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
European History
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
Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?
“There’s a lot more variability in human cultures, and cultural behavior, than we might think.” – … Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?Read more
How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
In AD 1066, a date widely regarded as one of the most important dates in all … How to Forge a Norman SpearheadRead more
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian Queen
Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was married to King Frederick William III of Prussia, making her the … Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian QueenRead more
Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years Ago
We’ve done a post on weird recipes from the Victorian Times, but have you ever wondered … Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years AgoRead more
Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna Skarbek
Maria Krystyna Janina Skarbek worked for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) from Poland during World … Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna SkarbekRead more