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How George Cheyne Created First Fad Diet, the Georgian Diet
Dieting and weight loss seem like a very modern phenomenon. Since the twentieth century, our obsession with our weight and…
10 Historic Presidential Affair Scandals
Presidential perving existed long before Clinton and Monica Lewinsky; before Trump and Stormy Daniels; before Trump and Karen McDougal; before…
The Bloodiest Tales of Scottish History
An old Scottish joke describes God’s creation of Scotland. ‘Scotland will have spectacular mountains, imposing glens, and stunning lochs. Plump…
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,…
Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia: Britain’s Forgotten Warrior Queen
Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia was a Queen in all but name. The daughter of King Alfred of Wessex and the…
10 Things You Probably Haven’t Read About Nelson Mandela
Of all the great social icons of the 20th century, Nelson Mandela probably tops the list. He is right up…
Marketing Hitler: How Adolf Hitler’s Image was Overhauled to Win the German People
In March 1932, the German National Socialist or Nazi Party expected elections to catapult them into power. Instead, they suffered…
10 of John Wayne’s Characters: What He Got Right and What He Failed Miserably At
A commonly heard critique about John Wayne’s acting is that throughout his more than fifty year acting career he consistently…
11 Unbelievable Trials By Ordeal Throughout History
Today, the legal system in the western world tries their best to make sure that everyone is innocent until proven…
From Respectable Wife to the Vampire Queen of Chicago: The Scandalous story of Evelyn Romadka
Young, attractive, and respectable, Evelyn Romadka seemed to have everything. Married to Charles Romadka, the millionaire owner of The Romadka…