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16 Of History’s Best Kept Secrets
As George Orwell poignantly noted in his legendary novel 1984: "If you want to keep a secret, you must also…
From Prima Ballerina to Nazi Killer, The Story Of Franceska Mann
In most contexts, the words killer and ballerina don’t often go together. One word produces images of violence and bloodshed,…
16 Facts that Prove Rosslyn Chapel is the World’s Captivating Chapel
One of the most iconic buildings in the world is the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel, a small church building during the…
The Oregon Trail Was Filled with Hardship and Surprises, these 16 Facts Prove It
There were countless trails created from the wheels of the wagons. If the cart was too heavy to cross the…
Ancient Details about the Pre-Columbian World
Although most of us are aware of the ancient civilizations of the Americas, due to their distant past and limited…
Hitler’s Condor Legion Paved the Road to Guernica and Tested Terror Tactics on the City
In many ways, the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), pitting fascist rebels against a democratically elected government, was a…
63-Year-Old Annie Edson Taylor Went Over Niagara Falls in Nothing More Than a Barrel
During a time when women were believed to be the “weaker sex,” Annie Edson Taylor proved she was stronger than…
16 Tales that Make these Historic Lighthouses Unexpectedly Interesting
Lighthouses hold an almost mystical position in the lore of the sea. Throughout history they have been used to guide…
Why the Syrian War Will Change Western History
In 2011, a movement known as the Arab Spring took the world by surprise. It began in Tunisia when the…
Eyewitnesses Say that the Historic Gettysburg Battle Still Rages on in the Form of Unsettled Spirits
Today, Gettysburg is known as the bloodiest and one of the deadliest battles during the Civil War. The fight started…