# Roman History
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…
Every Day Life in Ancient Rome was More Scandalous than Historians Let On
The Roman Republic and its Roman Empire successor are mostly remembered for both their glories and follies – both done…
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…
Powerful Historic Family Dynasties that Are Rotten to the Core
The Kochs are modern America’s most influential dynasty. Their paterfamilias, Fred C. Koch, was a founding member of the John…
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 Historic Figures Really Deserved the Bad Karma They Got
Karma can be funny. Take that time in 1966 when John Lennon compared the Beatles’ popularity to that of Jesus.…
Historic Uprisings that Shook Powerful Governments
In the fourth century AD, a religious dispute over a bishop sparked a massive revolt against the Roman Empire. Led…
Ancient City’s Destruction by Asteroid Gave Rise to Biblical Sodom Story
The destruction of the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the Old Testament’s more gripping stories. A…