Science
The First ‘Confidence Man’ And Other Historic Cheats
Since the dawn of history – and probably even back when our hominid ancestors were still figuring out the whole…
Terrible Schemes that Governments and People Have Tried
Most brainstorms come nowhere near to producing useful and practical ideas. Indeed, if we are honest with ourselves, most brainstorms…
The ‘Baron’ of Arizona and Other Historic Hucksters
Back in the 19th century, a huckster laid claim to most of Arizona. In of itself, that would not be…
Mistakes That Helped Shape U.S. into What it Is Today
Countries, like people, are the sum total of the experiences encountered en route to the present, be such experiences good,…
Life Hacks from the Past that Mostly Still Work Today
A life hack is a process or action which makes life easier, eliminating or making bearable the chaos which ordinarily…
25 Evolutionary Facts About Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin is such an influential figure in history that he has his own day. Darwin is best known for…
The Real Inventors of Some of History’s Most Famous Creations
History has wrongly credited scores of inventions to the wrong people. Some were stolen, some were made more practical by…
The Life of a Medieval Doctor
A physician in medieval times lived a stressful existence, contending with the diseases and illnesses of mankind. They were not…
These Facts Will Alter the Perception of Historical Timelines
There are history’s broad outlines, known to many, and there are history’s minor details, known mostly just to history buffs.…
Little Mistakes from History With Huge Consequences
Everybody makes little mistakes, but most of the time our mistakes have few, if any, serious consequences. And if they…