Religion
Conspiracy Theories About Our Founding Fathers
Conspiracy theories are inherently enticing, offering the fantastical stories of fiction combined with the real-world stakes and personalities of history.…
20 Outlandish Scientific Theories from History
There is no denying science has provided humanity with countless benefits, from electricity and modern medicine, to a greater understanding…
These 30 Rulers in History Were Hated by All
Even the most vile rulers in history are sometimes given a break by historians and screenwriters, their crimes minimized as…
The Real ‘Young Pope’ Was Probably History’s Worst Holy Father
Over a thousand years before Jude Law played a scandalous pope in TV’s The Young Pope, history’s actual youngest Pope ever,…
20 Fabricated U.S Conspiracy Theories from History People Actually Believe
Although reality is fascinating, the lives of humans are inevitably constrained by the limitations of ordinary existence. Compared to our…
16 Geriatric Figures from History who Didn’t Let Age Stop Them
History is (perhaps annoyingly) full of notable child prodigies and people who made a mark on the world at an…
16 Details About What Life Was Like for a Slave on Mount Vernon
George Washington wanted his slaves to know a trade and dress a certain way. His house slaves, because visitors saw…
16 Times “The Witcher” Borrowed from Real-World Mythology
Based on a collection of fantasy short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a fantasy…
20 Times Game of Thrones “Borrowed” From Real History
When asked about the inspiration behind his internationally successful fantasy epic series A Song of Ice and Fire, author George…
20 Times Nativism in American Politics Stepped on Immigrants and Native Americans
Nativism - the promotion of the rights of native inhabitants over those of immigrants - has been a longstanding component…