Religion
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…
18 People Who Allegedly Sold Their Soul To Pure Evil
Throughout history, many famous people have claimed that they can give thanks to all of their success because they made…
This Eugenics Movement for Epileptics and the “Feebleminded” Started a Dangerous Trend
In 1909, Bessie Williams and a few other people purchased a property called “Morissana” which would become home to one…
Arthur Rimbaud’s Roller Coaster Life, from Sensitive Poet to Mercenary and Arms Dealer
Few have embodied the "haunted poet" bit better than French poet Jean Nicolas Arthur Rimbaud (1854 - 1891), an early…
The King of All Witch Hunters Was None other than King James I Himself
Scotland was one of the most active areas to persecute witchcraft between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries. Over this period,…
Religious Persecutions in Colonial New England Caused Immense Humiliation
Less than 100 years after the Reformation, England was in a state of chaos. Reform religions sprung up and demanded…
16 Dreadful Details about the Black Plague
The Black Death was one of the worst pandemics in human history. It is estimated that 1/3 to 1/2 of…
Dining on the Dead: The Cannibals of Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, England has been a popular tourist attraction since 1838. In their time, the ancient caves have…
The Most Generous Philanthropists in History
The word philanthropy literally means ‘the love of humanity’. However, it’s mostly associated with individuals who show their love for…