10 Most Amazing Ancient Rulers From History
Ancient history lasted 5,000 years and during that relatively short time, thousands of great ancient rulers existed. This is a list of military rulers, as well as kings and emperors from ancient times. These are people that created vast empires, or simply led their people exceptionally well. The actions of these rulers changed history forever. […]
10 Things You Should Know About Saladin
Saladin is the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, and was Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin headed the Muslim military campaign against the crusaders. The Ayyubid dynasty was a large empire, which controlled significant portions of Africa and the Middle East. Saladin’s Rise Saladin managed to survive two attempts on his life by an enigmatic […]
10 Amazing Thomas Edison Facts And Inventions
Thomas Edison is one of the most famous scientists in history. He went from experimenting in a box car when he was 10, to starting a large complex of laboratories. There he employed many scientists to work with him, and together they created almost 2,000 patents. Edison was one of the first people to apply […]
10 Things You Should Know About The Three Kingdoms Period
This list includes important facts, events, assassinations, and battles from the Three Kingdoms Period. The Three Kingdoms Period is one of the most well known, and bloodiest periods of Chinese history. It was ignited by a series of bloody rebellions, and created power gap which multiple warlords tried to fill. After countless battles killing millions […]
The Antimatter Bomb: Only Weapon More Powerful Than A Nuke
The Antimatter Bomb When antimatter collides with matter it can end up creating the largest explosion in human history. The Tsar Bomba is the world’s most powerful nuclear weapon it was developed by Russia and has the explosive force of all the explosives that went off during world war two times 10. The antimatter bomb […]
10 Bloody And Great Battles With Surprising Outcomes
When a giant army goes up against a much smaller force, the outcome is normally as expected, however sometimes the unbelievable happens. Great battles are often the ones where the underdog wins. From a Japanese commander using dummies to trick their enemy, to a force of only 13 ships defeating 330. This is a list […]
10 Bloodthirsty Viking Warriors
The Vikings were Norse seafarers, who traveled the ocean trading and raiding to their hearts content. They sailed all over Europe and although they were mostly traders, they were also pillagers and Viking warriors are known to be some of the most ferocious. All Viking men were required to own weapons, and were permitted to […]
10 Notorious Mobsters And Their Horrific Crimes
Mobsters were made famous by gangster films, like the god father, and this sparked a morbid fascination with the mob. Some of the most notorious mobster have committed unthinkable crimes on their fellow man. The average person may have trouble stomaching some of the details of their crimes. Other notorious mobsters simply became famous because […]
10 Great Winston Churchill Speeches
“Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world. Abandoned by his party, betrayed by his friends, stripped of his offices, whoever can command this […]
10 Terrifying Nuclear Bomb Effects
Nuclear bombs are incredibly powerful explosive devices that gain their power from nuclear reactions. Nuclear bomb effects are numerous and deadly. The bombs are some of the most devastating weapons to ever be used or tested, the first hydrogen bomb tested released the same amount of energy as 10 million tons of TNT. The effects […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most famous men in history, and for good reason. He became emperor of France soon after the French Revolution and conquered much of Europe. During the Napoleonic war he fought 60 battles and only lost 7 of them. He’s remembered as one of the greatest commanders in history, and […]
10 Ways Elon Musk Is Changing The World
Elon Musk is a world famous business magnate, engineer, investor and inventor. He’s famous for his ambitious projects, and revolutionary technology. He’s a 45 year-old billionaire, who is heavily involved in green energy, and space technology. The goals he’s set for himself include reducing global warming through sustainable energy production and consumption, and reducing the […]
10 Times Caligula Went Absolutely Insane
Caligula is the notorious madman who ruled over Rome for around four years until he was assassinated by his bodyguards, and some senators. His exploits have been famous all over the world, and are hotly debated to this day. From declaring a war on Poseidon to making his horse a consul, here’s a long list […]
10 Shocking Facts About Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan was the leader of the Mongol Empire, perhaps the mightiest in history. The empire he started eventually became the largest contiguous empire in history. He was born into a tribe in Northeast Asia, and warred with other tribes until he had united them all under his rule. The tactics and strategies used by […]
9 Amazing Aspects Of Jungian Theory
Carl Gustav Jung is one of the most influential psychologists in the world. He developed a close relationship with Sigmund Freud. Jung was a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst born in Switzerland. He is credited with the founding of analytical psychology, and coining many famous psychological terms. Some aspects of Jungian theory are already widely known, such […]
