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House of Tudor

We know everything about the Tudors. But do we? It's a complex period of history that can still throw up many surprises.
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Ancient

Mila Serfontein |

The Truth Behind the Sailing Stones of Death Valley

Death Valley is best known for its remote road called the Racetrack, a place of stunning beauty and mysteriously moving..

Ofek Hagag |

Flower Power: The Secret Ancient Meanings of Old-Time Bouquets 

In the past, each flower had its own symbolic meaning and you could code a full message using a single bouquet.

Ofek Hagag |

Facts You Never Knew About Leonardo da Vinci

Everybody knows him as the man artist behind the Mona Lisa, but Leonardo da Vinci is so much more than that.

Michelle Muller |

The History of Dogs As Pets

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

Paul Abhishek |

Discoveries and Inventions From Ancient India

Check out these important discoveries and inventions by ancient Indian civilizations.

Phelia Cantara |

In the Middle Ages, Baghdad’s Ruling Elite Held Cook-offs

You'd think that cooking competitions are a fairly recent development, but apparently, they have been around for a..

Ofek Hagag |

Archaeological Findings That Tell Us About Life in Ancient Pompeii

Pompeii has been an archaeological magnet for decades. There are still plenty of findings in there waiting to be..

Tomas Goldfarb |

Echa un vistazo a estas formas creativas en que el papel de aluminio puede mejorar tu vida

  Casi todo el mundo tiene papel de aluminio en la cocina. Es el tipo de cosas que tendemos a dar por sentado...

History Today

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..

Zoe Karbe |

Who Really Invented The Internet?

It's sometimes hard to pin a specific technological discovery on one person. This was the case with the internet.

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..

Barnali Sarkar |

Old Hollywood Beauty Practices That You Can’t Ignore

These screen sirens of yesteryears had some super sneaky tricks to up their glam game.

Ofek Hagag |

A True Marvel: Get to Know Stan Lee

Stan Lee's incredible career has shaped today's mainstream and culture and comic book culture in particular.

Ofek Hagag |

What Do You Really Know About the Moon Landing?

Here are some lesser-known facts you might like to know about the pivotal day when human feet touched the moon.

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..

Mysteries

Mark Villanueva |

Ancient Inscriptions by American Whalers Discovered Among Aboriginal Petroglyphs

Australian archeologists have discovered inscriptions made by American sailors boarding whaling vessels.

Michelle Muller |

The Secret History of Breakfast

Why do we eat pancakes? Why is cereal considered a breakfast food? And what did we drink at breakfast before we had..

Gene Paul Lim |

Three-Year-Old Was Protected by a Bear While Lost in the Woods

On February 22, 2019, a 3-year-old boy named Casey Hathaway suddenly disappeared from his grandmother’s yard, in..

Ofek Hagag |

From Witch Hunting to Witchcraft Allegations: Who Was Giles Corey?

Few men have suffered the consequences of the infamous Salem witch trials. This is Giles Corey's story.

Michelle Muller |

The Scientific Mystery of Why Humans Like Music?

From an evolutionary point of view, it makes no sense whatsoever that music affects our emotions as they do.

Paul Abhishek |

The Mysterious Ninth Legion of Ancient Rome

Known as the Ninth Legion, one of the most fearsome elite units in the Roman Empire mysteriously went completely..

David Ralph Retuya |

The Language We Speak Affects Our Perception Of Life

A series of tests made by scholars concluded that knowledge in words might alter a human's visual perception.

Ofek Hagag |

Maltese Archaeology and Why You Never Knew About It

When people think of ancient human remains, they imagine Egypt or Africa. But Malta has a lot to offer as well.

World

Janusa sangma |

House of Tudor

We know everything about the Tudors. But do we? It's a complex period of history that can still throw up many surprises.

Ish Bautista |

The Discovery of The Sword of Goujian

The interesting Sword of King Goujian of Yue is still well kept until this day and in nearly pristine condition.

Mitch Perfecto |

Fashion History: the Iconic Coco Chanel

Little Gabrielle Bonheur, aka Coco, first discovered her interest in fashion in an orphanage at just 12 years old.

Paul Abhishek |

The French Revolution in a Nutshell

The French Revolution started in 1789. That much you know. But what about other facts you forgot about this momentous..

Ella Julius |

So, How Did Vincent van Gogh Actually Lose His Ear?

Some theories say that Vincent van Gogh's famous ear cutting may not have been an act of self-injury at all.

Paul Abhishek |

The Printing Press Journeys Around the World

A brief history of a machine that played a significant role in establishing present-day civilization.

Krystle Richardson |

The Real Reason Why Czechs Don’t Speak German

Back in the 17th century, the Czech Republic fell under Austrian rule and their language nearly disappeared.

Sports

Ella Julius |

Is Babe Ruth Responsible for the Pinstripes on the Yankees’ Uniform?

Rumor has it that the New York Yankees added their famous pinstripes to make Babe Ruth look thinner.

Ella Julius |

The NFL’s Original 1920s Teams

The NFL has changed over the past 100 years. We've put together a list of the OG NFL teams circa 1920.

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.

Ofek Hagag |

The Lies Reality TV Has Told You About Sports

Despite its name, reality TV is oftentimes fake. And sports reality TV is no different. Take these shows as an example.

Jen Aguilar |

5 of the Most Memorable NBA Jerseys

These famous NBA jerseys will surely bring about some serious feelings of nostalgia.

David Ralph Retuya |

Top 4 Best Diving Destinations In Australia

Australia is the place to be for people who take scuba diving seriously.

Ish Bautista |

Things You May Have Not Known About Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was considered the greatest boxer of all time, but what do you know about him besides that?

Ish Bautista |

The 100 Year Revolution of Women’s Football

Though traditionally thought of as a man's game, football is historically been played by women too. In fact, there is a..