These Maps Will Change How You See the World
Our mental image of world geography is derived from many subjective factors, like where we…
The World’s Largest Archaeological Sites
One of archaeology’s most exciting aspects is that it’s an ever-changing landscape that continually forces…
10 Places We Can’t (or Won’t) Go Anymore
Human beings are natural explorers. We as a species would love nothing more than to…
10 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About the Military
Military actions and life have long been a subject for the film industry. Virtually every…
10 Things Scientists Still Can’t Fully Explain
The last decade may not have been the best time for everyone, though for science,…
Legendary Leaders: Charlemagne
His name means Charles the Great — a fitting description for a brilliant military commander,…
10 of History’s Strangest Ancient Rulers
The word strange is barely adequate for some of the ancient leaders described here, if…
Forgotten Historical Sex Scandals That Will Shock You
You’re probably familiar with the old expression – “sex sells.” Well, that applies here, as…
Assassins That Changed the World
Assassinations have always been a preferable way of solving conflict over all-out war, which can…
The World’s Most Unusual Volcanoes
Plate tectonics defines our world, forging and shaping the crust of the Earth as the…
10 Incredible Ancient Engineering Methods
The ruins of ancient civilizations prove the existence of cultures thousands of years gone which…
10 Deadly Things We Used to Think Were Safe
Someone once said that life doesn’t come with an instruction book. It’s a learning process…
Mysterious Deaths from History That Left Unanswered Questions
Today we take a look at some notorious deaths from history that occurred under mysterious…
The Incredible Ways We Could Explore the Universe
Humans have dreamed of traveling the stars since the early days of science fiction, and while we’ve…
10 Fascinating Facts About the Industrial Age
The Industrial Age saw the formation of many new technologies that would change the face…
Explosive Facts About the Invention of Gunpowder
Today a pound of smokeless gunpowder generally costs $25 in the United States, which would…
Weird Things That Have Been Banned in China
The modern Chinese government is not exactly known for its tolerance. They seek to keep…
10 Well Known Things That Never Actually Existed
The world is full of mysterious things. If you had to Google right now you’ll…
The Fascinating Ways Microbes Could Revolutionize Space Travel
In 2020, Space-X’s Crew-1 dragon capsule docked with the International Space Station (or ISS), where…
Ancient Foods That Should Make a Comeback
A surprising number of foods enjoyed by our ancient forebears remain a commonly consumed part…
10 Ancient Myths That Turned Out to be Real
The myths of the ancient world still inspire us today in literature and in pop…
Big Misconceptions About Modern Warfare
War is hell, though most of us have an immensely inaccurate idea of exactly what…
Fascinating Facts About the Early Electric Age
Electricity has become so commonplace that we tend to only notice it when it’s not…
Incredible Ways Modern Technology Has Aided Archaeology
The popular depiction of archaeologists covered in dust, carrying an assortment of small shovels, brushes,…