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.

You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It

We’re willing to bet that you know more foreign words than you think, even if English is the only language you speak. Here’s why...

16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs

Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective.

Ancient Love Stories: The Most Iconic Historical Romances

The pages of history are crammed with some remarkable stories about love. Let's explore some of the greatest ones ever told.

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.

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?

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.

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

Take a look at some common Greek proverbs that are full of wisdom.

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.

24 Photos of Love & Kindness to Inspire Us All

These amazing photographs are just what you need to remind you about the most important things in life, kindness and love.

14 Fascinating Facts That Will Astound You

Here are 14 fascinating facts that will expand your perspective.

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

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

These Mysterious Cases of Exorcism Are Infamous...

History is full of demon possession and ecorcism stories, which will make your spine crawl. Here are three such mysterious cases.

6 Creepy Mysteries the World Never Solved

There are some mysteries that, despite scientists’ best attempts, still remain unsolved to this day. Here are 6 such mysteries.

10 Historical Facts That Are Really Hard to Believe

Here, we share 10 fascinating and unbelievable history facts and stories like the time when forks were sacrilegious and pineapples had a higher price than gold

We Bet You Didn’t Know These Surprising Facts!

The more we learn about the world, the better can we understand how marvelous, fascinating, and unexpected it is. Here are 12 surprising facts to prove it.

Facts from History You’ve Likely Never Heard Before

If you’re someone who loves uncovering the lesser-known corners of the past, you’ll find something special here.

Was This the WORST Year in Human History?

We thought 2020 was probably the worst year in human history. But wait till you read about the chaos that ensued in 536 AD.

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple

Media depicts them as glamourous, fearless outlaws. But what was behind the myth of Bonnie and Clyde? These 7 lesser-known facts tell their story.

Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom Has Echoed Throughout the Ages

In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin left many a thought to ponder. Here are 15 of his most famous quotes.

This Could’ve Been the Worst Nuclear Catastrophe in the US

In 1961, the US avoided a major nuclear disaster thanks to sheer luck...

Magicians Beware! We're Exposing Your Greatest Tricks!

When watching a good magician in action, many great tricks seem to completely defy logic, but here we expose 8 of the most common ones!

How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?

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

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.

10 Surprising Facts About the Food in Your Kitchen

Did you know that ordinary foods like carrots, jelly beans, sandwiches, and broccoli have a fascinating story to tell?

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.

5 Strange Lesser Known Stories About the British Monarchy

Some of these lesser-known rumors about the British Royal Family are funny, some are mysterious, and some are just plain odd...