History is filled with well-known figures and events, but what about the stories that rarely make it into textbooks? These overlooked moments offer a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of our past, showing that there’s always more to discover.
The Facebook page ‘The Historian’s Den’ has compiled some of the most intriguing historical tidbits, shedding light on the lesser-known side of human history. We’ve sifted through their content to bring you 25 captivating stories that range from inspiring to downright bizarre. These tales prove that history is far richer and more surprising than we often give it credit for.
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10 Famous Historical Photos That Were Actually Staged
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Time Changes Everything - 22 Amazing Before & After Photos
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18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!
These glorious photos show history in full color.
Vintage Photos: 17 Classic Snaps from the Good Old Days
Get a glimpse of the past with these fascinating vintage pictures.
7 Must-Read Books That Will Get You Interested in History
These interesting history books will make you look at our world and our past from a different perspective.
16 Rare Historical Photos You’ve Never Seen Before
Check out these fascinating and rare historical photos.
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Enjoy These Vintage Old Christmas Songs!
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Welcome the Summer Season with These Beautiful Quotes
Welcome the balmy summer season with these beautiful warm-weather quotes.
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Franca Viola: The Woman Who Had the Courage to Say "No"
The inspiring story of an Italian woman who, in the 1960s, had the courage to stand up to tradition and say no.
23 Unbelievable Facts That Show Our World’s Bizarre Side
These incredible facts will change how you see the world.
15 Candid Snapshots of the Past That Feel Surreal Now
Let's take a look at some fascinating vintage photos that give us a fascinating glimpse of what life used to be in the past.
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Full Documentary: Genghis Khan's Legendary Mongol Empire
Learn all about his incredible conquests of the legendary Genghis Khan this cinematic full-length documentary.
The Most Famous Acts of Revenge in History
Each of these 5 stories reveals how far people have gone to right perceived wrongs – changing the world around them, for better or worse, in their relentless pursuit of retribution.
Discover How This Board Game Saved Thousands During WWII
Find out how a simple board game helped around 20,000 British prisoners escape from German camps during World War II.
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What Are the Odds?! - 20 Creepy Historical Coincidences
These are some of the creepiest, and most spine-chilling coincidental occurrences in history...
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18 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Medieval Times
Watch Medieval Literature Dr. Dorsey Armstrong answer all the important questions related to the Middle Ages.
10 Incredible Autobiographies We Should All Be Reading...
These autobiographies are absolute must-reads for you to enjoy. They are written by some of the world' most famous people, so you should definitely have a read.
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How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
To make his students do more exercise, a Chinese principal asked them to dance…
Things Have Changed So Much in the Last 110 Years
Cast your thoughts back to 1915, 100 years ago. You'll be amazed, when you contemplate the breathtaking changes that have taken place. Here 19 such changes.
How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?
We bet that you didn't learn these history facts at school.
18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!
These glorious photos show history in full color.
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?
14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show
These 14 museum finds are truly impressive.
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Not everything we hear and read about the Ancient Roman Empire is true, you know... These facts, for example, turned out to be pure fiction!
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48 Names For Things You Never Knew Had Any
Watch this fascinating video that will reveal to you some words you'll never hear spoken and yet describe things you see every day!
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Irena Sendler - The Woman Who Saved Over 2000 Lives
Get to know the amazing story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved the lives of over 2000 Jewish children During World War II
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The Story of the Green Beret Who Went On a Saving Rampage
The unbelievable story of one man who went on a movie-like rampage to save his comrades in arms.
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
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!
The Encyclopedia Won’t Tell You These Unique Facts
Here are 12 unique and curious facts about the world that will definitely surprise you.
17 Historical Photos That Tell Unforgettable Stories
We’ve gathered 17 fascinating photos and facts that offer a unique glimpse into the past.
18 Redundant Phrases That We All Keep Using Unknowingly
Here are 18 redundant phrases you might be using without realizing it.
These 6 People Have an IQ Higher Than Einstein!
Einstein's name has long been used as a synonym for genius, but history is full of other tremendously intelligent people. Here are 6 noteworthy examples!
7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True
These stories are shocking... and they turned out to be true!
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Will the Alcatraz Mystery Ever Be Solved?
What happened to the three prisoners who managed to escape from Alcatraz prison? All is revealed in this intriguing documentary.
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According to the CIA, This Is How Disguises REALLY Work
Ever wondered how spies and intelligence agencies manage to make their disguises look so utterly convincing? Find out here.
Hilarious: When Words Sound Alike But Mean Different...
Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but aren't spelled the same and mean something different. Here are 15 that are the wordiest of words.
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.
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Was This The Earliest Urban Civilization in Human History?
Find out the secrets of one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history.
20 Nostalgic Images of Circulating Libraries
Way before Amazon, the visit of the bookmobile was one of the most exciting moments. These 20 nostalgic images capture the circulating libraries of the past.
Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!
These lucky people had some guardian angel looking over them that day!
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Kings on Wheels: 15 Incredible Drivers Show Their Stuff!
You will be amazed at the maneuvering skills of these talented drivers.
10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security
Here is a collection of ten of the weirdest things that airport security officers have found when on the job.
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Watch This 3-Year-Old Shine with the Orchestra
This three-year-old is a special talent!
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!”
Video Collection: Learn Something New Today!
It's never too late to learn something new, so give these 16 educational videos a watch and see what you can learn today!
22 ODD Facts You Didn’t Know—and Still Might Not Believe
This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge.
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
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