Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is one of the great unsolved mysteries of modern science. Although…
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We all love history and here are a host of history lists to prove it. Get your history knowledge in the form of top 10 lists, it is easier on the stomach.
Although the First World War technically took place in the same century, World War II…
Obviously, soldiers have amongst the most dangerous jobs in the world. When it’s not the…
Ever since the Moabite King Eglon was stabbed to death on his throne in 1200…
The Celts are an often misunderstood people. Originating from Austria (circa 1200 BC), they spread…
The image of the knight holds a particular fascination in the modern imagination as the…
While political and military leaders come and go, religious figures seem to endure throughout the…
Eighteen is a special time in a person’s life. In most countries, 18-years-old is when…
December 25th is almost universally celebrated as Christmas, the holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of…
In archaeology, an artifact is an object recovered which may provide cultural interest and help…
Despite William Shakespeare’s status as a literary giant, a small but vocal group of scholars,…
While unfortunate, it cannot be denied that warfare has had a major role in shaping…
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a…
While literally millions of ships of all shapes and sizes have been built over the…
Dressing as a member of the opposite sex has a long and varied history. In…
Older and wiser, the games industry is still no stranger to failure. Thankfully, due to…
It only takes a spark to ignite the flames of revolution. As the spirit of…
As writing goes, English is pretty straightforward. Sure, it has its weird parts: some of…
While it’s true that beauty is often in the eye of the beholder, it’s also…
Did you ever stop to wonder: “Hey, what was the manliest thing anyone ever said?”…
Say the year 2012 to most people and chances are they will think of doomsday,…
Of course, coincidences happen all the time: we were just thinking of someone when they…
The Second World War was the greatest, bloodiest conflict in human history. Millions were killed,…
The Influenza pandemic of 1918 caused more deaths than the four years of the Bubonic…