# Plato
The Philosopher who Trolled Himself to Death and Other Philosophical Oddities from History
The philosopher Socrates is probably the best known name in the history of philosophy. Less known is that he was a troll without peer. He routinely used logic tricks to tie up…
Lies that Have Completely Taken Over these Historical Stories
Inaccurate “facts” often litter the popular perception of many historic events. Take one of the American Revolution’s most iconic paintings,…
Archaeological Facts that Could Change the Way We See History
Professor Indiana Jones made archaeology a cool, nonstop barrel of action on screen. In real life, archaeological discoveries are seldom…
Don’t Take these Historic Events Out of Context Like Everybody Else Does
Context is important, but too often history is presented and accepted without necessary context that explains the otherwise inexplicable or…
20 Historical Figures that We Would Love to Bring Back from the Dead
As in fiction, the past is full of interesting people who have imbued the future with their legacies. Whether great…
40 of the Most Influential People of All Time
The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in…
10 of the Strangest Military Units in History
Since early man first fought side-by-side, he's exploited every possible avenue to make sure he's on the winning one. The…
Democracy, Disability & Death: 7 Amazing Facts About Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks have been credited with a number of innovations; especially when it comes to philosophy. When people discuss…