Ancient History
10 of the Strangest Military Units in History
Since early man first fought side-by-side, he's exploited every possible avenue to make sure he's on the winning one. The…
The Surprising Pastimes of 10 of History’s Worst Rulers Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
Running a government or being in charge of a country could be demanding work, so it is unsurprising that many…
10 Heroes Screwed Over by Their Ungrateful Countries
Why do bad things happen to good people? It is an existential question over which philosophers and theologians have agonized…
Julius Caesar’s Genius Helped Him Beat Two Armies Simultaneously in One of the Greatest Battles in History
Widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar enjoyed perhaps his finest moment at the…
12 Historic Little Known Rebellions with Tragic and Bloody Ends
Rebellion is often a tough row to hoe. Even more so if it is a rebellion against powerful and well…
From Ancient “It Girl” to Deity: How the Ancient Greek Icon, Phryne, Became a Goddess
Were the Ancient Greeks to hold a beauty contest—which incidentally they did with the Judgement of Paris—Helen of Troy would…
Not Your Average Neighborhood Graffiti: 12 Mysterious Graffiti Works from History and What they Mean
Graffiti are words or pictures informally inscribed or painted on walls, floors, and objects. Modern graffiti can be a form…
12 Royal Deaths that Took a Bizarre and Undignified Turn
Throughout most of history, royals have been mankind's most privileged class. The ones born to the purple got the best…
Nobody Can Hold a Candle to These Top 12 Fearsome Female Warriors
Throughout most of history, the bloody business of war has typically been considered a male occupation; warfare was a profession…
10 Horrible Jobs from Ancient Rome that Will Make You Thankful for Being Born in The Last Century
We might rely on regular sessions of retail therapy or morale-boosting injections of protestant work ethic to get us through…