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16 US Powerful Men Whose Darker Sides Were Kept from the Public
The American presidency, although lessened in recent years, has historically enjoyed fervent respect and admiration. The residents of the Oval…
History’s Most Prolific and Deadly Female Poisoner Helped Women get Rid of their Husbands
In 17th century Italy, most women who did not wish to take up a nun's habit and enter a convent…
20 Naval Disasters from History that Make Us Scared to Sail
Although popular attention is more commonly granted to ships lost in the course of wars, including also civilian ships such…
This Amazingly Well-Preserved Mummy Told Many Secrets… and Didn’t Come From Egypt
In 1971, a group of workers were employed by the hospital at Changsha, the capital of Hunan province in Southern…
20 Of The Wealthiest Individuals Throughout History
As The Beatles famously pointed out: "money can't buy me love". Despite this, a brief overview of human history depicts…
Before She was a Professional Chef, Julia Child Was a Secret Agent
You may already know Julia Child from her TV series on PBS called The French Chef, or her bestselling book,…
20 Important Historical Figures Who Survived Assassination Attempts
A concise and seemingly simple means to remove an individual stymieing one's own objectives, the orchestrated murder of a prominent…
35 Powerful Facts About Worldwide Peacemaker, Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as one of the greatest peacemakers who ever lived. When he died in 2013, dignitaries…
Grim Realities of Life in London’s 19th Century Slums
It was the height of the British Empire. From London, Queen Victoria ruled over large parts of the world. Riches…
The Nigerian Prince Scam Is Actually Hundreds of Years Old, But Continues to Scam People Today
When was the last time you opened your email inbox and found that if you send someone, usually a deposed…