Technology
The Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism is the World’s Oldest Known Computer
In the ancient and classical eras, the Mediterranean Sea was not much of a barrier between the lands bordering its…
20 Outlandish Scientific Theories from History
There is no denying science has provided humanity with countless benefits, from electricity and modern medicine, to a greater understanding…
20 Archaeological Finds That Rewrote History
For the bulk of history, knowledge of significant past events had a distressing tendency to blend into the mists of…
Fritz Haber, the Monster Who Made the Modern World Possible
Fritz Haber’s life started brilliantly, then took a dark turn, before plunging into the horrific. On the plus side, his…
20 Fabricated U.S Conspiracy Theories from History People Actually Believe
Although reality is fascinating, the lives of humans are inevitably constrained by the limitations of ordinary existence. Compared to our…
20 Lesser Known Battles of World War II That Really Mattered
Lasting for six years, during which time more than twenty-four million individuals were killed in battle - as well as…
18 Facts About the 1858 Great Stink of London
In the middle of the 19th century, London was arguably the greatest city in the world. It was the heart…
16 Times “The Witcher” Borrowed from Real-World Mythology
Based on a collection of fantasy short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a fantasy…
20 Times Game of Thrones “Borrowed” From Real History
When asked about the inspiration behind his internationally successful fantasy epic series A Song of Ice and Fire, author George…
19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case
In 2011, construction workers in Queens, New York made a horrifying discovery. A backhoe hit unexpected metal, which drew the…