The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items

We all know the Ancient Greeks gave us democracy but what about birthday cakes? These are 5 everyday things you didn't know originated in Ancient Greece.

WW2 Changed These Places Greatly. How Do They Look Now?

Incredible! This is how the war has changed these places.

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

Do you know about the greatest monarchs in British history? Don't fret if you don't, because you're about to learn all about them right now.

20 Compliments to Show Your Friends You Appreciate Them

Our friends deserve to be appreciated from time to time. These compliments will surely make them smile.

17 Fascinating Facts About Anything and Everything

The world never ceases to surprise us. Here are 17 fascinating facts about history, nature, recent affairs, and anything in between.

12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!

With no credit cards and cash around, what did the people of the past use to buy things? It turns out that the list of objects used as ancient currencies is quite surprising!

Mysteries From Ancient History Science Still Can’t Explain

From buried treasures to undeciphered languages, this list contains 8 perplexing ancient mysteries.

These Useful Charts Are Handy In Various Life Situations!

With infographics and charts, you can learn and remember new information in such an easy and fun way!

This Family Moved to the Arctic Circle to Live in a Dome

This Norwegian family is incredibly bold - its members chose to move to the Arctic Circle to live there permanently. Their home is also sustainable. Take a look

These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers

Some archeological discoveries that have been made simply cannot be explained away by modern researchers. Here are 15 of these baffling finds.

Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?

We kind of take surnames for granted, as they are just passed down to us. But every name has an origin and meaning, and some might surprise you.

Snuggle Up with These Feel-Good TV Shows This Winter

Cozy up this winter with these feel-good TV shows.

These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches

Check out these weird and hilarious stories that pawn shop workers have encountered over the years.

13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?

It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew

Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.

In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

A Glimpse Through Time: 17 Photos That Bring History Alive

Here are some of the most interesting photos from history.

These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By

Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing, and these beautiful black and white images reinforce that notion. Jump back into the past with these shots.

20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up

You won't believe how crazy these crazy facts are.

Keep a Conversation Flowing With These Historical Facts

If a conversation you're having starts to stall, just throw out some of these amazing historical facts and you’ll be talking long into the night!

Ruby Chocolate is More Than Just Its Pretty Pink Color

Ruby chocolate, the "fourth type of chocolate", has been gaining a lot of attention of late. Is it really a different type of chocolate?

The USA 115 Years Ago... What Was It LIKE?

We take so much for granted in the modern world. Read through these astonishing facts and realize just how different life was in the US back in 1910.