History vs. Hollywood: The Real Voyagers of the Titanic

A great many of the characters in the 1997 hit movie Titanic were based on real people. These are the stories and faces of the real voyagers of the Titanic.

23 Strange But Fascinating Facts You’ll Want to Know

Here are 23 extraordinary facts that will expand your understanding of the world we live in.

Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place

Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!

12 Beautiful Facts About the Charming Act of Kissing

Such interesting facts about the act of kissing...

Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?

Did you know the same man drew both Unce Sam and Santa Claus as we know them today?

The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family

For more than three hundred years, the Romanov family had absolute power over Russia, this is their fascinating story.

How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago

These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.

Ruby Chocolate is More Than Just Its Pretty Pink Color

Ruby chocolate, the "fourth type of chocolate", has been gaining a lot of attention of late. Is it really a different type of chocolate?

21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors

Metal detecting is a surprisingly popular hobby. Here are some of the coolest and most valuable items found by amateur metal detector hobbyists.

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!

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.

I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...

Do you consider yourself to be a proud American who knows all there is to know about the good ol’ U.S. of A.? We bet you didn't know these facts!

How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?

We bet that you didn't learn these history facts at school.

These Quotes Are Often Misused or Misunderstood By People

There are many famous quotes that get used continuously by people around the world, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're being used properly.

The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day

Past epidemics have turned into a hot topic recently, but there is one disease that seems to be forgotten. What is the sweating sickness and how did it originate?

4 Of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time

Despite investigators' best efforts, these strange mysteries have remained unsolved...

The Most Exciting Archaeological Discoveries of 2024

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

14 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions You Must See

After trying to wrap your head around these crazy visual challenges, your eyes will be tired but your mind will be thrilled and elated!

Learn the Secrets of the World's Most Persuasive Speakers

Persuasion is undoubtedly an art form, but how do you become recognized around the world for it? Learn 11 secrets of the most persuasive speakers alive.

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.