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The Tragic Ordeal of the Berlin Zoo in World War II
In 1841, Prussia's King Frederick William IV gifted his private menagerie to his subujects, and founded the Berlin Zoo. The…
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…
It’s Time to Revisit these 20 Political Scandals that Rocked the United States
Engulfing nearly every single presidency in United States history, political scandals are a ubiquitous part of life for American politicians.…
20 Times Americans Rebelled Against Their Government
The open resistance of orders by an established authority, rebellions are an integral part of the American national story. Fashioned…
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…
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…
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…
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…