People
All in the Family: 8 Cases of Historical Incest
Incest is a taboo in many cultures today. Relationships between cousins may sometimes be frowned upon, but are legal. However,…
The 8 Worst Speeches in Modern Political History
Plato once wrote that we should be suspicious of persuasive speakers. He was in a perfect position to judge. Throughout…
The Eccentric Mogul: 8 Facts About the Strange Life of Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes was in many ways larger than life. He was of course fabulously wealthy. In his younger days, he…
Treason! 12 of History’s Most Notorious Traitors From Ancient Times to the 20th Century
"Traitor" is a heavy word laden with ugly connotations of deception and dishonesty - the kind of disreputable and disgusting…
Mother Teresa: 8 Reasons Why Some Believe She Was No Saint
Mother Teresa received 120 prestigious awards and honors during her lifetime, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her…
Benjamin Franklin’s Little Known Nooky Column
Benjamin Franklin identified himself throughout his life as a printer. He was that, but his interests and contributions to humanity…
11 Remarkable Transgender People from History
The term ‘Transgender’ covers a broad spectrum of people whose sense of gender identity does not conform to that of…
The Existence of Jesus Christ is Still a Much Debated Issue
For perhaps the most famous and influential figure in history, Jesus of Nazareth is remarkably (and frustratingly) enigmatic. Veiled beneath…
From the Battlefield to Fame and Celebrity: 12 Famous World War II Veterans
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/lenny-bruces-gay-naval-ruse We often view celebrities and famous people solely through the lens of what we see on screen, or what…
Frustrated Ambitions: The 10 Stages of How the Roman Republic Became an Empire
Born out of the expulsion of Rome’s monarchy in the late sixth century BC, the Roman Republic lasted for over…