War And Historical Events
Today in History: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot to Blow Up Parliament
The true story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605: why it happened, how it failed,…
Alex Warren
Historical Figures
Marie Antoinette’s Downfall: The Infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace
The affair of the diamond necklace explained: the con, the cardinal, the trial, and why Marie Antoinette's reputation…
Places
What Actually Happened to the Library of Alexandria?
Who destroyed the Library of Alexandria, and when? Separate fact from myth: Caesar's fire, the Serapeum, the caliph…
Video
The Deadly Race to the South Pole: Amundsen vs. Scott’s Frozen Tragedy
How Amundsen won the race to the South Pole and why Scott's party died on the return. Myths,…
Eras
25 Interesting Facts About the Baby Boom (Dates, Causes, and Myths)
When was the baby boom, what caused it, and what did it change? Explore 25 myth-busting baby boom…
Historical Figures
20 Most Iconic Royal Figures in History and What They Actually Did
Meet 20 iconic monarchs, from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II and Catherine the Great. See what they…
Historical Figures
What Percent of People Are Related to Genghis Khan? What the Statistics Really Show
About 0.5% of men carry a Y-chromosome lineage linked to Genghis Khan's era. Here's what the statistics really…
Historical Figures
The 10 Most Influential US Presidents and 10 Forgettable Ones Who Still Mattered
Meet the 10 most influential US presidents and 10 forgettable ones who mattered more than you think, plus…
Historical Figures
Ambrose Bierce: The Famous Author Who Vanished Into Thin Air
Writer Ambrose Bierce gave us Owl Creek Bridge and The Damned Thing, then vanished in Mexico in 1913.…
War And Historical Events
Becoming an Adult: 20 Rites of Passage Performed Around the World
Explore 20 rites of passage examples from around the world, from bar mitzvahs to bullet ant gloves, with…