Politics
16 Remarkable But Frequently Overlooked Women
There are plenty of fascinating people from history who helped shape the world, only to end up overlooked, without receiving…
This Disastrous French Royal Wedding Ended in Carnage and Became Known as the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
In August 1572, French Huguenots (Calvinist Protestants) flooded to the Catholic stronghold of Paris to witness the royal wedding of…
America’s World War II Black Aviators Had to Fight Tooth and Nail to Serve Their Country… and Then Fought For It
African Americans played a significant role in America's military history, despite the limited opportunities, adversity, and open hostility that they…
16 Similarities of Marie Antoinette in Today’s Women
In the murky world of modern politics and the rising role of women in high offices, Marie Antoinette’s position might…
17 of the Craziest Reasons for Denying Women’s Suffrage Throughout History
One of the surprising outcomes of the 2016 presidential election is a force that is deeply rooted in America and…
These Famous Works of Art Were Lost or Stolen and Are Still Missing Today
Almost everybody loves a good heist movie. And even before the age of the movies, novels featuring ‘gentlemen thieves’ were…
Historic Kidnapping Cases that Inspire Nightmares
Kidnapping is hardly a new phenomenon. In fact, people have been taking others against their will since the dawn of…
During the Debate over Abolition of Slavery, the White Male Youth Vote was Incredibly High… Because it was the Cool Thing to Do
Americans aged 18 to 25 continue to vote at the lowest rate of any eligible age group. Just over 40%…
Not to Make You Feel Bad, but these 20 People Made History Before their 16th birthdays
Throughout human history, child prodigies have fascinated us. Youngsters who are wise beyond their years, or who exhibit extraordinary levels…
20 Facts About Excruciating Methods of Execution and Torture in History
Prostitution is famously known as the oldest profession in the world. Coming in at a close second, however, must surely…