Marie Antoinette: 10 Ways She Was Character-Assassinated
Of all the figures linked to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette stands out. Jacques-Louis David's sketch of her execution is…
10 Dark Figures Who Fueled 14th-Century Witch Hunts
The 14th century was a tumultuous period, marked by devastating events like the Black Death, which wiped out a significant…
10 Disturbing Facts You’ll Wish You Didn’t Know
Ever scroll around on the Internet only to come across a fact or story that you know will stay in…
Black Death: 10 Plague Misconceptions Debunked
The Black Plague, also known as the Black Death, was a devastating bubonic plague pandemic that ravaged Europe in the…
Phrase Origins: 10 Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Lingo
Have you ever stopped to think about where some of our most common phrases come from? These little snippets of…
Extreme Survivors: 10 Tales of Falling from the Sky
Imagine standing atop the world’s tallest skyscraper, looking down, and knowing that a fall would almost certainly be fatal. Yet,…
Mob Muses: 10 Glamorous Stars & Their Gangster Loves
The allure of Hollywood's Golden Age and the smoky backrooms of nightclubs often intertwined with the dark world of organized…
10 Ruthless Queens Who Ruled with Iron Fists
History books often highlight the accomplishments of male leaders, but many powerful and influential women have shaped the world. Their…
Banned in North Korea: 10 Shockingly Normal Things
North Korea remains one of the most isolated and secretive countries in the world. What might seem like everyday freedoms…
10 Crazy Nautical Myths and the Real Reasons Behind Them
Sailing the open ocean can be both exhilarating and dangerous. Throughout history, sailors have relied on superstitions to navigate the…
