What Do You Really Know About King Leonidas and His 300 Spartan Warriors?
You’ve seen him portrayed by Gerard Butler in the epic film “300”, but have you ever given much thought to the real character of Leonidas, King of Sparta? A large..
History Today
A Brief Guide to the Florence Syndrome Phenomena
If you have a huge knack for art, then there’s no feeling like being able to appreciate the finest visual craft you’ve ever..
Painful Beauty Gadgets That Thankfully Never Made it
Ironically, These Beauty Devices Were Designed to Torture People Chances are you’re not a supermodel (because nobody’s..
The Day Twitter Came Into Our Lives
As we find ourselves constantly plugged into Facebook, WeChat, or Whatsapp, we tend to forget about the days that these apps..
These Forensic Experts Have Brought These Historical Figures Back To Life
It’s been a real pain recreating faces on historical figures. Unfortunately, Nefertiti didn’t walk around taking..
These Acts of Goodwill Shaped History
Far too often, researchers and experts look at our past through the lens of war and politics. While these events have without..
The Origin of Dog Training
From cruelty to kindness — how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened. Dog training used to be cruel, a..
The American Civil Liberties Union
Established in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, a non-profit legal organization, aims to defend the constitutional..
World
The Long & Flavorful History of Restaurants
Though it may seem like people have been eating outside of their homes since the beginning of time, restaurants (like everything..
The Real Reason Why Czechs Don’t Speak German
Back in the 17th century, when it was known as the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Czech Republic fell under Habsburg (aka Austrian)..
The Bachelor Episode That Gave A Positive Nod to The #MeToo Movement
When Caelynn Miller-Keyes opened up to Colton Underwood about being sexually assaulted in college, it made the episode different..
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 pill..
Scuba Divers Should Follow These Top Artists
There is a growing number of artists that specialize in underwater work. From sculptures to paintings, the depth itself in..
Uncovered: Lactating Spiders Feed Milk to Their Young
Spiders may not be mammals but scientist have discovered something new and exciting about these species—spider milk exists...
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 would..