In the origins of country names, we find all kinds of surprising hidden histories. America,…
Browsing: Misc
Sometimes we are at a loss for where a top 10 list should go and that means we toss it here. Sure, some lists defy categorization, but Miscellaneous is a category, right?
In the surveillance state era you might think the Golden Age of organized crime is…
It’s been more than a century since the First World War ended in 1918, though…
While the Second World War is still widely discussed and analyzed, the horrors of the…
Fashion is constantly changing and reflects the unique socio-political realities of an era. However, some…
Someone once said that “without rules there is chaos.” Not to be outdone, many others…
It is time, once again, to take 10 well-known persons from the past and explore…
In the past, we have examined a few aspects of ancient Greece that still puzzle…
What’s the most remarkable thing you ever did in a single day? Your proudest achievement,…
It’s always impressive when something record breaking happens. The hottest day on record. The most…
They say everyone has one thing they’re good at. The same can be said for…
A trademark is something used to confirm and secure your intellectual property. You make up…
In movies, war is often depicted in a very straightforward and well-regimented way, at least…
At the peak of its power, the British empire encompassed about one-fourth of the world’s…
Wars aren’t always won by traditional units fighting in strict formations, even if they still…
Espionage played a crucial role during the Second World War. Spies and covert operatives were…
Who doesn’t like dragons? Despite having never existed, they’ve left their mark on human history.…
There are countless stories of people being punished for something they didn’t do throughout history,…
There’s something to be said for having the skill, the drive and the tenacity to…
On any given day you can wake up and do literally millions of things. You…
Some people say money is the root of all evil but few of us would…
It’s every entrepreneur’s hope that the business endeavors they undertake will be successful. No one…
An idiom is an expression that has the curious affectation of not making sense, strictly…
Coming up with an idea for a new business is never easy. While most people…