Science
20 Naval Disasters from History that Make Us Scared to Sail
Although popular attention is more commonly granted to ships lost in the course of wars, including also civilian ships such…
Hero of Alexandria Changed the World with this Invention Much Earlier than Many Thought
In 1681, French-born Denis Papin made a unique discovery after an unfortunate accident with a pressure cooker. Papin’s attempts to…
20 Of The Wealthiest Individuals Throughout History
As The Beatles famously pointed out: "money can't buy me love". Despite this, a brief overview of human history depicts…
20 Self-Experimenting Medical Researchers in History
Although experimentation involving other human beings has always been a topic that sparks heated debate, the matter of self-experimentation among…
19 Unbelievable and Gruesome Facts about 19th Century Surgery
Dr Joseph Lister is widely credited with being the ‘father of modern surgery’. He famously called his profession “this bloody…
20 Important Historical Firsts Achieved by the Soviet Space Program
Space, the final frontier, played a central role in the post-World War Two era which came to be defined by…
20 of History’s Most Devastating Plagues and Epidemics
Whilst security concerns typically revolve around armies and nations, the greatest threat to humanity throughout our brief existence comes instead…
40 Unsung Heroes of Black History We Should All Learn About This Month
February is Black History Month. While schools feature Black history this month, most students will only hear about the same…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
18 Health Treatments that Killed People Faster than the Problems they Were Trying to Prevent
The practice of medicine is among the oldest professions in the world, responsible for the preservation and prolongation of countless…