Science
The Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism is the World’s Oldest Known Computer
In the ancient and classical eras, the Mediterranean Sea was not much of a barrier between the lands bordering its…
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…
Fritz Haber, the Monster Who Made the Modern World Possible
Fritz Haber’s life started brilliantly, then took a dark turn, before plunging into the horrific. On the plus side, his…
40 Basic Rights Women Did Not Have Until The 1970s
Women have come a long way in this world; well, in America, especially. Although ladies can pretty much hop in…
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…
This Amazing Woman Volunteered For Free and Won the Nobel Prize in Physics
Maria Goeppert Mayer never thought she would win the Noble Prize for her research in Physics. First of all, the…
18 Facts About the 1858 Great Stink of London
In the middle of the 19th century, London was arguably the greatest city in the world. It was the heart…
19 Sickening Events During the Spanish Flu of 1918
One of the deadliest natural disasters in history was the Spanish Flu pandemic which struck near the end of the…
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case
In 2011, construction workers in Queens, New York made a horrifying discovery. A backhoe hit unexpected metal, which drew the…