Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?

When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.

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

In the 1800s, They Thought We'd Be Living Like This Today?

The European artists who created the postcards below were asked to predict what life would be like in 2000.

These Fun Infographics Will Pique Your Interest!

Become more knowledgeable and more powerful today without boredom. Check out these fascinating maps and infographics!

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.

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.

This Will Change Your Perspective On Anger

Anger is an often misunderstood emotion. These facts about anger will change your views on this common emotion.

The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved

Look at these gorgeous pictures to see how stars used to be...

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

Do you know about the greatest monarchs in British history? Don't fret if you don't, because you're about to learn all about them right now.

15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Your favorite iconic authors, as you've never seen them before.

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

We list 10 common beliefs about famous historical figures and places that were all wildly misconstrued - from Julius Caesar’s birth to the black ninja uniform.

14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"

The "Museum of Curiosities" is an online platform that has some startling and fascinating treasures.

8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago

Here are 8 practices that used to be viewed as normal in the past, but today they seem bizarre, dangerous... or both!

These 15 Interesting Facts Really Surprised Me!

Our world is full of surprises, amazing stories, funny coincidences and events you've never heard of - so we've collected 16 of them to share with you ...

Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?

Many traditional tongue twisters have long histories full of unexpected twists and turns - not unlike the acrobatics our tongue goes through as we pronounce them.

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.

7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True

These stories are shocking... and they turned out to be true!

10 Ancient Artifacts That You Won't See In History Books

Some human creations have survive for centuries and tell fascinating stories. Let's take a look at a few little-known ones.

16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds

Even if you weren’t a fan of the subject back in school, you’ll love the visual history lesson we prepared for you today.

Bizarre But True: 15 Fascinating Facts That Surprised Us

These utterly amazing tidbits will leave you utterly amazed.

The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World

One chance meeting could change history. Check out the stories of the most world altering encounters that happened completely at random.

These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By

Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing, and these beautiful black and white images reinforce that notion. Jump back into the past with these shots.

These Photos Will Give You Some Eye Opening Perspective

It’s hard to wrap your mind around something until you take a step back and take a look at the bigger picture. These fascinating comparison images might help.

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.

7 Downsides to Being Highly Intelligent

Everyone thinks that being blessed with a very high IQ can only be positive, but there are also downsides. Here are 7 downsides to being highly intelligent.

Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History

These eccentric monarchs throughout history have quite a story to tell...

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.

Here Are 18 Facts That Are Bound to Blow Your Mind!

Here are 18 amazing facts that you won't be forgetting anytime soon!