Yasuke: The Story of the African Samurai
The incredible historical story of an African man who went to Japan on a Portuguese ship and never came back, remaining as a powerful Samurai named Yasuke.
Smart Synonyms for 16 Words That Will Elevate Your Speech
Sound smarter and enrich your lexicon with these 16 clever alternatives to ordinary English words
15 Surprising Facts that Are Super Interesting
These surprising historical facts will supply a meaty meal for anecdote and history lovers alike. It's so much fun to learn those small details about days gone by.
The British Honours System and Knighthood Explained
The British honours system doesn't only seem complicated, it really is very ritualistic and complex, but also extraordinarily fascinating!
Emperor Augustus: How Does History Judge Him?
When speaking of great Roman emperors, perhaps the first that comes to mind is Augustus, who reigned for 41 years and is thought of as the founder of the Roman principle.
That Time Sinatra Told a True Story About Don Rickles
40 years ago Frank Sinatra appeared on the Johnny Carson show. Unbeknownst to him, Don Rickles surprised him by appearing there, and Sinatra told a funny and true story about the both of them.
These Borders Exist Longer Than the Countries They Divide
International borders are among the most rapidly changing geographical phenomena, but these borders 5 proved to be exceptionally persistent
Planes Rarely Cross Over the Pacific Ocean, But Why?
Even planes flying directly to Japan from the western US fly all the way through Alaska. Have you even wondered why this is the case?
This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities
High rise buildings are not very common in Europe, and history has everything to do with it...
18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
Don't the cute exterior of these illustrations deceive you. This is a real treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world we live in
Why Did Old Hollywood Stars Speak With a Specific Accent?
Have you ever wondered why actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood speak with a strange accent? The story behind this accent is something!
The Chilling Story of Hungary’s Murderous Blood Countess
Elizabeth Bathory is one of the most feared names in Hungary, with a sadistic streak to rival that of Vlad the Impaler's.
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages
How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs
Superstitions are irrational, but they can tell you something about your cultural background, your religion or your profession, here’s how
History Lesson: How the Victorians Caused Their Own Deaths
You will not believe the insane ways the Victorians, unfortunately thinking themselves wise at the time - caused their own deaths.
10 Countries That Disappeared from the Face of Earth
The world map changes all the time, with many countries appearing and vanishing on it, some in a matter of days or even hours...
The Mysterious City of Caesars and 4 Other Mythical Places
These fascinating, but lesser-known mythical cities have captivated the imaginations of people for centuries, learn about them yourself
The Original Frankenstein’s Monster: the Golem of Prague
Beginning as a local Jewish legend, the story of the Golem of Prague has since spread all over, half a story of hope, half a cautionary tale
You’d Be Shocked at How These Common Words Were Pronounced
English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?
Fascinating: The History of Chess!
What do you know about the history of the most difficult and challenging game the Western world ever played? Check out our video about the history of chess.
Shocking! The Conditions in These Hotel Rooms Make Us Sick
We’ve heard many horror stories of people staying at disgusting, terrible hotels, but we never thought things could get THAT bad!
The Mandela Effect: When Everyone Misremembers History
The Mandela Effect is a strange phenomenon, where large amounts of people seem to remember things differently.
From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words
Did you know that the word 'muscle' stems from the Latin word for little mouse? Here is a collection of words with peculiar etymologies
A History of Betrayal and Intrigue for the Crown of England
The War of the Roses tore England apart between 1455 and 1487, but its seeds were planted long before that. This is the story of the terrible boy king who plunged England into dynastic chaos.
White Rose: the Brave Student Resistance to Nazi Germany
White Rose was a secret student organization that opposed the Nazi rule, here is the story of this brave organization...
What’s the Story Behind the Weird Names of US Coins?
Have you ever wondered what the word "dollar" actually means and where it comes from? Wonder no more.
Watch This Card Magician Make Penn and Teller’s Jaws Drop
Everybody knows colored light can make things appear different, but can it actually permanently paint them? This magician believes it can.
The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family
For more than three hundred years, the Romanov family had absolute power over Russia, this is their fascinating story.
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
The famous Greek myth of Jason and his Argonauts searching for the golden fleece.
The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire
The story of an empire so vast and so powerful, it still leaves signs of its passing thousands of years later.
This Ancient Civilization Just Mysteriously Vanished
Long ago, Malta was inhabited by a mysterious, advanced civilization, but one day, it ceased to exist. What happened?
Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
Genghis Khan: Brutal Mass Murderer, or Enlightened Ruler?
Genghis Khan is one of the most famed and feared names in history, but how did he become so great?
The Internet Solved the Enigma of these Mysterious Objects
These people were confounded by very mysterious objects they found, so the internet stepped in with the answers.
The Dark and Mysterious Fate of the Lost Colony in Roanoke
In 1585, a colony of 117 people was established on Roanoke Island in North Carolina. Five years later, they were all gone...
12 Secret Historical Facts You Never Heard
12 historical facts you may have never heard of before are presented here.
Beyond the Inca Empire and Colonialism: History of Peru
The history of Peru goes as far back as 9.000 BC. Learn the basics of this country's history from that time and until today in just 5 minutes
Did You Know these 10 Facts about Alexander the Great?
His father conquered and unified Greece, but he wanted to conquer the world. Alexander the Great was a truly fascinating man.
What Languages Can Teach Us About Our Ancient Ancestors
Why do related languages grow apart, and how can we retrace their history?
Cousteau: The Man Who Revolutionized Diving Forever
The life and works of Jacques-Cousteau, a man who single-handedly revolutionized diving technology and research
Literary Quiz: Do You Know Your Classic Literature?
This quiz is going to test your knowledge of some great western classic novels.
Did Any Human Culture Ever Seriously Practice Cannibalism?
