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Bone-Chilling Facts About Napoleon’s Calamitous Invasion Of Russia

Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia was a disastrous saga of brutal battles, blistering heat, and bitter cold that ultimately shattered his empire. From reports of cannibalism to walls built out of corpses, this was Napoleon’s nightmare.
January 9, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Dark Side Facts About Pink Floyd, The World's Greatest Progressive Rock Band

Known for such hit albums as Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd was one of history's most impactful rock bands—before being torn down from within.
January 3, 2025 Nikolas C.
Viking Ship Sailing on Serene Fjord, generated by AI

Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.
January 3, 2025 Sarah Ng

Test Your Knowledge Of The Vietnam War With These Trivia Questions

The Vietnam War was one of the most important American conflicts of the 20th century and resulted in heavy American casualties and a changing public opinion toward war in the U.S. But how much do you know about the Vietnam War? Take our trivia quiz to test your knowledge!
January 3, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Longest Lasting Empires In History

When it comes to empires, one of the most famous is probably the British Empire—which lasted from 1583 to 1997. And while 414 years might seem like a long time—when it comes to empires, it's merely a drop in the bucket. The British Empire didn't last long enough to make our top 40. But these did...
December 30, 2024 Jesse Singer

Are You A History Buff? Can You Answer These WWI Trivia Questions?

How much do you know about The Great War? Test your First World War knowledge with our WWI trivia and see if you're a true history buff.
December 30, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Priceless Pieces Of History Destroyed By War

Humanity tries its best to safeguard our history, even during times of conflict. Unfortunately, our best efforts were not enough for these historical artifacts. Let's examine priceless pieces of history destroyed by war.
December 30, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Are You A History Buff? How Many Of These WWII Questions Can You Answer?

If you scored highly in history class in high school, or perhaps were a History Major in University, then these WWII questions are for you. Let's see if you're really a history buff. Let us know how man you answered correctly!
December 19, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Outrageous Facts About The Twilight Zone Disaster, Hollywood's Wake-Up Call

Years before the Twilight Zone disaster, Vic Morrow had an eerie premonition: He believed he’d die in a helicopter crash. Sadly, he was right.
December 19, 2024 Nikolas C.

The Greatest Sporting Rivalries In History

Sports can be a great unifier of people and nations—it can also tear them apart. Here are some of the greatest sporting rivalries in history.
December 18, 2024 Jack Hawkins

The Oldest Pro Sports Teams In America

Sport is one of America's favorite pastimes, whether that's football, ice hockey, basketball or baseball, we love it! But where did it all begin for some of the most famous sports teams? Let's examine the oldest sports teams America
December 17, 2024 Jack Hawkins
Tudor Jewel Amongst 2021 Treasure Finds British Museum Reports Today

A Metal Detectorist Just Found A Priceless Tudor Treasure

In 2019, an English man got much more than he bargained for when he found an absolutely stunning lost treasure that belonged to one of the Tudor era’s most remarkable figures.
December 11, 2024 Samantha Henman


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