The World’s First Empire Rose From a Dry Desert
Long before the Ancient Greeks and Romans, there was the Sumerian Empire. How did the world's first empire rise in seemingly impossible conditions?
These Brave Kids Prove No One's Too Young to be a Hero
This compiled video captures 10 heroic kids who responded to a call for action and came to the aid of their friends and loved ones.
It Has a Name?? Everyday Items That Have Surprising Names
Whether you’re looking in the mirror or getting ready for a meal, you encounter these things, but you never knew they had their own names
These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone
We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!
4 Of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time
Despite investigators' best efforts, these strange mysteries have remained unsolved...
These Beauty Practices of the Past Look Strange Today…
17 fascinating photos of beauty procedures, treatments, and practices from the first half of the 20th century that look strange and curious today
Mother Cries As Her Blind Daughters See For the First Time
Watch the bandages fly off and emotions run wild after these two blind sisters undergo an operation to help them see
7 Famous Songs and Their Lesser Known Backstories
The 7 timeless hits in this article have such surprising and memorable backstories we just had to share them with you.
Sohei: The Buddhist Warrior Monks of Medieval Japan
The story of the the Sohei, warriors also known as Ikko-Ikki.
15 Stories of Real-Life Heroes That Will Inspire You
Take a look at the real-life stories of some heroic people who went on to do some extraordinary things.
10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Nelson Mandela
Even the most public figures have some lesser known facts hidden in their biographies. Here are 10 facts you may not know about Nelson Mandela.
These Mysterious Cases of Exorcism Are Infamous...
History is full of demon possession and ecorcism stories, which will make your spine crawl. Here are three such mysterious cases.
12 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True!
These historical facts may not sound particularly likely, but trust us, they're really true!