Human history is rife with tales and rumors of man-eating, but how common was this practice in reality?
Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?
Kennings are a unique feature of English that goes all the way back to old Anglo Saxon epics and poems.
These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating
An era of 74 Years in English history, the Victorian era is one of the most interesting periods in history.
11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past
The annals of history are rich with leaders who earned great renown for their courage and skill in battle. These illustrious kings and generals have won eternal renown due to their courage and brilliance.
Which Languages in the World Are the Closest to English?
The closest extant languages to English, sample texts and where they are spoken.
The Surprising Link Between English and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, but most people don't know that this archaic language and English have a common ancestor
Astounding Archeological Discoveries Made in Recent Times
From a second Stonehenge to an enormous species of bears found in North America, all 15 of these discoveries were made in recent years
Inches or Centimeters? Why We Don’t Use Metric in the US
The real reason why Americans don't use the metric system
1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms
These 10 words and phrases are the essentials of 1950’s slang, some of which we still use today...
Business Done Right! 16 Clever Inventions Found in Stores
These 16 photos are all examples of excellent customer care, and you won’t believe some of these gadgets exist in real life, but they do
These Maps Reveal a Lot of Interesting Facts About America
Which U.S. state is the healthiest? Learn this any many other useful and fun facts about Americans through these fun maps
Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.
Wishing You a GREAT 4th OF JULY! Celebrate America!
Be proud of being an American and share one of these meaningful 4th of July cards with everyone. HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!
Why Did the Romans Flood the Colosseum?
Apart from regularly hosting gladiator fights, the Roman Colosseum was also the setting for aquatic shows and reenactments of sea battles
11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
Scientists may have solved the mystery of Egyptian pyramids, but there are still so many findings that are left completely unexplained
Ex CIA Disguise Chief Shares Her Expertise on Spy Movies
Jonna Mendez was a Chief of Disguise at the CIA until 1993, and in this video, the retired agent will share her spy secrets with the public
5 Kitten Rescue Stories that Will Touch Your Heart
These videos show the rescue stories of little kittens, rescued from bad weather, bad people, and neglect.
You Won't Believe What This Man Builds Single Handedly
Watch as this man single handed builds a beautiful underground house, complete with pool.
5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain
It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain
9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know
Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt
10 Most Well Known American Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories may not all be true, but they can be very popular. Here are some of the most well known ones across the United States
Beyond Pricey: The 12 Most Expensive Items in the World!
Some things are only for the ultra rich to own, and we can only marvel at the huge price tags they have.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings
Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
The Battle of Midway: Exploring a Decisive WWII Victory
In this clip from the history channel, we dive deep into the great naval fight - the Midway Battle.
A Unique Nursing Home You Need to Hear About...
This dementia village is the most progressive and forward thinking nursing home.
14 Senior Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn
Here are 14 inspiring examples of people who pursued education and knowledge in their senior years.
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
15 Animated Movies To Watch With Your Family Tonight
Don't know what to watch with the kids on the weekend that you would enjoy just as much as they do? Here are 15 animated film suggestions
8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
A list of bizarre yet true facts
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
You Won't Believe These Stories of the White House
The White House stands as a glorious monument to American politics, and in its 200 years of history, has had quite a few interesting encounter!
These Clever Workers Are Simply the Best At What They Do
These workers show what it's like to have real experience.
10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.
Everyone Who Has Netflix Must See These 14 Movies
A list of 14 must-see movie suggestions with trailers available on Netflix for everyone's taste.
14 Movie Recommendations You Won’t Want to Miss
Which films deserve to be added to your watch list? Here are 14 suggestions (with trailers) that are sure to inspire and emote you.
Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives
Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.
Why Do the Days of the Week Have Such Strange Names?
Why do the days of the week have names? Who are they named after?
You Won't BELIEVE What This 81 Year Old Can Do!
Incredible stunt by an 81 year old woman proves that age is becoming less and less relevant.
Historical Overview: Timeline of the US Healthcare System
This interactive infographic reviews the historical eras in USA healthcare since 1943 and until today.
Wish Someone a HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
It's St. Pat's and you know what that means - Green, Ireland, and good friends and family! So wish the latter a great and merry St. Patrick's Day!
May the Luck of the Irish Be with You This Holiday
Here's to wishing you and yours a Happy St Patrick's Day!
The Human Calculator: This Guy is Astonishing!
This man will never need a calculator, because he's already got one inside his brain!
These Photos of Cleanup Projects Will Warm Your Heart
Take a look at how these places became transformed.
These Incredible Facts Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Need a boost to your day? These facts will put a smile on your face.
13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad
These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!
Inspiring! Share This with All the Beautiful Women You Know
Celebrate international women's day with this inspiring video!
What Did Latin Actually Sound Like?
This video will try to make us understand what real Latin speakers sounded like.
The Different Origins of Fruit: A Fascinating Discovery...
Where does fruit come from? Find out here.
10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean
These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.
Wow! These Ideas Are Amazing and Should Be Found Everywhere
These ideas are genius and should be implemented everywhere.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Fascinating Space Myths
Chris Hadfield the astronaut makes sense of some of the wildest space myths and facts.
It’s So Satisfying to Watch! Astounding Domino Compilation
Enjoy watching these amazing domino setups, I especially love the one about music!
These Currencies Are the Most Stunning in the World
These currencies from around the world are truly beautiful!
Rare Photos Showing What Flying on the Zeppelin Was Like
Rare photos showing why flights on the Zeppelin and Hindenburg were expensive.
Time Changes Everything... As Seen in These Photos
These incredible photos show just how powerful time is.
Famous Moments in History that Never Happened
Chances are you've accepted these nine occurrences as historical fact. But, they are actually, completely false.