10 Amazing Facts About The Field of Cloth of Gold
History might make it seem like they preferred conflict, but medieval and Renaissance European monarchs actually invested considerable time and…
White Ship Disaster: 10 Tragic Facts Revealed
“No ship that ever sailed brought England such disaster,” a 12th-century historian wrote, succinctly capturing the essence of the White…
10 Touching Tales From Ancient Roman Tombstones
Most modern tombstones are pretty basic. They usually just have our name, birthdate, and death date. It doesn’t give people…
Queen for 9 Days: Lady Jane Grey’s Tragic Story
Lady Jane Grey, niece of the infamous Henry VIII, briefly held the throne of England amidst political machinations and religious…
Apocalypse When? 10 Times Doomsday Was ‘Imminent’
It’s the end of the world as we know it… and we feel fine! Pretty much as long as humans…
10 Surprising Facts About Ordinary Medieval People
The Middle Ages, often romanticized in popular culture, holds many surprising facts about the lives of ordinary people. Beyond the…
French Royalty: 10 Intriguing Mysteries & Controversies
In June 2020, the statue of King Louis IX of France in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri was surrounded by…
WWII’s Secret Hiding Spots: Priceless Treasures Revealed
Amid the chaos of World War II, the protection of art and valuables became a critical mission. As Hitler aimed…
10 Ancient Conquerors History Forgot: Empires & Leaders
History is full of famous conquerors, but many powerful leaders have faded from memory. These figures once commanded vast armies…
Colditz: 10 Surprising Facts About This WWII Nazi POW Camp
Dating back to the 11th century, Colditz Castle in eastern Germany has a history. After the outbreak of the Second…