10 Golden Ages You’d Love To See
Tracing the roots of the word Golden Age will take you back to Greek mythology and legend. Greek legend dictates that the first of the five Ages of Man is the Golden, succeeded by the silver age, followed by the bronze Age, then the Age of Heroes, and then the Iron age. Humans living during […]
10 Fastest Growing Economies 2017
The 10 fastest growing economies in the world are mostly made up of small economies, and many African countries too. The largest country on the list is India. Countries will experience growth for a variety of reasons, it may be a result of economic reform or because a country happened to get lucky. Even something […]
10 Poorest Countries In The World
All of the poorest countries on this list come from Africa, and many of them have recently gone through droughts or civil war. All of the poorest countries in the world are underdeveloped, and often very corrupt. The standard of living in these countries is normally very low, and many from the western world would […]
10 Bloodiest Chinese Dynasties Ever
A dynasty is a line of hereditary rulers of a civilisation. There are many Chinese dynasties throughout history but these ones were particularly violent. Dynasties rarely started or ended peacefully, in fact the majority of them were destroyed by rebellions or opposing factions. This is a list of the 10 bloodiest Chinese dynasties ever. Eastern […]
10 Greatest Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions
Machine guns, and cluster bombs are only some of the amazing Leonardo da Vinci inventions on this list. The fifteenth century inventor, engineer and artist theorised inventions so ahead of their time they weren’t used for hundreds of years, until they were reinvented. Da Vinci is known to be one of the greatest geniuses of […]
8 Reasons The Mongol Empire Dominated
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history. It was started by tribes in the Steppes of Central Asia. Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes in the Steppe and proceeded to decimate their enemies. Using superior technology and more sophisticated battle tactics allowed them to dominate the battlefield. At it’s height it covered […]
10 Amazing Facts About Psychopaths
Psychopaths are among the most interesting people in the world. They seem to have evolved specifically to take advantage of the way normal human beings evolved. Their lack of empathy makes it easy for them to take advantage of the fact most other people have quite a lot of empathy. The study of psychopathy is […]
10 Reasons For The Fall Of The Han Dynasty
The Han dyasty is a period of Chinese history that lasted for over 1,000 years. It’s one of the longest lasting empires in history, but like all empires it eventually fell. But what was the reason for the fall of the Han Dynasty? There are countless reasons for the fall of the Han dynasty, some […]
10 Engineering Marvels That Will Blow Your Mind
Engineering is the application of science to problem solving. It’s concerned with design, building and the use of mahines, engines and structures. From the world’s tallest building to the International Space Station, this is a list of 10 engineering marvels that will blow your mind. The New Valley Project Egypt is creating one of the […]
10 Most Interesting German Philosophers
Germany has produced a staggeringly high number of great philosophers. Their impact on world events and the development of culture cannot accurately be estimated due to the ever-changing nature of zeitgeist. But we know for certain they helped not only shape the modern German language, but the modern world. Many of the most beautiful and […]
10 Richest Countries – Some May Surprise You
Small countries dominate the list of world’s richest countries, which some might find surprising. This list uses per capita GDP, which is a measure of the total output of a country that takes gross domestic product and divides it by a countries population. Switzerland — GDP Per Capita: $59,400 Switzerland, a country that espouses neutrality, […]
10 Lost Expeditions Surrounded By Mystery
Lost expeditions are voyages that end up going wrong in some way, which usually results in the death or disappearance of the explorers themselves. Exploring is a dangerous job, but for most explorers the thrill and excitement is worth the risk. Although most lost expeditions date back hundreds of years, some are as recent as […]
10 Strange Animals That Will Shock You
Some animals shoot blood out of their eyeballs to defend themselves, and some just look so unbelievable ugly they couldn’t not be on a list of strange animals, so welcome to 10 strange animals that will shock you! It’s estimated there are 2 million to 50 million species of animal in the world, and although most […]
The Five Good Emperors Of Ancient Rome
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus, and Aurelius were dubbed The Five Good Emperors because of the long period of prosperity Rome had under their consecutive rule. Rome territory expanded significantly during this period, and it’s borders reached as far as they ever would. Each emperor ruled in their own way, but they all improved some aspect […]
King Raedwald – The Wise Ruler
