33 Benjamin Franklin Quotes That Capture American Wisdom At Its Finest
This post was originally published on this siteThese classic Benjamin Franklin quotes taken from volumes like Poor Richard’s Almanack will both inspire you and make […]
enlightening
26 Weird Holidays And Bizarre Festivals From Around The World
This post was originally published on this siteFrom Japan’s Kanamara Matsuri penis celebration to the gigantic La Tomatina food fight in Spain, experience some weird […]
Chiune Sugihara – The Japanese Holocaust Savior You’ve Never Heard Of
This post was originally published on this siteThough he could have lost his job, and his life, if the government found out, Chiune Sugihara continued […]
What History Got Wrong About The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon
This post was originally published on this siteWhile many saw the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as a legend, research shows that it may have actually […]
Discovery Of 85,000-Year-Old Finger Bone Drastically Shifts Timeline Of Human Migration
This post was originally published on this siteThis fossil may point to a radically different path in terms of human history. The post Discovery Of […]
That Time Hulk Hogan Bodyslammed André The Giant [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteHulk Hogan bodyslamming André the Giant was heard around the world. But, how did the biggest match in […]
33 China Facts That Will Boggle Your Mind
This post was originally published on this siteFrom the secrets of the Great Wall to the realities of its pollution nightmare, these interesting facts about […]
21 Famous Pirates That Put Jack Sparrow To Shame
This post was originally published on this siteForget Jack Sparrow. These famous pirates were the swashbuckling, sword-slinging ruffians that originally made the skull and crossbones […]
The Story Of Hannelore Schmatz — The First Woman To Die On Everest
This post was originally published on this siteHannelore Schmatz summited Everest with her husband in 1979. Unfortunately, she’d never make it down to celebrate with […]
This Week In History, April 1 – 7
This post was originally published on this siteSome West Africans’ DNA linked to unknown “ghost species” ancestor, evidence of medieval coffin birth uncovered, painting worth […]
Linda Lovelace Was The Girl Next Door Who Starred In The Most Famous Adult Film Of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Lovelace rose to fame after starring in the groundbreaking adult film “Deep Throat.” But the story behind […]
Heinrich Himmler Thought Germans Were Descended From Nordic Gods – So He Tried To Prove It
This post was originally published on this siteThose working for the Ahnenerbe project set out to prove that the Aryan race was descended from Nordic […]
How Irish Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley Defied Elizabeth I And Conquered A Man’s World
This post was originally published on this siteHow pirate queen Grace O’Malley ruled the high seas, bent the English crown to her will, and rose […]
25 Leaning Tower Of Pisa Facts That Capture Its Iconic Appeal
This post was originally published on this siteThese facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa reveal everything there is to know about the world’s most […]
This Week In History News, March 4 – 10
This post was originally published on this siteOldest message in a bottle found, WWII ship uncovered, George Washington’s tree knocked down, Amelia Earhart’s remains possibly […]
Inside The Astounding Life Of Kim Peek – The Real Rain Man
This post was originally published on this siteExperience the astounding feats of Kim Peek, the real Rain Man, and discover exactly why he was so […]
Inside Pablo Escobar’s Death And The Shootout That Took Him Down
This post was originally published on this siteAs the murderous drug kingpin fell, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. Many took credit for […]
Meet Marilyn vos Savant — The Woman With The World’s Highest IQ
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn vos Savant took her first IQ tests at age 10, which recorded her off the charts intelligence, […]
Sizing Up Kanamara Matsuri — Japan’s Crazy Penis Festival
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kanamara Matsuri festival is more than just penis-shaped candies, it’s a celebration of diversity and sex-positivity. The […]
Queen Olympias — The Kick-Ass Mother Of Alexander The Great
This post was originally published on this siteIf not for the indomitable Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great may never have conquered half the world during […]
Otto Rahn And The Nazi Crusade For The Holy Grail
This post was originally published on this siteOtto Rahn was an openly gay and liberal-leaning historian in search of the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, Heinrich Himmler, […]
Meet Hua Mulan — The Legendary Warrior Behind The Disney Classic
This post was originally published on this siteLong before she was the heroine of a Disney movie, Hua Mulan was a fearsome warrior of Chinese […]
26 Famous Gangsters From The Height Of The Public Enemy Era
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 27 George “Baby Face” Nelson George “Baby Face” Nelson was a notorious bank robber and […]
13 Photos That Take You Inside The Fuhrerbunker — Hitler’s Final Hideout
This post was originally published on this siteThe Fuhrerbunker was Adolf Hitler’s last hiding spot, a lavish, expansive complex sprawling beneath the grounds of the […]
Beware The Deadly Nightshade — The Beautiful Plant That Can Kill You
This post was originally published on this siteIngesting just two to four berries from deadly nightshade can kill a child. Ten to 20 berries can […]