Ancient History
Details Showing the Brutality of the Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica
The various cultures which existed in Mesoamerica in the centuries which preceded the arrival of the Europeans ensured that it…
One of History’s Greatest Minds, Hypatia, was Brutally Disposed of for being a Woman with too Much Power
In 415 AD, a most remarkable woman was murdered in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Hypatia of Alexandria was a…
The Oddest Accidents We Have Found in Medieval Books
Open a beloved old book and the memories unfold. The moment that sweetly acrid smell tickles our noses may be…
Chocolate Milk Was First Introduced For These “Healthy Medical Benefits”
Plenty of people have fond memories of growing up drinking chocolate milk with their school lunches, which usually consisted of…
16 Infamous Cults in History
Cults are notoriously tricky to define. Mainly though, for something to qualify as a cult, it needs to hold a…
16 Facts About the Brutality of Viking Life
The Vikings were a brutal people, renowned over a thousand years later for their skill and fearlessness in battle. Whilst…
Here’s Why King Tut, Ancient Egypt’s Most Famous Pharaoh, Was Actually One of its Least Significant Rulers
Tutankhamen (reigned circa 1333 - 1323 BC), is Ancient Egypt’s best known pharaoh, and the discovery of his tomb in…
21 Historical Figures Who Were Super Attractive in their Prime
Thinking about historical figures often conjures up images of wizened old men and women staring gravely out of sepia photographs.…
16 People in History Who Schemed and Plotted Their Way to the Top
We all know someone who has committed some act of treachery – betrayal, lying, seduction, maybe even nepotism – in…
17 Brutal Sibling Rivalries in History
In the Bible, Cain and Abel – the sons of Adam and Eve – were the first siblings on Earth.…