Who Was king Raedwald? Raedwald was king of an Anglo-Saxon kingdom called East Anglia, which means “Land of the Eastern Angles”. His grandfather was the first king of the East Angles, and inherited a well-established throne. He don’t actually know much about Raedwald. It’s thought that most historical documents and records of his life were […]
10 Most Savage Empires In History
An empire is when more than one nation is ruled over by one single emperor or empress. Most settled land has been ruled over as part of an empire during at least one period in history, with multiple empires usually co-existing. There are arguably no empires left today, but it wasn’t too long ago that […]
10 Most Powerful Families In The World
Without wanting to sound like a conspiracy theories, there are some incredibly powerful and secretive families who exercise some amount of control over elected politicians. The amount of control is debatable, but we know that kind of thing happens. It’s usually through campaign donations made to such politicians. The most powerful and influential families are […]
10 Traits Of A Psychopath
The word psychopath tends to strike fear and intrigue equally within the mind of those who hear it. Hollywood depictions have encouraged much fascination with these people, who are said to feel no fear or empathy. Psychopathy is a very specific personality disorder, with a very specific checklist required for diagnosis. Dealing with a psychopath […]
10 Rare Mental Disorders It’s Hard To Believe Are Real
Trying to be killed by your own hand, and suddenly shrinking, and growing taller are just two of the rare mental disorders people can suffer from. A mental disorder is a behavioural or mental pattern that causes distress, or inhibits someone’s ability to function in life. About 25% of people suffer from some sort of […]
10 Revolutionary Battle Tactics That Changed Warfare
Battle tactics are the art and science of organising an army or other military force, and the techniques used to defeat enemy forces in battle. Battle tactics have become more advanced and complicated as they’ve evolved throughout history but many are still the same on a fundamental level as they were thousands of years ago. […]
10 Eerily Credible Alien Sightings
Alien ships have been claimed to have been spotted by thousands of people, possibly even millions. The sheer amount of alien sightings is extraordinary, makes it harder to write off as something only lunatics experience. Alien sightings have been reported for thousands of years, going all the way back to Thutmose III who saw a […]
10 Major Battles Of The Civil War
The American Civil War was a bloody civil war, where the Union in the North was pitted against the Confederate States of America in the south, who wanted to secede. The war lasted a long four years, and was the most violent war in U.S. history. They had countless important battles, but the major battles […]
10 Weird Planets Too Crazy To Believe
Hundreds of planets have been discovered in the universe, and among them some incredibly weird planets have been circulating online. Some of these weird planets are the sort of thing you would expect out of a science fiction film, and it’s hard to believe that they’re actually real. From the oldest planet in the universe, […]
10 Lost Lands That Mysteriously Disappeared
Lost Lands are islands, continents or other regions which are said to have existed in the past, but have either sunken out of sight, or disappeared completely. The definition of lost lands can also be extended to myths of lost cities, and regions. The existence of lost lands is often disputed, although some certainly exist, […]
10 Lost Civilizations That Disappeared
Lost Civilizations have been found all over the world. Many explorers have found magnificent temples or cities, hidden away somewhere nobody ever visits. Lost Civilizations are often filled with treasures, art and other amazing artefacts that give us insights into how they lived their lives. Lost civilizations were often powerful or significant in some way, […]
10 Bloodiest Battles In History
What were the bloodiest battles in history? If you seek the answer to that question, keep reading. I won’t be ranking this list based on overall impact of the battle, or on the number of soldiers involved, but on the actual death toll of each battle – how many people actually died. Many on the […]
10 Bloodiest Wars In History
Have you ever wondered what the bloodiest wars in history were? If so, this is the article for you. Ignore other people’s articles on similar topics, Eskify do it better. There are a number of myths relating to the death tolls of some of the bloodiest wars in history. I hope to put some of […]
10 Most Overpowered And Amazing Siege Weapons
A siege weapon or siege engine is a tool designed to try and get through city walls or other fortifications, and defenses. Originaly siege weapons were made mainy out of wood but eventually began to be made with metal and gunpowder. The earliest siege weapons would normally just hurl heavy objects at enemy forts in […]
10 Deadliest Plants That Can Kill You
Plants appear safe, some even appear tasty, but some of them can kill you in seconds, or cause immense pain that last for hours until you finally croak. The deadliest plants all look harmless, they look like something that you might want to put in a meal, or just pull off a tree and eat, […]
