Politics
The Most Powerful Female Rulers in History
When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, she left a legacy of lifelong public service and dedication to her…
The Most Dramatic Aerial Attacks That Changed Military History
A raid in 1945 that used air-dropped incendiaries was history’s deadliest aerial attack. It set a significant chunk of a…
These Surprising Facts Make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII Extra Relatable
The reign of Henry VIII is best known for two things: Breaking with the Catholic church to head the Church of…
Historic Betrayals that Shocked the World
Betrayal is one thing that history, alas, has no shortage of. Take the Black Dinner and the Glencoe Massacre, infamous…
These Elderly People Peaked During their Twilight Years and Changed History
Old age for most people is a time of retirement, repose, and reflection as they wait for the Grim Reaper.…
Stunningly Stupid Moral Panics From History
Public panic – especially of the moral kind – has cropped up with regular frequency to plague societies throughout history.…
The Seedy Side of Frank Sinatra and other Beloved Historic Figures
Seedy aspects abound in the lives of many famous people. Even in the lives of otherwise notably good ones. Take…
The Philosopher who Trolled Himself to Death and Other Philosophical Oddities from History
The philosopher Socrates is probably the best known name in the history of philosophy. Less known is that he was…
Dirty Secrets Under Lake Lanier And Other Evil Government Plots
Government power is often on such a scale that is hard to conceptualize. There is nothing – not even giant…
A Tale of Two Elizabeths: Two Queens Who Rewrote History
Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II reigned centuries apart, but the years of both on the throne witnessed transformational changes in…