Religion
18 Strange Obsessions Shed New Light on these Historical Figures
While they may have enjoyed great wealth, power and privilege, kings, queens and generals are human too, just like everybody…
The Time Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans Declared War on the English Christmas
By the early seventeenth century, Christmas was one of the most important feasts in the English Calendar. It was a…
This African Queen Fought the British Empire in the War of the Golden Stool
"Yaa Asantewaa, The woman who fights before cannons, You have accomplished great things, You have done well" -Ashanti song- In…
16 of the Worst Royal Weddings and Marriages of All Time
Whether it is forgetting vows, a ring that won’t fit, or an unruly in-law, weddings are not immune from imperfection.…
16 Infamous Cults in History
Cults are notoriously tricky to define. Mainly though, for something to qualify as a cult, it needs to hold a…
Here’s Why King Tut, Ancient Egypt’s Most Famous Pharaoh, Was Actually One of its Least Significant Rulers
Tutankhamen (reigned circa 1333 - 1323 BC), is Ancient Egypt’s best known pharaoh, and the discovery of his tomb in…
16 Of History’s Best Kept Secrets
As George Orwell poignantly noted in his legendary novel 1984: "If you want to keep a secret, you must also…
From Prima Ballerina to Nazi Killer, The Story Of Franceska Mann
In most contexts, the words killer and ballerina don’t often go together. One word produces images of violence and bloodshed,…
16 Facts that Prove Rosslyn Chapel is the World’s Captivating Chapel
One of the most iconic buildings in the world is the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel, a small church building during the…
17 Brutal Sibling Rivalries in History
In the Bible, Cain and Abel – the sons of Adam and Eve – were the first siblings on Earth.…