Historical Figures
Shakespearean Words Translated For A Modern Audience
A myth-busting guide to Shakespearean vocabulary — 30 words and phrases translated into plain English, plus the truth…
Alex Warren
Places
A Piece of History: The 20 Oldest Buildings Around the World
Discover the 20 oldest buildings and structures on Earth, from Göbekli Tepe to the Pantheon, and learn what…
Historical Figures
Most Famous Johns in History
From kings and saints to rock stars and astronauts, explore the most famous Johns in history, plus nicknames,…
Historical Figures
Historical Figures From The 1960s Who Are Still Alive Today
Meet 26 famous people from the 1960s still alive today—musicians, actors, activists, astronauts, athletes, and royals—plus real historical…
Historical Figures
The Real Life Of Jesters In Medieval History
Were jesters real? Discover the true history of medieval jesters, their jobs, costumes, jester's privilege, and famous court…
Historical Figures
25 Facts About Mata Hari: The Exotic Dancer Who Became WWI’s Most Notorious Spy
Discover the real story behind Mata Hari — the Dutch dancer turned WWI spy. Facts, myths, her meaning,…
Places
Was The Wild West Really So Wild?
Was the Wild West real, and how violent was it really? We separate frontier fact from Hollywood fiction,…
War And Historical Events
The Day British Forces Burned Down The White House
Discover why and how British forces set the White House ablaze on August 24, 1814, and how the…
War And Historical Events
Longest and Shortest Wars in History: The Top 10 (Plus the Quickest Ever Fought)
From the 781-year Reconquista to a 38-minute war, explore history's longest and shortest wars, fact-checked and ranked with…
Historical Figures
Key Facts Everyone Needs to Know About George Washington
Discover 26 fascinating, myth-busting facts about George Washington—from the cherry tree legend to his real legacy as America's…