Politics
The FBI Kept Files on These 11 Famous Figures
Over the decades, the FBI has worked tirelessly to keep America safe from subversive influences. To achieve this, it keeps…
10 of History’s Worst Colonial Disasters
In 1800, before the Industrial Revolution, Europeans controlled 35% of world. By 1914, on the eve of World War I,…
Coming to America: 10 Mileposts in American Immigration Policy
During the colonial period of American history, Europeans came to the New World for a diverse number of reasons, including…
10 of the Greatest Comebacks in History
Historical comebacks are relatively rare. In the ruthless world of politics, one slip-up can often be enough to derail a…
17th Century Children’s Literature Was Rife With Stories About Death, And For Good Reason
When we think of children's literature, magical stories like J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild…
The Incredible Evolution of the Temperance Movement in 10 Distinct Moments
The social movement against any use of alcohol other than for medicine began in the United Kingdom, spreading to the…
10 Famous Companies That Collaborated With Nazi Germany
Germany's Nazi era was one of the darkest chapters in human history. Fortunately for mankind, Hitler's "Thousand Year Reich" lasted…
These 10 Iconic Diaries Will Give You A Window Into the Most Fascinating and Tragic Times in History
For both the dedicated historian and wider reader alike, diaries offer an unrivalled glimpse into past lives. Not only do…
Here Are 10 Members of the Adams Family Who Proved Their Worth
John Adams was the second President of the United States and the first to lose when standing for reelection, causing…
10 of Britain’s Eccentric Aristocrats
Perhaps it’s because they have far too much money and free time on their hands. Or maybe it’s genetic. But…