Literature
Historic Children’s Fairy Tales That Will Haunt Your Nightmares
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…” For generations of children, the opening phrase to this song is a beckoning…
Hollywood Has Nothing on the Insanity of the Real Greek Myths
Ancient Greek mythology as depicted by Hollywood often departs from the original source material. That is understandable since studios want…
A Disturbing Compilation of the Slimiest People in History
Many historic figures had dark and slimy sides to their personalities. Take Bonnie Prince Charlie, who as a charming youth…
How Arthur Conan Doyle Plotted Against Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed more often, in books, short stories, plays, films, radio and television broadcasts, than any other…
These Precious Historical Artifacts Were Discovered in Pawn Shops
“Pawn Stars” is one of the most popular television shows to date. You might have a favorite episode, cast member,…
How the Entertainment Industry Distorts History
It is widely believed that when Brutus struck his friend, the dying Julius Caesar, the latter uttered the words, “Et…
Mistresses and Lovers of Historical Figures Who Left Their Mark on History
The title of the royal mistress dates back thousands of years but is not something that you often read about…
35 Captivating Facts About Anne Frank And Her Family
Dead at the age of 15, Anne Frank lived through more terrifying events than most people do who live to…
The Sad Story Of Christopher McCandless, The Man From ‘Into The Wild’
‘Into the Wild’ is a non-fiction book-turned-movie written by Jon Krakauer about Christopher McCandless’s journey into the Alaskan wilderness. If…
Strange Tales and Forgotten Stories About The Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz first appeared in 1900, and was so successful that another 13 books by the original…