10 Nazi Secrets You Weren’t Supposed To Know
Hitler practicing the occult, and a secret Nazi base in Antarctica are only two of the amazing Nazi secrets they tried to hide from us. Much of what the Nazis did was kept secret from the public, their crimes were so deplorable that they knew they needed to keep it a secret. Since the war […]
10 Bloodthirsty African Warlords
Brutal conditions in Africa have created some of the most brutal warlords of our time. There have been many African warlords who gained power through military might, and ruthless tactics. African warlords have committed some of the worst atrocities and human rights abuses of our time. In 2012 Joseph Kony became one of the most […]
10 Ruthless Chinese Warlords
A warlord is a military commander, especially a regional commander with idividual authority. Chinese warlords have appeared all throuhout China’s history, springing up in times of turmoil to gain power, and sometimes establishing their own dynasty. Warlords are normally aggressive and ambitious, they want to gain power and will use any means necessary to get […]
10 Dinosaur Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Dinosaurs are a large group of animals of the clade. They first appeared during the Triassic period. It’s believed that dinosaurs originated between 231 and 243 million years ago. Dinosaurs live throughout the Mesozoic era which encompasses, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Dinosaurs were discovered in 1824 by William Buckland. Ever since then we […]
10 Mythical Weapons That Actually Exist
Mythical weapons are weapons are believed to be non-existant and merely a part of legend, however sometimes weapons considered to mythical are actually discovered and lend credibility to the legends themselves. Mythical weapons are often considered to have magical powers or to have been used by a legendary person. Mythical weapons are often highly sought […]
10 Most Painful Execution Methods
Execution has been outlawed in much of the world because even the most painless methods are deemed immoral, and even where it is practiced they tend to try and lessen the pain as much as possible. These are all attempts at doing the exact opposite. The execution methods on this list are all designed to […]
10 Greatest Medieval Battles
The medieval times saw some of the most brutal, and bloody battles in human history. Medieval battles involved thousands of soldiers, heavily armoured, and using advanced strategies. In medieval battles two large armies would often agree to meet at a certain place, and even sometimes agreed what time to start. The greatest medieval battles caused […]
10 Greatest Discoveries That Changed The World
The greatest discoveries have the potential to advance technology or society in monumental ways. Without the discoveries listed here the world we live in would be a completely different place. This is a list of the 10 Greatest discoveries that changed the world. Rosetta Stone The Rosetta stone is a rock discovered by Napoleon’s forces […]
10 Most Evil Scientists Of All Time
Scientists have dramatically improved our world, and made our lives more prosporous than previous civilisations could have imagined. Evil scientists however have the complete opposite effect on the world. The most evil scientists througout history have used immoral methods like, human experimentation, vivisections, or lying to participants to achieve results. This is a list of […]
10 Things You Should Know About The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest archaelogical discoveries in history, and one of the biggest, and most interesting burial complexes anywhere in the world. Inside the gigantic underground complex which is still being uncovered, hides thousands of clay soldiers guarding the unopened tomb of china’s first emperor. Emperor Qin Shi Huang built the […]
10 Brutal Facts About Spartan Warriors
Sparta is famed for it’s powerful warriors, and brutal way of life. Spartan warriors were some of the finest of their time, unlike most civilisations spartans would devote themselves entirely to warfare. Spartan warriors went through some the harshest training in history, in order to become the greatest warriors possible. 50% of spartan babies were […]
10 Fascinating Theories about The Beginning Of Time
Most people believe that the big bang is most likely how the universe began, but although this is the most widely believed theory, there are many others which are even more fascinating. Humans have always thought about the beginning of time, was there a beginng? who created it? Now we are closer than ever before […]
10 Most Dangerous Inventions Ever Created
Scientists rarely invent or discover things to cause havoc or destruction but sometimes their inventions are used in ways the scientists themselves would never think to use them. Some of the most dangerous inventions have been created by accident, or just out of scientific curiosity. Contrary to this however some of the most dangerous inventions […]
10 Historical Myths You Probably Believe
There are so many historical myths it’s not even funny, it’s just confusing. It makes sense though. Just a small misconception can evolve into a huge myth over the course of a century, let alone a millennia. And some people are simply dishonest. Their lies will compound over the centuries also. Here are ten Historical […]
10 Greatest Military Strategists From History
