908.…
These Famous Disappearances May Never Be Solved
There are countless people who simply vanished from the pages of history. Some disappearances, like…
The Dark, Forgotten Moments in America’s History
America has plenty of skeletons in its closet. Some of them like MKULTRA or the…
10 Forgotten Female Firsts From History
Today we take a look at some notable and some slightly odd female firsts that…
10 Real Animals And Their Legendary Exploits
History is full of interesting animals that are barely remembered today. From wartime wildlife to…
Top 10 Exciting Adventures of the Pinkertons
Started by Allan Pinkerton in 1850, the Pinkerton Detective Agency grew so large that it…
Top 10 Detectives More Interesting Than Sherlock Holmes
They say that truth is stranger than fiction. While storybook detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Hercule…
10 Historical Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are very popular today, but they are not a new phenomenon. There have…
10 of Britain’s Greatest Eccentrics (or Weirdos, if You Were Poor)
Eccentricity is one of the great British pastimes. History is full of figures who displayed…
10 Memorable Moments from Blair House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is one of the most famous addresses in the world, as it…
10 Detectives More Interesting Than Sherlock Holmes
They say that truth is stranger than fiction. While storybook detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Hercule…
10 Historical Suicides That Might Have Been Murders
History is full of mysterious deaths. Some of them are deemed suicides, but have enough…
10 Infamous Crimes from the Dark History of London
There is a lot of blood and violence in London’s history. At one point in…
10 Exciting Adventures of the Pinkertons
Started by Allan Pinkerton in 1850, the Pinkerton Detective Agency grew so large that it…