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...
