Think history is just a boring list of names and dates? Think again. There’s hundreds of … 6 More of History’s Most Ridiculous DeathsRead more
European History
Rasputin, Mysterious Counsel To Russia’s Last Tsar Was The Man Who Wouldn’t Die
Living as the Tsar of Russia, at a time when the biggest country on the planet … Rasputin, Mysterious Counsel To Russia’s Last Tsar Was The Man Who Wouldn’t DieRead more
Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female Author
Born in 1640, Aphra Behn was one of the first women in England to make a … Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female AuthorRead more
On This Day, January 19th
1. 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunite to play at Clinton’s first inaugural gala It was on this … On This Day, January 19thRead more
On This Day, January 18th
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer It was on this date in … On This Day, January 18thRead more
On This Day, January 10th
1. 1863: World’s first subway system opened The first urban underground railway in history began operations … On This Day, January 10thRead more
On This Day, January 4th
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers It was on this … On This Day, January 4thRead more
On This Day, December 29th
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more
On This Day, December 28th
1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more
On This Day, December 27th
1. 1932: The doors open at the Radio City Music Hall It was on this date … On This Day, December 27thRead more