Science
20 Successes and Failures of the American Space Program in the 1960s
America’s space program did not begin in the 1960s, but through the medium of television and the growing discipline of…
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…
20 Revolutionary Innovations in the History of Mankind
At some point in history, humankind established the elemental principle of harnessing and utilizing fire. This, many historians suggest, was…
How Climate Change Spurred Witch Hunts In Medieval Europe Before The Age of Enlightenment
We typically think that climate change is something brought on in modern times, but as an enormous and violent thunderstorm…
From Hero to Zero: 20 of the Biggest Falls from Grace in History
Life has its ups and downs. And that’s just as true for the great and the good as it is…
From Ancient Egypt to the Nazis: 16 Horrors of Dentistry Through the Centuries
Early man didn’t really have any tooth worries. Not only did the people in pre-agricultural societies not have any sugar…
11 Lavish Details About the Palace of Versailles that Helped Take It to the Next Level of Luxury
From 1682 until the Revolution of 1789, the Kings of France made the Palace of Versailles their principal residence. And…
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…
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…
Project Stargate: 10 Facts About the US Government Psychic Experiments
From alleged psychic powers to alien encounters, thousands of people in the United States have claimed that they have experienced…