Around the world, wedding rituals vary greatly from culture to culture. While the idea of…
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?
It was with great pride — and only mild nausea — that we shared with…
In the centuries prior to the French Revolution, French authorities used a variety of methods…
The Roman Empire has been represented in cultural contributions as diverse as the 1959 American…
In August 1969, the followers of Charles Manson committed some of the most horrific murders…
Mao Zedong, who you may also know as Chairman Mao, is one of those rare…
Eccentricity is one of the great British pastimes. History is full of figures who displayed…
Professors fill a highly regarded role in society, being seen as trusted and learned professionals.…
There have been many unexplained disappearances of aircrafts over the years. There’s no denying that…
I apologize for the intrusion of posting on a top 10 list site without a…
Throughout history there have been a lot of amazing leaders. Some of them led from…
When you think of the term “freak show” you might imagine scenes from a bygone…
Ireland’s long history is riddled with ancient mythology and folklore. Ireland’s ancient societies, the Druids…
Like all workers, bank robbers are adapting to a changing culture. According to Albert Samaha’s…
The Wild West of the United States sets the stage for famous gunslinger films, but…
Venice is a city unlike any other on earth, and if you’re only there for…
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is one of the most famous addresses in the world, as it…
The United States of America has a befuddling relationship with the largest oil exporter in…
Settlement in England The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic invaders who came from what is now the…
When learning about history you often assume you are learning about the most important people…
We’ve all heard of a “pyramid scheme,” but many people don’t actually know what they…
Alchemy is the ancient science of attempting to transform lead into gold. Alchemists also sought…
We were going to put together a list of “things the government could be hiding…
From about 1550 to 300 BC, the Phoenicians ruled the Mediterranean. They influenced the ancient…