Politics
10 Things You Probably Haven’t Read About Nelson Mandela
Of all the great social icons of the 20th century, Nelson Mandela probably tops the list. He is right up…
‘Stone walls do not a prison make’: 12 Pieces of Prison Literature
One thing that can be said of prison across the ages is that a spell of incarceration gives a prisoner…
10 Historic Events Crazier Than Movies
When watching movies, we have to willingly suspend disbelief, at least to some extent, in order to enjoy the film.…
10 Iconic Celebrities’ Post Fame Careers
For most celebrities, the day eventually comes when fame fades, the limelight shifts elsewhere, and the paparazzi can't even be…
10 Groundbreaking Events of the American Women’s Suffrage Movement
When the Founders, male all, completed the Constitution of the United States they left decisions regarding the qualifications for voters…
10 of History’s Most Scandalous Popes
Papal controversies these days are just not what they used to be. Take the current Pope Francis, a widely popular…
10 Assassins and Their Victims in Europe and America
The dictionary definition of an assassin is “the murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or…
10 Seriously Corrupt Politicians Throughout History
Public trust in politicians has taken quite the battering all over the world in recent years. Whether it’s the widespread…
10 of History’s Worst Marriages
For most couples throughout history who made marriage work, it was less a fairy tale ending and more of a…
10 Things You Should Really Know About Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi is one of the titans of the international peace movement, with a name that ranks alongside all of the…