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16 of History’s Lesser Known Dark Moments That Will Give you Chills
History has no shortage of moments when things seem to be going on their merry - or at least routine…
The Brutality of the Bosnian War Reflected in These Heartbreaking Photographs
The Bosnian War was an armed conflict that took place between 1992 and 1995 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The main…
10 of the Greatest Comebacks in History
Historical comebacks are relatively rare. In the ruthless world of politics, one slip-up can often be enough to derail a…
These 10 Iconic Diaries Will Give You A Window Into the Most Fascinating and Tragic Times in History
For both the dedicated historian and wider reader alike, diaries offer an unrivalled glimpse into past lives. Not only do…
10 Miserable Things a Slave Experience During Life on a Slave Ship
It was known as the ‘Middle Passage’ of the slave journey and it was truly brutal and dehumanizing. After being…
Boozy History: 10 Times Alcohol Helped Shape World History
For thousands of years, humans have been embracing the effects of alcohol. In Ancient Greece, for example, the art of…
10 Facts, Events, and People of the Underground Railroad
It was neither a railroad nor did it run under ground, but it did have stations, conductors, and carried what…
10 Black Slaveowners That Will Tear Apart Historical Perception
In the year 1830, at the height of the transatlantic slave trade, there were an estimated two million people enslaved…
10 Interesting Ways American Soldiers Were Fed Throughout History
The history of military rations – how the troops and sailors were fed – is a complicated one. Over time…
10 Ways the United States Has Treated its Veterans Through History
From the beginning of the United States, even before Independence was yet to be ensured by military victory, the Congress…