Military strategists develop military strategies in order to defeat their opponents in war and battle. The greatest military strategists, have been able to win battles against superior forces with minimal losses and have often gone on to become great kings or conquerors. This list is written In no particular order. If you think there is […]
10 Breathtaking Famous Duels From History
Duels have been fought by men and women for years, in the hopes of settling their disputes with swords or guns when words aren’t enough. Some of the duels on this list have been fought with such extraordinary skill, or in a way that became so unusual that they became famous duels and have even […]
10 Most Amazing Berlin Wall Escapes
The Berlin wall was constructed in the early 1960s to divide the city. West-Berlin was capitalist and free, but the East was under Soviet control. The Soviets built the wall to prevent East-Berliners from escaping west. But 5 thousand did escape. Here are some of their stories. Hot Air Balloon In 1979, two East-Berlin residents […]
10 Most Amazing Germanic Tribes
The Germanic tribes were groups of people who lived in Lower, Upper, and Greater Germania. A lot of what we know about the Germanic tribes comes from ancient Roman texts, some even written by Julius Caesar. Germanic tribes helped shape the face of Europe today, and contributed to the downfall of the Western Roman Empire. […]
10 Rarest Animals In The World
Rare animals are groups of organisms that are few in number, and may even be going extinct. Some of these animals are rare because they are endemic to a certain region, or because their population has been driven down an invasive species, or human actions like deforestation. The rarest animals are mostly unknown to most […]
10 Greatest Warrior Queens In History
Warrior Queens have never been as common as warrior kings but when they do appear it’s often because they were a much better fit than anyone around. Some warrior queens have taken on some of the most fearsome enemies and lived to tell the tale, and others died fighting for their people. This is a […]
10 Most Shocking Psychological Experiments
Psychological experiments are experiments designed to further our knowledge of the human mind. Experimental psychologists will use both human and animal subjects to study many areas of psychology. Some psychological experiments are done with total disregard for the subjects and end up causing permanent psychological or even physical damage to the participants. The Milgram Experiment […]
10 Greatest Roman Generals
Rome was the largest city in the world for hundreds of years, and it’s empire surrounded the Mediterranean. It’s often called the greatest empire of all time due to it’s size, prosperity, and longevity. Roman generals were the driving force behind Rome’s military success. Using tactics, and strategies way ahead of their time, Rome managed […]
10 Heroic Cavalry Charges
Cavalry charges have proved to be one of the most efficient and devastating battle tactics in history. Even against vastly superior numbers cavalry charges have proved themselves to be dominant shock attack in warfare. It involves soldiers mounted on horseback to charge as quickly as they can into the enemies lines, and engaging in close […]
10 Of The World’s Deadliest Animals
The world is full of dangerous animals, and most animals still live in a Darwinian environment were only the strong survive. Some of the deadliest creatures may not be what you expect, there may be some that you expected to see on the list excluded, and there may be some you have never heard of, […]
10 Unsolved Victorian Mysteries
The Victorian era stretched from 1837 to 1901. During this time, scientific breakthroughs helped solve countless mysteries. But there were some Victorian mysteries born during the era. The era saw European empires expanding east, and American settlers expanding west. So I’ll be including mysteries from both. Here are ten unsolved Victorian mysteries. St. Pancras Walrus […]
10 Most Devastating Holy Wars
Holy wars have been some of the most devastating and ruinous wars in history. A holy war is a war caused or driven by partly by religion. This is normally due to religious differences, and tension which eventually boil over into all out war. Thousands or even millions of people will give their lives in […]
10 Unbelievable Mysteries Of The Mind
The mind is one of the most mysterious and complex objects in the known Universe. Psychologists, and neuroscientists have studied it for years, and still haven’t come close to fully understanding how it works. The mysteries of the mind, once solved, could reveal revolutionary discoveries of the human psyche. Interestingly the brain keeps developing until […]
10 Active Terrorist Groups In America
America seems like a safe place as far as terrorism is concerned. We think of Europe more when terrorist threats come to mind. But not only are there dozens of terrorist organizations which target Americans when abroad, but there are a number of terrorist groups in America who are currently active. You may have never […]
10 Fascinating Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
There were over 2,000 ancient egyptian gods and goddesses, all of them representing natural phenomena, abstract ideas, or jobs. They used the idea of gods to justify, and explain why things happen that they couldn’t yet understand. Some of the gods were barely known, while others where worshipped by almost everyone. The gods could show […]
