Terrorism
John Brown Was Hanged as a Terrorist — His Cause Became Law 6 Years Later
On December 2, 1859, John Brown rode to the gallows on his own coffin, condemned as a traitor. Six years later, the Thirteenth Amendment made his cause the supreme law of the…
Armenian Genocide: How Ottoman Leaders Silenced 1.5 Million in 1915
Before dawn on April 24, 1915, Ottoman forces swept through Constantinople and arrested 250 Armenian leaders in a single night…
15 of History’s Most Famous Hostages
Throughout history, hostage situations have been pivotal in shaping political landscapes and personal destinies. Individuals have been seized for various…
17 Karl Marx Ideas That His Followers Completely Missed
Karl Marx remains one of history's most influential and divisive thinkers. His theories sparked revolutions and shaped political landscapes across…
Horrific Facts from History that Will Invade Nightmares
History is full of horrific but frequently overlooked moments. Take Vlad the Impaler, a real-life medieval ruler whose dark reputation…
Medieval Peasants Worked Fewer Hours Than Modern Americans
Life was no bed of roses for medieval peasants. They lived in cramped quarters, lacked many amenities we take for…
Remarkable Historic Blunders these People Should be Embarrassed About
We all screw up from time to time, but few of us have ever committed a blunder as great as…
How the Taliban Secured its Militant Grip on Afghanistan Through History
Taliban is a word from the Pashto language, spoken by the ethnic Pashtun. It means “students”. Members of the group…
Shocking Successes that Came from Stressful Situations in History
Handling pressure is hard. However, some manage to not only thrive in the midst of pressure but soar above it.…
A Definitive List of Some of History’s Most Awful People and Events
Terrible people and terrible events have been far too common throughout history. Take the conman who styled himself “Witch Finder…