# History
12 of History’s Most Bizarre Rulers
From King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia who collected giants to staff his favorite regiment the way little girls collected dolls,…
Treasured to Taboo: 30 Rare Glimpses of Victorian Mothers Breastfeeding
Women’s breasts are a bone of contention in most cultures; revealing the nipple in some societies is even considered a…
Rest in Peculiarity: 12 Unusual Deaths in the 20th Century
Being mortal, death and the end of mortality have always held a fascination for humanity. Whether peaceful or violent, in…
The Mystery Beast of Gévaudan Terrorized 18th Century France
A beast in 18th century France, a countryside backdrop and a fearful village all carry the normal components for a…
Treason! 12 of History’s Most Notorious Traitors From Ancient Times to the 20th Century
"Traitor" is a heavy word laden with ugly connotations of deception and dishonesty - the kind of disreputable and disgusting…
Amazing Colorized Historical Photographs
Photography is the science, art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either…
From the Battlefield to Fame and Celebrity: 12 Famous World War II Veterans
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/lenny-bruces-gay-naval-ruse We often view celebrities and famous people solely through the lens of what we see on screen, or what…
12 Tanks of World War II – War Machines in Review
The 1920s and 1930s saw significant research into and theorizing about the role of tanks, but relatively few tanks were…
12 of History’s Deadliest Swords
Notwithstanding the simplicity of its appearance, throughout most of history-making, a sword took considerable effort and skill. And again, notwithstanding…
Photographs of Toys from the Last 100 Years
The origin of toys is prehistoric. Dolls, animals, soldiers, and representations of tools used by adults are often found at…