Gruesome Deaths: 10 Nauseating Ends in History
There’s not really a fun way to die. But that doesn’t mean that some deaths aren’t more disgusting than others.…
Eleanor of Aquitaine: 10 Unexpected Pioneer Moves
Eleanor of Aquitaine stands as a towering figure in medieval European history. Born in 1122, as the daughter of William…
10 Fierce Warrior Monks & Spiritual Soldiers
From Star Wars Jedi knights to Batman’s League of Shadows, the idea of monastic warriors has long captured people’s imaginations.…
Prez Facts: 10 Surprising Things About US Presidents
There's a lot we think we know about American presidents. Names like George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt are synonymous…
Wartime Wonders: 10 Creative Rationing Survival Hacks
War is a terrible experience. Throughout history, civilians on the home front have been asked to make significant changes to…
Weird Royal Traditions: You Won’t Believe #6!
Welcome to the delightfully bizarre world of royal traditions! Monarchies throughout history have been known for some pretty eccentric customs…
Iconic Hiders: 10 Fascinating Historical Hideouts
We all dream of a secret place, a personal sanctuary where we can escape the world’s problems. Maybe it’s a…
Han Dynasty: 10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know
When delving into the history of China, one cannot glance over the years from 206 BC to AD 220 without…
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…
