Cold War
10 Historical Deaths Weirder Than the Movies
Sooner or later, the Grim Reaper comes for us all. However, he does not come for us all in the…
Investigation into Whether the First Man in Space Died by Accident or Murdered by his Own Government
At the beginning of the year 1961, no man had ever left the Earth. People had dreamed of it. They'd gazed…
The USSR was Ahead of the US in Space Race Until an Unexpected Tragedy
It was April 1967, and Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov was in a tough position. He was about to be launched into…
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 of the Most Heroic Acts of Self Sacrifice in History
“Greater love hath no man than this: to lay down one’s life for his friends.” So says the Bible. And,…
10 Military Commanders Who Revolutionized Warfare
Warfare is a steadily evolving beast, that constantly adapts to meet new conditions. Most of the time, the evolution is…
10 Men in History They Almost Couldn’t Kill
Death comes to every man eventually. However, throughout the course of history, there have been certain individuals who have dared…
10 of History’s Worst Decisions
History has had plenty of brilliant ideas that improved the collective lot of mankind. History has also had plenty of…
The 10 Cruelest Human Experimentation Cases in History
“First, do no harm,” is the oath taken by physicians the world over. And this has been the case for…
Double Oh Fail: 10 of the Most Inept Spies in the History of Espionage
In popular culture, spies are cool, calm and collected. Moreover, being extra cunning, smarter than the average and able to…