# Roman History
10 Christian Holidays and Beliefs Steeped in Pagan Traditions
Pagan traditions and celebrations preceded the onset of Christianity. Arising spontaneously in the ancient world, holidays and feasts developed in…
10 of History’s Perverse Rulers
Being kinky or sexually weird is one thing when the kinky weirdo is an average person. It is something else…
10 Military Commanders Who Revolutionized Warfare
Warfare is a steadily evolving beast, that constantly adapts to meet new conditions. Most of the time, the evolution is…
10 Historic Events Crazier Than Movies
When watching movies, we have to willingly suspend disbelief, at least to some extent, in order to enjoy the film.…
10 WTH Historical Details
Few would be surprised to learn that we live in an often bizarre and strange world. Historically speaking, however, there…
History’s 10 Most Consequential Battles
What makes a battle historically consequential? Not the brilliance of the victory, as history is replete with lopsided victories whose…
10 Fascinating Facts About Anglo-Saxon England that Will Impress Your Friends
The Anglo-Saxons established themselves in England in the 5th century, and gave their name to the country and to an…
10 Things That Prove Prostitution Has a Very Intriguing History
It has been called the oldest profession - which it isn't since the practice of midwifery certainly preceded it -…
10 of History’s Greatest Kingmakers
The term "kingmaker" was first applied during the Wars of the Roses to Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, who…
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…