Literature
Legends Behind the Search for the Coveted Christian Grail
The Holy Grail, a Christian artifact believed to have some mystical powers, has long been at the center of many…
Einstein’s Written Demands and 18 Other Interesting Lists Made by Historical Figures
Despite being one of the most mundane tasks imaginable, writing to-do and other organizational lists has been going on for…
18 Strange Obsessions Shed New Light on these Historical Figures
While they may have enjoyed great wealth, power and privilege, kings, queens and generals are human too, just like everybody…
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…
Mysteries of the “Mystery” Author Agatha Christie’s Disappearance in 1926
Agatha Christie is best known for being one of the best mystery writers in history, but on December 3, 1926,…
These Famous Historical Figures Suffered from Unique Phobias
Kings and presidents have always been keen to be seen as wise. Similarly, generals and warlords have always wanted to…
18 Historical Figures and Characters Who Were Actually More Than One Person
History is full of famous individuals, each distinguished by their legendary deeds and great works, destined to survive eternally in…
85 Year Old Prime Minister Wheelbarrowed a Donation of 32,000 Books between his Home and the Library in this Touching Story
William Ewert Gladstone (1809 - 1898) was nothing if not industrious. Born in Liverpool, he enjoyed a long and distinguished…
16 Reasons Why the Da Vinci Code is Full of Inaccurate History
Dan Brown’s 2003 novel, The Da Vinci Code, became an international bestseller, one of the bestselling books of all time.…
20 Amazing Polyglots in History That Most People Didn’t Know About
Right now, more than half the people in the world are bilingual. That is, alongside their own mother tongue, they…