Folklore/Mythology
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
Major History Mistakes Made in the Movie Mary, Queen of Scots
Released in late-2018, Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Saoirse Ronan as the eponymous Mary Stuart,…
40 Facts About the Real Robin Hood
We’ve all heard stories or seen moves about Robin Hood. How much of those tales are based in fact? Keep…
18 Memorable Coming of Age Rituals from History
Throughout much of history, societies have marked the moment when their boys became ‘men’. And most continue to do so…
All the Dirty Details About the Hatfield-McCoy Feud of the Late Nineteenth Century
The fabled feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky was one of the most storied…
18 Ways the Bible has Changed throughout History
One of the many conspiracy theories currently being foisted by those so inclined is that CERN – the European Organization…
16 Brutal Realities of Trial By Combat Fighting Throughout History
The brutal, gladiatorial fight to the death between champions in Game of Thrones has reintroduced trial by combat to the…
20 Islands That Hide Strange Secrets In Their Histories
Islands, by their very nature, stand apart from the world around them. Isolated sections of land, nature and life are…
These 18 Icons Kept Atypical Animals as Pets
In any list of exotic pets (which can be found online and in print), there are tales of questionable veracity.…
20 Biblical Traditions Heavily Influenced by Other Ancient Cultures
The Bible is an excellent example of ancient literature, dating from the mid-1st millennium BCE through the first century of…