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.

Panama Canal: Engineering Miracle with a Shocking History

You may not know it but the Panama Canal is one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. When you read its incredible history you will understand why.

15 Amazing Items of the Past People Found in Their Homes

The nooks and crannies of our homes may contain some really fascinating vintage items...

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.

These Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled

The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?

How We Came to Play: The Origins of Playground Games

The fun games we played in our childhood had some interesting origins.

The Most Exciting Archaeological Discoveries of 2024

Let’s dig into the most fascinating archaeological moments of 2024.

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

1925: World Events That Made the News a Century Ago

Let's jump back in time and revisit the major events that captured the world's attention exactly a hundred years ago.

14 Odd Inventions You Won’t Believe Were Once in Use

You might be surprised by what our ancestors considered essential gadgets.

14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s

Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.

These American History “Facts” Are Actually False

We’ve all believed these American history “facts” at some point.

Beware of Ordering These (Potentially) Fake Foods

There are certain items on a restaurant's menu that should be considered with caution, and this is because they tend to be faked. Learn more here.

These Ancient Stories Were Lost to the Sands of Time

Even some of the world's greatest stories can be forgotten due to the passage of time. After much digging, we rounded up 10 of the best. Read on!

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 Kind Inventions Were Made to Make Animals Happy

Every year humans build thousands of new roads, rails, airports and buildings. Many hurt the environment. But some kind people only build to help animals!

You Will Not Look At These 6 Historical Figures The Same

The rumors and myths of these historical figures are already considered facts. The truth, however, is completely different.

These Rare Photos Tell the Story of the Great Depression

A photographic summary depiction of The Great Depression.

Fascinating: The Historical Facts You Never Hear About!

I never knew this, but history was quite different than what I was told. So take a peek behind the curtain at the real face of history with some shocking and insightful facts of history.

Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures

These fearsome folkloric beings have been keeping people awake for generations.

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

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

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

How Are Men and Women Different? A Few Good Examples

In this series of funny but true pictures, we get a quick tour of some of the major differences between men and women...

9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!

These 9 historical events were predicted with extreme accuracy, and here is who managed to forecast them...

16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying

The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.