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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

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 |

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 |

There Is an Ancient City Buried Under Lake Titicaca

After learning about the possible existence of a temple in the area, Belgian archaeologist Christophe Delaere went..

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.

Ofek Hagag |

Three Little-Known Facts About Queen Elizabeth Stuart

Elizabeth Stuart was one of the most intriguing monarchs England has ever produced. Enjoy some lesser-known facts about..

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 |

An Ancient Eight-Mile Long Mural Was Discovered in the Amazon

A recently discovered cave painting was found in the Colombian Amazon, and it's mindblowing in more ways than one.

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.

History Today

Patricia Rodriguez |

The Secret Story Behind Some Of The Beatles’ Most Popular Songs

Take a look at the inspiration behind some of the most famous songs in the last few decades.

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 |

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.

Michelle Muller |

Fascinating Facts About the Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery bus boycott is one of the earliest civil rights protests and it's also the event that helped make Rosa..

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 |

Is This the Most Important Century in History?

It's been said by several experts that the 21st century is the most critical in human history, but is it really?

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..

Mysteries

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.

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..

Ella Julius |

The Ongoing Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death

Ironically, no one knows just how the mystery writer died. Several theories surround his death but it's still a mystery.

Ofek Hagag |

Debunking the Myths Around the Green Children of Woolpit

This folk tale is pretty famous around Woolpit, England, where the alleged kids magically appeared.

Ella Julius |

These Toy Design Fails Are So Tragic, You Can’t Help but Laugh

We've seen our fair share of weirdly designed objects - store shelves are so abundant with them they're often hard to..

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..

Ella Julius |

The Truth About History’s Biggest Misconceptions

What if we were to tell you the most common stories accepted as facts couldn't be further from the truth?

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..

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.

Ella Julius |

The Surprising and Inspiring History of Pretzels

From monks to bakers, let's look back at the surprising and inspiring history of this snack.

Ofek Hagag |

The History of Arctic Exploration

Here are three of the people who've explored the freezing ice caps and lived to tell the tale.

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?

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..

Ofek Hagag |

Brick by Brick: the LEGO Story

Ole Kirk Kristiansen losing his job is the best thing to happen to the toy industry in the last century.

Ella Julius |

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

In London, they call their policemen "Bobby." What is the origin of the term? Let's find out!

Sports

Michelle Muller |

Ancient Sports That Are Completely Terrifying

Ancient humans had their competitive games which pitted teams against each other, often with bloody results.

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..

Mila Serfontein |

History of Baseball in the United States 

When it comes to the history of baseball, 20-year-old Abner Doubleday from Cooperstown, New York in 1839 is the first..

Ofek Hagag |

A Brief History of the Highland Games

The Highland Games are a symbol of great importance in Scottish culture. When and how did it first start?

Ofek Hagag |

The Continuous Love Story Between Pepsi and the Superbowl

One brand that has snagged the Superbowl commercial slot several times is Pepsi. Here is a breakdown of the must-see..

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!

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.

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.