10 Wars That Nearly Didn’t Happen
There are some that believe all wars can be avoided, but the history of humanity…
More Deadly Things We Used to Think Were Safe
As we’ve already seen, humans have a rich history of making bad choices before they…
The World’s Deadliest Biological Weapons
As mentioned in our list of the 10 deadliest chemical weapons, humans love to find…
Weird Luxury Foods from Throughout History
The word “delicacy” gets used a lot to describe foods that are often less than…
10 Unexpected Discoveries from Royal Tombs
Despite centuries of research and study, thousands of unexcavated areas still exist at the locations…
10 More of the Most Terrifying Places in the Known Universe
The universe is a deadly, dangerous place, and it’s filled with nightmarish objects that would cook…
10 Territories That Were Bought and Sold
The concept of buying and selling territory like a commodity has its complications, as territory…
History’s Craziest Sailors
The image of sailors as being particularly mentally unbalanced has a surprising degree of official…
Fascinating Facts About the Formation of Our Solar System
Our solar system is not nearly as old as the universe at large, but it’s…
10 Crimes Solved by Deathbed Confessions
The deathbed confession is a common cliché in films and television, usually featuring an emotionally…
More Myths and Misconceptions About the Human Body
The human body is by far one of the most mysterious things in the entire…
Hauntings with Real World Explanations
Mankind has been fascinated by the idea of an afterlife for thousands of years. The…
10 Shocking Facts About the Sumerians
One of the most controversial and enigmatic civilizations that mystifies us to this day is…
Myths and Misconceptions About Castles
In the modern age, everyone is familiar with the look of a castle and the…
The Oldest Known Cave Paintings in the World
The caves of the world contain some of the best ancient works of art ever…
Safety Measures That Made People Less Safe
Is there any greater irony than an authority figure harming those they’re trying to look…
Modern Myths About Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek culture has fascinated the world since it could first be considered ancient. The…
Rome’s Most Important Emperors
Almost 200 people have sat on the throne of the Roman Empire. Some were very…
The 10 Most Extreme Environments on Earth
No matter what kind of climates, landscape, scenery, or conditions you enjoy there is probably…
The Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About the Military
Military actions and life have long been a subject for the film industry. Virtually every…
10 Times Fast Food Places Went Off Script
In 2020, in the grips of a full-blown pandemic, fast food restaurants in America still…
The Most Unusual Places We’ve Found Life
As Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park, “If there’s one thing the history of evolution…
Safe Things We Used to Think Were Dangerous
Life is a learning process. When we discover new things it takes some time to…
Eerie Mysteries That Still Haunt Wales
We bring you the latest installment in our series where we explore a country’s past…