Though best known for his beloved fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen was Danish playwright, poet, novelist, … The Life of Beloved Fairy Tale Author Hans Christian AndersenRead more
European History
Ancient Chinese Jewelry Uncovered
Close to 1,500 years ago, a Chinese woman by the name of Farong was buried with … Ancient Chinese Jewelry UncoveredRead more
History’s Most Hated: Adolph Hitler
Photo:Reddit Never has a man created more wreckage in such a short amount of time. From … History’s Most Hated: Adolph HitlerRead more
Humans Walked Differently Before AD 1500, Research Shows
You don’t have to look much further than a piece of Medieval art to know that … Humans Walked Differently Before AD 1500, Research ShowsRead more
Site of Norse Parliament Discovered in Scottish Highlands
CAITHNESS, SCOTLAND – Archaeologists have found, once again, that Scotland seems to bear more historical resemblance … Site of Norse Parliament Discovered in Scottish HighlandsRead more
Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77
This man saved the world in the 1980s, and you’ve probably never heard of him. It … Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77Read more
This Exhausting Video Shows How Women Got Dressed in the 1800s
For most of us, we have a relatively simple routine for getting ready in the morning. … This Exhausting Video Shows How Women Got Dressed in the 1800sRead more
Why Did This Medieval Village Disappear 50 Years After It Was Built?
STRZELIN, POLAND – the remains of a 700-year-old abandoned village have been rediscovered after nearly 70 … Why Did This Medieval Village Disappear 50 Years After It Was Built?Read more
7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle Historians
History is littered with strange artifacts. Archaeologists dig new things up all the time. Books surface, … 7 Mysterious Historical Artifacts That Still Baffle HistoriansRead more
10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in School
“[Leonardo da Vinci’s] mind and personality seem to us superhuman, while the man himself mysterious and … 10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in SchoolRead more