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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…
Here’s the Scoop on this Dysfunctional Dynasty in History
Few ruling families have been as dysfunctional, perverse, or given to more intra-familial murders, than the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled…
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…
35 Facts About Donald Trump that Paved the Way for his Presidential Win
Most people know of Donald Trump only as a multi-billionaire who financed his own presidential campaign. Read on to learn…
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…
20 Times Nativism in American Politics Stepped on Immigrants and Native Americans
Nativism - the promotion of the rights of native inhabitants over those of immigrants - has been a longstanding component…
40 Outlandish Oscar Snubs Throughout the Decades
While Academy Awards are often regarded, at least in the United States, as a benchmark for signifying a quality film,…
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
Major History Mistakes Made in the Movie Mary, Queen of Scots
Released in late-2018, Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Saoirse Ronan as the eponymous Mary Stuart,…
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…