# Middle East
30 Facts About the Rise and Fall of Saddam Hussein, the Butcher of Baghdad
Saddam Hussein was a figure whose reign of terror was supported by the United States until he could no longer fulfill its political agenda in the Middle East. He was overthrown by…
10 Things About the Agricultural Revolution, History’s Greatest Revolution
About 12,000 years ago, some humans took up agriculture - animal husbandry, followed soon thereafter by farming - instead of…
These 10 Truly Bizarre Beliefs From History Will Keep You Laughing All Night
From the belief that joining the workforce and getting a job would dry out a woman's uterus, to the conviction…
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…
25 Photos of the King David Hotel Bombing of 1946
The King David Hotel bombing was an extremist Zionist attack carried out on July 22, 1946, carried out by the…
Sharif Hussein and the Arab Revolt that Created the Modern Middle East
From birth Hussein bin Ali boasted an impeccable pedigree. As a child of the Banu Qatadah tribe, which ruled Mecca…
This Middle Eastern Structure is One of the Best Preserved Roman Temples in the World
Towering over the surrounding buildings the Temple of Bacchus in the ancient city of Baalbek remains one of the most…
In 1183, a Muslim Military Leader Refused to Attack this Castle For a Very Strange Reason
The Crusades were religious wars between Christians and Muslims that began in the 12th century. Their purpose was to regain…
10 of the Most Dangerous Terrorist Groups in the World
Espousing radical beliefs and extreme ideologies, terrorism is not a new phenomenon in the world. By definition, terrorism is using intimidation and…
4 Recent Major Conflicts That You Have (Probably) Never Heard Of
It seems like the world is constantly at war. Turn on the news, or head to a popular news website,…