Kwanzaa is the newest addition to the winter holidays. It was created fifty years ago, and … 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About KwanzaaRead more
World History
Hiroo Onoda; The Man For Whom WWII Didn’t End Until 1975
On January 16th, 2014, as Hiroo Onoda exhaled his last breath, his battle with pneumonia ended … Hiroo Onoda; The Man For Whom WWII Didn’t End Until 1975Read more
Who Was Socrates, Really?
We all know Socrates as the classical Greek philosopher who is credited with being one of … Who Was Socrates, Really?Read more
The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas Traditions
Nothing says Christmas more than snow on the ground outside, a fire burning in the fireplace, … The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas TraditionsRead more
Which Came First? Bread or Beer?
Alcohol is integral to our existence as a species. Every culture, from tribes in the Amazon … Which Came First? Bread or Beer?Read more
Take A Look Into the Dark History of Ventriloquism
Whether you love it or hate it, ventriloquism is something that is designed to entertain. Although … Take A Look Into the Dark History of VentriloquismRead more
Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient Matriarchies
Much of the traditional narrative of the human race as told by history textbooks is that … Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient MatriarchiesRead more
Voodoo: A Closer Look At The Misunderstood Practice
Say the word voodoo and you might conjure up any number of images. The act has … Voodoo: A Closer Look At The Misunderstood PracticeRead more
New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish Revolt
TEL DOR, ISRAEL – Researchers with the University of Haifa have made an incredible underwater discovery: … New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish RevoltRead more
Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock Art
A team of scientists from ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science have developed a new technique that … Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock ArtRead more