10 Ancient Artifacts That You Won't See In History Books

Some human creations have survive for centuries and tell fascinating stories. Let's take a look at a few little-known ones.

10 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About Christmas

With Christmas just a few days away, get to know these fun and interesting facts about the festival to get into the holiday spirit.

Do You Know the Truth About These Famous Figures?

Hollywood exaggerates and distorts many historical truths with its movies, but now you're about to find out the truth about some important figures...

Was This the WORST Year in Human History?

We thought 2020 was probably the worst year in human history. But wait till you read about the chaos that ensued in 536 AD.

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives

The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.

These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!

In this article, we’ll tell you about the truly fascinating origins of 11 time-honored cocktails!

14 Fascinating Facts That Will Astound You

Here are 14 fascinating facts that will expand your perspective.

What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.

Ancient Love Stories: The Most Iconic Historical Romances

The pages of history are crammed with some remarkable stories about love. Let's explore some of the greatest ones ever told.

6 Treasures Owners Unwittingly Used As Household Goods

Sometimes, a prized treasure is hiding right under the noses of unsuspecting citizens. Some precious antiques are even being put to good use as household items.

The Great Mothers of History: 12 Famous Mothers!

History is laden with truly heroic moms, but we've gone to the trouble of picking 12 of the most heroic of all for you. Here are 12 of the best moms in history.

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind

These classic suspense thrillers should be a must on every book lover's shelf.

How Good Are Your Reflexes? Try These Exercises with Kids

Here are 5 great and fun activities to test your reflexes.

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.

Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History

These eccentric monarchs throughout history have quite a story to tell...

9 Surprising Sleeping Habits From Around the World

Sleep looks different in different parts of the world. Here are 9 surprising sleeping habits from different countries, some of which you might want to adopt.

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!

Work Safety? Never Heard of It!

The people involved in these construction fails and work safety violations have never heard of the phrase “Safety First!”

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.

5 Historical Battles that Have Quite the Story to Tell

Read all about five of the most historically important battles to have ever graced this earth, many of which were fought and won by the underdogs.

10 Unspoiled Fossils of Animals & Other Items Explained

Every year, new amazing fossils are uncovered, and in this article, we explain some impressive recent finds.

You Don't See a Lot of Vintage Portraits Like These...

In this post we will give you a swift glimpse of the portrait collection of one of the leading photographers of 19th-century Washington.

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.

Early 1900s America Captured in Charming Vintage Photos

These vintage photos capture early 20th-century life in America.

15 Vintage Toys All '60s and '50s Kids Know and Love

Ready to revisit 15 of the most loved and remembered vintage toys from the '60s and '50s?

The 1900s Had Some STRANGE Predictions About Today...

People from the past centuries have made some very bizarre predictions of the 21st century, even famous scientists and writers got things completely wrong!