# Masada
Fascinating Biblical and Biblical Era Archaeology
In the first century BC King Herod the Great, the baddie from the Bible who ordered the execution of all male children at the time of Jesus’ birth, built himself a hilltop…
A Definitive List of Some of History’s Most Awful People and Events
Terrible people and terrible events have been far too common throughout history. Take the conman who styled himself “Witch Finder…
America Accidentally Attacked the Soviet Union and Other Lesser Known History Moments
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers often fought each other via proxies. The Soviets bled us with the…
26 Facts About One of History’s Greatest Villains, Herod the Great
One of history’s great villains, Herod the Great is best known for his attempt to remove his rival, the “King…
10 of History’s Most Fascinating Archaeological Finds
Archaeology, or the study of historic activity by recovering and analyzing the physical aspects of the past, is vital to…
Eight of the Deadliest Assassin Groups in History
Poisoners, zealots, revolutionaries, outcasts, and warrior-assassins have been around since the beginning of time. Some killed for their beliefs or…
No Retreat, No Surrender: 5 Incredible Last Stands
The idea of the noble last stand is rooted in history and folklore. It is always enthralling to read tales…