Literature
20 Lesser Known History Facts That Captured Attention
History is composed in the main of broad outlines and major stories known by many, and smaller stories and details…
18 Facts About the 1858 Great Stink of London
In the middle of the 19th century, London was arguably the greatest city in the world. It was the heart…
16 Geriatric Figures from History who Didn’t Let Age Stop Them
History is (perhaps annoyingly) full of notable child prodigies and people who made a mark on the world at an…
20 Overlooked Superheroes from History that Deserves a Chance at the Cinema
Despite living in the so-called "golden age of superhero movies", with dozens in pre-production and at least a few blockbuster…
16 Times “The Witcher” Borrowed from Real-World Mythology
Based on a collection of fantasy short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a fantasy…
20 Times Game of Thrones “Borrowed” From Real History
When asked about the inspiration behind his internationally successful fantasy epic series A Song of Ice and Fire, author George…
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…
These 16 Romantic Break-ups Changed History
Breaking up is hard to do for almost everyone. But for certain prominent figures from centuries past, the end of…
20 Pieces of Evidence That Support Events in the Bible
Although one cannot deny the cultural impact of the Bible, with estimated total sales surpassing five billion and is widely…
This Disastrous Shipwreck Forced Survivors into Cannibalism and Inspired the Tale of Moby Dick
Before trying his hand at writing, the young Herman Melville’s brief career on the sea would influence his later works.…