4 Natural Disasters That Changed History
A natural disaster is a horrible thing. Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis… they can ruin, disrupt and end millions of lives. And as if that weren’t enough, they can sometimes alter the very course of human history.
4 Legendary Con Artists
We're really not supposed to like con artists because, you know, they're criminals, but sometimes their stories are so absurd and their cons so effective that
4 Historic Conspiracy Theories
Most conspiracy theories deal with shadowy societies that control our lives/governments/meat supply. But there are also those that make claims about historical events and individuals… claims that ultimately matter little and are usually unprovable. Or as conspiracy theorists would say: goldmines.
4 Leaders of Daring Rebellions
The great philosophers Twisted Sister one proclaimed “We’re not gonna take it… anymore!” That anti-authoritarian spirit can be found written across the pages of history, as these rebels can well attest.
5 Popes Who Really Dropped the Ball
When you’re the figurehead of an entire religion, it casts you in a certain spotlight. People are going to pay attention to you and so help you God if you
Three Bizarre (And Failed) Coups
Power struggles often develop into flat out coup attempts. When successful, they can very well shift the course of history with a simple change of who is in
5 Legendary Duels
Ah, the good old days. Sure racism and sexism were everywhere… and people died all the time of diseases we have cures for… and there was no internet… but at least you could legally kill someone who pissed you off, if you were man enough to do it to his face.
5 Common Myths About World War II
Get out your history books and your red pens, it’s time to set some things straight about World War II. Just to be safe though, don’t tell Grandpa.
Four Horribly Botched Invasions
You don’t have to watch a poorly acted film like “War of the Worlds” to see an invasion elegantly foiled. Just check out some of these historical attacks that went south…
7 Common Misconceptions About History
They say that those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. This might be true, but your studies aren’t worth jack if what you learn is a pack of lies, like these commonly believed historical accounts.
