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Saríce Holley |

5 Strange Ancient Customs You Probably Never Heard of In History Class

From injurious bloodletting to suffocating Victorian corsets, you think you’ve heard it all when it comes to..

Ish Bautista |

Feta Cheese and How it First Appeared in Homer’s Odyssey

The history behind this well-known cheese isn't talked about enough and it dates back to the time of Homer's Odyssey.

Michelle Muller |

The History of Dogs As Pets

Dogs have been a part of our history since before the written word, but nobody knows precisely when dogs became man's..

Ofek Hagag |

Sink Your Teeth Into Ancient Dentistry

We like to think about prehistoric people as less-developed humans with no sense of personal or dental hygiene. Sure,..

Daniel Deisinger |

Castles That Will Take You Back in Time and Transport You Into a Fairy Tale

Get one step closer to a modern-day fairy tale with some of these beautiful pieces of architecture and history.

Michelle Muller |

When Did We Start Thinking About Aliens?

We live in a time where the search for signs of life beyond this Earth is taken very seriously, and it's fascinating to..

Ish Bautista |

Tracing the Origin of Spoons and Their Evolution 

When we look at spoons today, we don't think much of them except that they're vital tools for our food consumption...

Ella Julius |

Tips on How to Host a Medieval Christmas

Christmas, as we know it, is associated with gift-giving, family, and joy. But how was the festive holiday celebrated in..

History Today

Zoe Karbe |

How a Turkey Surplus Became Responsible for The American TV Dinner

Unable to sell 520,000 pounds of turkey in one go, a frozen-food company turned it into a food solution; the TV dinner.

Zoe Karbe |

The History of America’s Greatest Shoe: The Converse All Star

Designed in 1917, the timeless Converse All-Star or Chuck Taylors as they are nicknamed, have played a major role in..

Ofek Hagag |

Stacy Allison: the First American Woman to Climb Mount Everest

Climbing Mount Everest is a nearly impossible mission. It's so hard it's almost idiomatic for seemingly unattainable..

Ish Bautista |

Social Media Sites From the Past That Impacted Our Lives 

Let's delve into the past to relive our favorite social media sites, their purposes, and what we loved the most about..

Michelle Muller |

More Over-hyped Actors Who Were Supposed to Be the Next Big Thing… But Weren’t

Though it may seem like a place of fame and fortune, not everything that comes out of Tinseltown lasts forever. There..

Ofek Hagag |

A True Marvel: Get to Know Stan Lee

Spider-Man. Captain America. Iron-Man. You don't have to be a comic book fan to know who those superheroes are. But you..

Ish Bautista |

The Troubled Life of Rockstar Kurt Cobain 

Kurt Donald Cobain was the frontman of the legendary band Nirvana. He was a troubled soul, but his music lives on.

Mysteries

Ish Bautista |

The Origin of the Word “Okay” and How it Started as a Joke

The roots of the word "OK" date all the way back to the 1830s, and it started as a joke!

Krystle Richardson |

Strange Ancient Insect Found Fossilized In A Piece of Indonesian Opal

While opal is always a valuable find, this piece bears a tiny yet remarkable secret cargo. Perfectly preserved within..

Ella Julius |

The Strange and Spooky History of Halloween

There's nothing quite like putting on a costume and getting free candy on Halloween, is there? Knocking on your..

Zuleka Pukwana |

50 Behind the Scenes Facts about The Handmaid’s Tale

While we wait for the new season to come out, we might as well catch up on all the trivia about the Emmy award-winning..

Michelle Muller |

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

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

Ofek Hagag |

Popcorn and How It Found Its Way Into Movie Theaters

Close your eyes and think about the movie theater. Now take a deep breath. Can you smell it? That warm, salty scent of..

Michelle Muller |

The Woman Who Became Governor 11 Years Before Women’s Suffrage

A 32-year-old woman stepped into the role of governor of Oregon more than a decade before American women gained the..

Ofek Hagag |

The Tumacacori Mission and the Hidden Treasure

Hundreds of years ago. Arizona was just the thing good treasure stories were made of. The deserts, mountains, and..

World

Ella Julius |

How These Three Infamous Hand Gestures Came to Be

Let's look at three of history's most famous hand gestures, where they originated, and what they initially meant.

Michelle Muller |

A Look At Nomadic Communities And Their Fascinating Lives

We all have our lives – school, work, the coffeehouse, the bar, and our comfortable, loving beds. But have you ever..

Ella Julius |

What’s Hiding Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile?

By now, you're probably familiar with Mona Lisa and her infamous smile, right? The one that follows you wherever you go...

Ish Bautista |

Brutalist Buildings and its Evolvement in Modern Day Architecture

Brutalist architecture became popular after 1945. The style veered away from the old ornamental style of buildings.

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.

Ella Julius |

From Their Name to Their Principles – The History of London Bobbies

In London, they don't refer to their Metropolitan Police as "detective" or "officer," they call their policemen as..

Ella Julius |

3 of the Most-Watched Television Events in History

For most of us, television has become a part of our daily lives. From Saturday morning cartoons to tuning into the news..

Sports

David Ralph Retuya |

Top 4 Best Diving Destinations In Australia

Australia is the place to be for people who take scuba diving seriously. More popularly known as the home of the Great..

Ofek Hagag |

Three Gladiators You Have to Know About

Gladiators have long been inspiring art and culture. Here are three of the most famous, most ferocious ones in history.

Ella Julius |

The 5 Highest-Grossing Sports Films of All Time

You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy sports films. From watching a father and son's touching moment at a karate..

Abby Bakke |

Gold In The Bank And Gold On The Court: Net Worths of Female Athletes

Professional athletes across the globe are not only known for their outstanding skills or taking home medals and..

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.

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..

Jen Aguilar |

5 of the Greatest NBA Players of All Time

The NBA has a colorful history, stemming from entertaining games to boasting the most graceful athletes on Earth.  With..

Ella Julius |

The NFL’s Original 1920s Teams

Founded in 1920, the NFL has been bringing sports fans together for 100 years. Every season, fans come together through..