Politics
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…
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…
18 Inhumane and Notorious Prisons in History
Some names immediately conjure images in the mind of harsh conditions, surrounded by dangerous, even deadly inmates, desperate men with…
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…
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…
20 Facts that History Class Didn’t Cover
Did you know that the guillotine was still being used in France to behead people even as Star Wars was…
Mexico’s President is Asking for an Apology from King Felipe VI and the Pope 500 Years After Historical Conquest
No matter what war you are thinking about throughout history, they all end badly for someone because somebody's loved one…
40 Violent Realities in the Making of the British Empire
At its height, the British Empire encompassed nearly a quarter of the land mass of the globe, and held sway…