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These Respected Figures Were Also Some of the Weirdest People in History
Weird people are greatly overrepresented in the ranks of the creative types who shaped and greatly influenced the world we…
Moments that People Who Lived Through the 1970s Will Never Forget
The 1970s were one of America’s weirdest decades. Sandwiched between the idealistic ‘60s and the self-centered ‘80s, the 1970s often…
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…
Plot Twists From History That Still Surprise People
In a plot twist that nobody saw coming – but that should’ve been visible from a mile away – the…
The Incredible American Generals that Defined their Eras
In the American Revolution, General George Washington served as commander in chief of the Continental Army, as well as the…
A Disturbing Collection of History’s Most Brutal Rulers
The unholy trinity of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao, are the modern era’s most brutal and deadly rulers. Unfortunately, history shows…
A Disturbing Compilation of the Slimiest People in History
Many historic figures had dark and slimy sides to their personalities. Take Bonnie Prince Charlie, who as a charming youth…
The Most Formidable Women in History that Made Men Cower Before Them
Few were more powerful than Empress Matilda (1102 – 1167), heir to the English throne. When her father the king…
Rich People From History Who Committed Shady and Evil Deeds
Some rich Gilded Age tycoons wanted to establish a secretive and private resort in which to relax and enjoy nature,…
These Stars Traded Hollywood Glamor for Wartime Glory
Movie star Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) turned heads on screen and in real life with her radiant beauty, grace,…