Science
Evil Doctors and Scientists From World War II
Doctors and scientists are usually highly respected. The former for literally saving our lives, and the latter for working to…
America Wanted to Nuke the Moon and Other Weird History
People often get up to weird stuff, and the world can be a weird place at times. Take for instance…
A Surgeon With 300% Mortality Rate From a Single Operation and Other Historic Screwups
Everybody has made a mistake or two - or twenty. Fortunately – and sometimes unfortunately, because some mistakes actually make…
The Times the End of the World was Foretold based on Real-Life Events
The sky is falling. The end of the world is nigh. The belief we are experiencing the end times, in…
The Death Row Baseball Team and Other Odd Episodes in History
Every now and then, just about everybody could do with a little bit of extra motivation and added incentive to…
Fascinating and Lesser Known People Who Changed American History
American history is littered with names of great people. But what about the lesser-known people who shaped American history? Monticello,…
Famous People Who Suffered during Historic Disease Outbreaks
Stories of the past include disease outbreaks which tormented humanity throughout history. How some reacted to them are inspirational, for…
These People Risked their Lives to Advance Medicine and Cure Disease
The long struggle against diseases of all types includes acts of heroism by medical professionals, volunteers, and those stricken with…
Unusual Historic Crises and Calamities
Looking at history, one can’t help but wonder whether the world has it in for mankind. From devastating plagues and…
Historic Disasters That Were Way Worse Than People Think
When most people think of historic natural disasters, the one that usually first comes to mind is the Vesuvius volcanic…