# Assassination
The Most Surprising Historical Stories That Captivated the World
History is full of shocking, unexpected, and world-changing events that have shaped civilizations, altered the course of nations, and captivated global audiences. These moments have left an indelible mark on humanity, from…
Weirdest and Pettiest Causes of Wars and Diplomatic Disputes
A dispute can, all too often, escalate into a diplomatic crisis or a bloody war. Even if the initial cause…
The Most Dramatic & Short Lived Reigns of Power in History
Power is an aphrodisiac. Many pursue it, but not all can have it, and those who do manage to get…
Weird Mafia Myths Popularized by the Godfather and Media
Few movies have more successfully romanticized something horrid than The Godfather did in the mafia. It portrayed Mafiosi in such…
Every Day Life in Ancient Rome was More Scandalous than Historians Let On
The Roman Republic and its Roman Empire successor are mostly remembered for both their glories and follies – both done…
Powerful LGBTQ Figures From History that Nobody Ever Talks About
Spartan hoplites were viewed as Ancient Greece’s elite warriors for centuries, until they were thrashed – repeatedly – by an…
80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds
The 80s were a time of materialism and consumerism as Madonna sang about it, thanks to the emergence of major…
The Civil War Had a Senior Citizen Regiment and Other Amazing Obscure Facts
Early in the US Civil War, enthusiasm was high to serve in a conflict that many assumed would be both…
How Lies Surrounding the Alamo took Root and Other Historic Myths
Many historic account has been widely disseminated for generations, only to get exposed as a myth when examined carefully. Take…
Unexpected and Surprising Facts About England’s Iconic Queens
In 2018, a Moroccan newspaper made an assertion that created quite a stir: that it had traced the lineage of…