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
World History
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
On This Day, January 20th
1. 1993: Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn passed away Countless fans around the world mourned on this … On This Day, January 20thRead 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