Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?

We kind of take surnames for granted, as they are just passed down to us. But every name has an origin and meaning, and some might surprise you.

Impress Your Friends With These Quirky Latin Phrases

Make yourself look wiser and more romantic by using these ten Latin phrases on a daily basis.

The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items

We all know the Ancient Greeks gave us democracy but what about birthday cakes? These are 5 everyday things you didn't know originated in Ancient Greece.

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!

The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs

The Story Behind Ormond Gigli’s Photo: “Girls in the Windows”

The Weird and Wonderful History of Perfume!

Perfume has been around for centuries and this article takes a look at its strange history.

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.

9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know

Venture beyond the usual facts about the pyramids and Tutankhamen and learn 9 equally fascinating facts and misconceptions about Ancient Egypt

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.

These 10 Documentaries Are a Must for Curious Minds

You can’t miss these thought-provoking documentaries.

These Facts Are Some of the Most Interesting You'll Read

Have a read through these intriguing worldly facts.

10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways

This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.

These Famous Characters are Based On Real People...

Did you know that certain characters draw heavily on real-life people? Here are 10 iconic characters that were based on people that really existed.

16 Delightful Hidden Details Found in Everyday Objects

Sometimes, when taking a closer look, seemingly-ordinary objects may reveal cool little hidden details, as these photos prove.

Do You Know About the Mysteries of These Famous Icons?

What do you know about these intriguing works of art? Discover their mysteries here.

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.

The 12 Moonwalkers: The Men Who Touched The Lunar Surface

Here's a look at the only 12 men in history to have walked on the surface of the moon.

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.

13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad

These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!

Older Characters Steal the Show in These Brilliant Films

Here are ten unforgettable films where older characters take the lead in extraordinary ways.