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Ancient

Andres Caluag |

Were The Dinosaurs In Decline Before The Asteroid Strike?

It is common knowledge among scientists that the extinction of the dinosaurs that took place roughly 65-66 million years..

Ella Julius |

Four of Our Favorite Egyptian Pharaohs

Get ready to brush up on some remarkable facts and learn about some Egyptian pharaohs that changed the country's..

Saríce Holley |

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

if you aren’t familiar with these 5 ancient customs, you will definitely have some interesting conversation starters.

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 |

Wheat and How We Domesticated It

Wheat used to be a wild grain before we domesticated it. But how did this process even happen?

Paul Abhishek |

Three Medieval Knights You Have to Know

Take a look at three of the most important knights who changed the course of history.

Michelle Muller |

Indian food Myths You Probably Believed

With thousands of Indian restaurants in America, more and more people learn about all the delicious dishes India has to..

Ofek Hagag |

The History of School Uniforms

Have you ever thought about where school uniforms come from? It all started sooner than you'd think.

History Today

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..

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 |

A Brief History of Chocolate

With a history spanning over 4,000 years, chocolate has traveled a rocky road to becoming the mass-produced success it..

Zoe Karbe |

How One Man Liberated a Whole Nation

After 27 years in prison, on February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released. As the leader of the African National..

Zoe Karbe |

The Most Insane Stunts Since Evel Knievel

These iconic stuntmen pushed the boundaries in death-defying acts.

Mark Villanueva |

The Lost History of American River Communities, Revisited by an Artist in a Shantyboat

Wes Modes is documenting life along America’s waterways. American rivers used to be home to thousands of people,..

Mysteries

Ofek Hagag |

What’s at the Bottom of the Oak Island Money Pit?

Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, has sparked the curiosity of many for centuries.

Zoe Karbe |

The Disappearance of D.B Cooper 

It was November 24, 1971, and a man dressed up in a suit went up to a Northwest Orient Airlines counter at the Portland..

Zoe Karbe |

The Story Behind The Mysterious “Wow!” Signal

On 15 August 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman picked up a slight irregularity while conducting a narrowband radio survey on..

Zoe Karbe |

The Gangster Who Left Behind a $150 Million Treasure 

Dutch Schultz went to great lengths to keep his money hidden and this secret stash is one of the greatest treasures that..

Michelle Muller |

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

Carrie B. Shelton became the first woman to assume a state's top office. And she couldn't even vote.

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.

Mark Villanueva |

Stolen ‘Life’ Magazine Returned After Half a Century

The Cuyahoga County Public Library, through its Parma branch, received a highly unusual package delivered by the US..

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

Michelle Muller |

A Look at Nomadic Communities and Their Fascinating Lives

Even in these modern times, millions of people around the world live as nomads. Here's a glimpse into their lives.

Ella Julius |

So, How 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.

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..

Krystle Richardson |

Is It Possible To Be An Ethical Billionaire?

A billion dollars is a thousand million dollars. To put that in perspective, if you had that much money and spent..

Michelle Muller |

The Real Reason Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World

An astonishing 4 percent of the world's cheese ends up stolen, making it the world's most stolen food.

Jen Aguilar |

Yet Another Canadian Diplomat in Cuba Caught the “Mystery Illness”

In an official statement, the Canadian government confirmed the case and made known that their diplomatic staff in Cuba..

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

Ofek Hagag |

The Secrets of the Oldest Gym in the World

The oldest gym in the world is a traditional Iranian zurkhaneh and we're here to let you glimpse inside it.

Ofek Hagag |

The Humble Beginnings of the NFL

The biggest, highest-earning sports league on the planet started with a group of passionate men from Canton, Ohio.

Jen Aguilar |

5 of the Most Memorable NBA Jerseys

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

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..

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...

Ish Bautista |

The Invention of the Snowboard

Snowboarding is a sport with its own special equipment and culture. But how did it first come about?

Ish Bautista |

The Biggest NBA Draft Mistake of All Time

One of the most epic blunders of NBA history was when Sam Bowie was picked instead of Michael Jordan in the NBA drafts..

Ella Julius |

Female Surfers Have Been Riding Waves Since the 17th Century

While Christian missionaries tried to suppress surfing in the 1800s, a Hawaiian princess helped bring it back!