Historical Figures
Meet the Russian Sleeper Agents Who Inspired a Hit TV Series
Meet the real Russian sleeper agents behind FX's The Americans, from the 2010 FBI bust to Cold War…
Alex Warren
Historical Figures
22 Incredible Facts About Thomas Jefferson, America’s Third President
Discover 22 fascinating facts about Thomas Jefferson, America's third president — his accomplishments, inventions, contradictions, and legacy.
Historical Figures
Historical Figures Who Were Gay: 23 Famous Names From Across History
Who was the first gay person in history? There's no simple answer — but here are 23 famous…
Historical Figures
Sophie Scholl: The Teen Who Defied Hitler And Paid With Her Life
Discover the true story of Sophie Scholl, the German student executed for resisting Hitler with the White Rose…
Eras
Tough Times: 20 Facts About the Great Depression
Explore 20 fascinating facts about the Great Depression—from Wall Street's crash to Dust Bowl migrations, Hoovervilles, and the…
Historical Figures
The Soldier Who Kept Fighting WWII for 29 More Years
Meet Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese soldier who kept fighting WWII until 1974, plus other holdouts who never got…
Historical Figures
Was Robin Hood Real? Facts About the Real Robin Hood and 10 Myths
Was Robin Hood a real person? Explore the true history behind the legend, genuine historical facts, and 10…
Historical Figures
Wandering Directionless: 20 Figures of the Lost Generation
Discover who the Lost Generation really was, why the term stuck, and meet the 20 writers, poets, and…
Historical Figures
Cleopatra, Helen of Troy & 20 Beautiful Historical Women Who Still Captivate the World
From Cleopatra to Mata Hari, meet 20 of history's most beautiful, glamorous women — and the myths and…
Historical Figures
Cleopatra Facts: 20 Fascinating Truths and 10 Myths Debunked
Discover fascinating, fun, and weird facts about Cleopatra VII, plus 10 popular myths about her debunked with real…