Historical Figures
Philosophers Everyone’s Heard Of, and 20 Everyone Forgot About
Meet 20 fascinating philosophers history forgot, from Hypatia to Schopenhauer—plus what made some weird, lonely, or unfairly overlooked.
Alex Warren
Video
The Toxic Lady: The Strange Case of Gloria Ramirez’s Toxic Blood
The strange 1994 case of Gloria Ramirez, the 'Toxic Lady' whose blood allegedly sickened ER staff. Explore the…
Historical Figures
22 Times Historical Figures Accurately Predicted the Future
From Jules Verne to Ada Lovelace, discover historical figures who predicted the future accurately—and what separates real foresight…
Historical Figures
How an All-Female Gang Changed the Face of Crime in 19th Century London
Discover the Forty Elephants gang, London's notorious all-female crime syndicate led by Mary Carr and Diamond Annie. Facts,…
Historical Figures
22 Most Notorious Knights From History: Heroes, Villains, and Legends
From Sir Lancelot to Vlad the Impaler, meet the most famous knights in history—valiant heroes, legendary figures, and…
Historical Figures
From Heroes to Zeroes: 20 Historical Figures Whose Heroism Was Greatly Exaggerated
From Paul Revere to Pocahontas, discover 20 famous heroes in history whose heroic legends grew far bigger than…
War And Historical Events
The British Abolished the Monarchy Before — So Why Did They Bring It Back?
England actually abolished the monarchy in 1649. Here's the true story of the Commonwealth, the Restoration, and why…
Historical Figures
Surprising Facts About Marie Antoinette (And 10 Misconceptions)
Discover surprising facts about Marie Antoinette, plus 10 common misconceptions—from the truth about her teeth to the "let…
Places
Oldest Hotels In The World: 20 Historic Inns That Have Welcomed Guests for Centuries
From a 705 AD Japanese ryokan to medieval English coaching inns, discover the oldest hotels and inns in…
Eras
Tug of War Was Once an Olympic Sport—Here’s Why It Got Removed
Tug of war earned real Olympic medals from 1900 to 1920. Discover why it was cut, the myths…