10 Armed Forces “Heroes” (Who Actually Weren’t)
In the history of military service, there are some who seem to represent great valor,…
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10 of History’s Greatest Warriors
As long as there have been civilizations, there have been unending wars for power and…
People Who Accidentally Saved Their Own Lives
We all gotta die at some point, though some times fate looks at a situation…
Brutal Facts About General Curtis LeMay
Despite being one of the most important military leaders in World War II — he…
People Whose Reputations Were Unjustly Destroyed
Often, what constitutes deplorable behavior is determined by the sociocultural and sociopolitical norms of a…
The Most Infamous Impostors in History
For most of us, the idea of pretending to be someone else day in and…
10 of History’s Most Eccentric Royals
These royals were known for their whimsical, odd ways. Actually, one of the royals on…
These Tyrants Were Actually Beloved by Their People
According to Jean Kim, M.D.’s 2017 article in Psychology Today, “Why Do People Follow Tyrants?”,…
Filthy Rich People Who Lost Their Fortunes
Throughout history, the advance in technology and production has also come up with the concentration…
These Facts About US Presidents are Stranger Than Fiction
The job of being President of the United States is often called ‘the most powerful…
Notorious Criminals Who Just Disappeared
Leaving your life behind and vanishing is surprisingly difficult to do. It is even harder…
Debunking Famous Myths About Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman is well known in the United States as an escaped slave and abolitionist,…
Facts About Hitler You Probably Didn’t Know
We know Adolf Hitler was one bad dude and many articles have been published outlining…
These Researchers Conducted Crazy Experiments …on Themselves
The experiments were epic, the results often disastrous or fatal. They were invasive or dangerous…
Kidnapping Victims Who Were Later Found Alive
Kidnapping is a horrible crime, which effects every kind of person, from children to adults,…
History’s Most Notorious Gladiators
Gladiators entertained the Roman crowds 2,000 years ago and they entertain us today in movies…
The Terrifying Canadians of Historical Infamy
Canada is stereotyped as a free, wild country with inhabitants that are known for being…
Eccentric Royals From Throughout History
These royals were known for their whimsical, odd ways. Actually, one of the royals on…
History’s Worst Popes
In the two thousand years since Christ walked the earth and founded one of the…
The World’s Weirdest Political Figures
Most political leaders are extremely well polished, with focus groups and other experts helping them…
History’s Deadliest Gunslingers
There’s no more iconic scene in Western movies than the good old-fashioned pistol duel, where…
History’s Most Incredible Ancient Warriors
War has existed for as long as humanity itself. We’ve been fighting each other over…
Forgotten Female Firsts From Throughout History
Today we take a look at some notable and some slightly odd female firsts that…
The War Heroes Who Were Abandoned By Their Home Countries
Their stories of courage and sacrifice fill library shelves and sometimes are even immortalized on…