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Mysteries | | Janusa sangma

The Secrets of Machu Picchu

The ruins of Machu Picchu have spurred many myths and legends. The monument inspires travelers, adventure seekers, and history buffs every year. Over a quarter-century later,..
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Ancient

Michelle Muller |

Ancient Roman Statues Were Actually Really Colorful

The history of the Roman Empire, which spans over centuries and multiple continents, is chronicled in statues and..

Ofek Hagag |

Meet the Fearsome Viking Ivar the Boneless

The legendary Viking warrior, Ivar the Boneless, was a fearsome, demon-like warrior, but what parts of his story are..

Ofek Hagag |

Meet the Famous Boots-Wearing Human Skeleton

One human skeleton can shed light on the way people used to live and tell stories beyond our wildest imagination.

Michelle Muller |

Disturbing Beauty Trends From History

People from ancient periods relied on some incredibly creepy beauty trends.

Michelle Muller |

When Did We Start Thinking About Aliens?

It's fascinating to see the history behind our preconceived ideas about aliens and the very concept itself.

Michelle Muller |

The History of Dogs As Pets

Dogs became man's best friend through a gradual process of drawing closer.

Ish Bautista |

Tracing the Origin of Spoons and Their Evolution 

Here are some interesting facts about the evolution of spoons and how different they are before compared to today.

Ofek Hagag |

Surprising Mummified Discoveries Unearthed in Egypt

Did you know that some of the ancient Egyptians were also buried with mummified exotic animals?

History Today

Michelle Muller |

A Brief History of Witches, Were They Villains or Victims?

This fascinating figure has long symbolized our society's complex views and attitudes towards female intuition and..

Michelle Muller |

What Was the Cause of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

This market crash was considered the worst economic event in the world. In the wake of Black Tuesday, America went into..

Michelle Muller |

A Brief History of the Art Deco Movement

We've all heard the phrase "Art Deco" in conversations here and there, but how exactly did this style come into being?

Michelle Muller |

The History Behind Brunch

Love it or hate it, the time-honored testament to a meal in place of breakfast and lunch we call Brunch has existed..

Zoe Karbe |

Tetris and How it Led to Game Boy Fever

Tetris was popular in the 80s but it became the game of a generation with the launch of Nintendo's Game Boy.

Paul Abhishek |

The Evolution of Television

Television is one of the most outstanding innovations of our time. It has quite a history! Check out some of its..

Daniel Deisinger |

Stars That Regret Their Most Iconic Movie Roles

There are plenty of fine folks who regret some of the things they did on camera. Even these Hollywood A-listers.

Mysteries

David Ralph Retuya |

11 Most Expensive Things in the World That have Been Stolen

These works of art and pieces of pop culture were at the heart of some of the most high-profit crimes in history.

Ofek Hagag |

Popcorn and How It Found Its Way Into Movie Theaters

It's hard to remember a time when popcorn and movie theaters weren't so intertwined. Apparently, this pairing took some..

Michelle Muller |

The History Behind Humming

Research has shown that humming can help reduce stress, induce calmness, enhance sleep, and lower our heart rate.

Ofek Hagag |

Why Pirates Were So Obsessed With Eyepatches

How did the eyepatch come to be so strongly linked to pirates?

Janusa sangma |

The Crazy Conspiracy Theory on the Prohibition That Was Actually True

Conspiracy theories typically have two common elements – they’re crazy and suggest an elaborate government cover-up...

Michelle Muller |

“The Great Moon Hoax” Published in the “New York Sun”

In August 1835, the first articles that announced the discovery of life on the moon appeared in the "New York Sun"..

Janusa sangma |

How a Town in Europe Once Danced Itself to Death

Dance till you drop took on a whole new meaning in the town of Strasbourg.

David Ralph Retuya |

How Reading and Writing Evolved Through the Years

In a world where reading and writing didn't exist, how could our ancestors develop this kind of skill?

World

Gene Paul Lim |

The Most Famous Carnival in the World: The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro

No place on earth holds a celebration like Rio de Janeiro, where all walks of life gather to party like no one's..

Michelle Muller |

This Soda Brand is the World’s Worst Polluter

A global movement for a plastic-free future, 'Break Free From Plastic,' has released its annual audit of the worst..

Jen Aguilar |

Here’s Why We Should Never Forget Katharine McCormick’s Special Role in the Birth Control Movement

Philanthropist Katharine Dexter McCormick played a highly significant role in a pioneering research about birth control..

Mark Villanueva |

Modernism and Post-Modernism in the Arts

Beginning from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century, modernism peaked during the 1960s.

Ofek Hagag |

He Did What? Actors and Their First Jobs

What we are used to seeing in film and TV is usually full to the brim in glitz and glamour. Sometimes it can be easy to..

Krystle Richardson |

Is It Possible to Be an Ethical Billionaire?

Billionaires, taxes, and the complicated philosophical questions they pose.

Ella Julius |

What’s Hiding Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile?

Mona Lisa is famous for her smile. But have you ever noticed all the other gloomy things about the star of the portrait?

Sports

Ish Bautista |

Facts About the World’s Greatest Surfer of All Time – Kelly Slater

Here are some cool facts about Kelly Slater that you might find interesting.

Jen Aguilar |

Last Years 5 Highest-Paid NBA Players

There’s no doubt that the NBA is booming, and some of its superstars are among the highest-paid athletes in the world...

Paul Abhishek |

The First Grand Prix

In 1906, the first Grand Prix was organized not knowing this would turn into the most prestige sport in the world.

Ofek Hagag |

These Celebrities Walked Away From a Football Career

A football career takes lots of luck and talent. Making it in Hollywood is just as hard. These celebs somehow did both.

Ish Bautista |

Tony Hawk Conquers the 1st 900

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk has pulled off a stunt like no one ever could.

Andres Caluag |

Highest Paid Careers in Sport

When we were children, many of us dreamed of what our ideal job would be. For some, being a professional player of the..

Ish Bautista |

Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America

"Futbolera" is an ode to women's stories and their experiences of pressure and struggle in the world of sports.

Ish Bautista |

Female Kicker Ashley Martin Amazes the Gridiron World

Ashley Martin is one of the most interesting figures in current female soccer.