10 Greatest Gunfighters Of The Old West
The old west is remembered for many of it’s unique features. One of which were shootouts. It’s among the most recognizable type of scene from western movies. I’m sure most of these scenes are completely unrealistic and over dramatized for to suit their cinematic purposes. But some figures were notorious for their gun fighting skills […]
10 Smartest Animals In The World
Intelligence has been defined in many different ways including a person’s capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, emotional knowledge, creativeness, planning, and problem solving. Scientists have been studying intelligence in animals for years, and some of the smartest animals have been found to have extraordinary cognitive abilities. Most people consider humans to be the most intelligent […]
10 Greatest Swordsmen In History
A swordsman is someone practices martial art, or any from of combat involving a sword. Samurai, fencers, and knights are all types of swordsman. The greatest swordsmen are the ones who are so skilled that their names are known even today, by people interested in swordsmanship, but also in movies, and tv shows. Some of […]
10 Most Famous Psychologists
Psychology is the study of behaviour and the mind, it includes all aspects of the conscious and unconscious thought, and experience. Psychologists tell us more about who we are as a person, and explore the mind which is still one of the biggest mysteries in the world. Famous psychologists make new theories, and discoveries about […]
10 Interesting Explorers Of The New World
The New World is the term historically given to the Americas. This goes back to the late 15th century, when the Americas were discovered. Until this point no one knew that North and South America even existed. The Americas were branded the New World. Europe, Africa, and Asia were branded the Old World. In the […]
10 Countries Where Guns Are Legal
Gun laws are an interesting area of the legal system. Some believe all innocent civilians should have the right to own a firearm for personal protection, while others believe dangerous weapons should be tightly controlled. I have no idea what the answer is but that’s really irrelevant. Although most countries do not guarantee people the […]
10 Badass Warrior Cultures From History
The most powerful Empires, countries, and tribes throughout history have always had skilled warrior cultures. For a lot of people the only way to survive or expand was through military endeavors requiring strong warriors, and large armies. This list includes 10 of the most skilled and badass warrior cultures from history. Although some may not […]
10 Unbelievable Celestial Bodies
A celestial body is a single cohesive structure that is bound together by gravity. Asteroids, moons, planets, and stars are all common examples of celestial bodies, but some of the ones out there are a lot more strange and unique. Sometimes the celestial bodies that are discovered can be so strange, that it actually reshapes […]
10 Ancient Religions You May Not Know About
It’s interesting to look at the demographics of your nation and use that to predict the growth and decline of some religions. In the west, Christianity is in swift decline, and some smaller religions are growing rapidly. There are some places where Norse Mythology is the fastest growing religion. Religions come and go. There are […]
10 Active Terrorist Groups In Europe
It seems like there is a terrorist attack every few days in Europe now. Some are from crazy loners but some are from well organized terrorist organizations. European governments seemingly do all they can to camp down and outlaw such organizations. But with a continent of 500 million people, there will always be some who […]
10 Mysterious Space Discoveries
Since 1925 we’ve known that our universe is constantly expanding at an incredible pace. This means that there will always be more to discover in space. But even if our universe stayed the same size as it is now, we probably would never explore all of it. The observable universe is currently 91 billion light […]
10 Longest Wars In History
The most famous war in history was World War Two, and even though this was the bloodiest war of all time, it only lasted for six years. This almost makes it hard to believe that the longest wars in history actually lasted for hundreds of years, some even lasted for over seven centuries. Some of […]
10 Unbelievably Strange Sea Creatures
The ocean is full of unbelievably strange sea creatures, some of which are so freakish you could never imagine they would exist. Most of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, and there are more creatures here than any where else in the world. The deep reaches of the ocean are so dark, and alien […]
10 Indian Empires You’ve Never Heard Of
Few countries have as rich a history as India. Before it’s unification and it’s period of British rule, India has seen many powerful empires. India has historically been a collection of small states, which are now the federal states of India. Each state has always wanted to remain independent, but ambition leader would often attempt […]
10 Interesting Schools Of Economic Thought
Economic is a pretty complex business. Few people understand even the basics, and I’m pretty sure no one fully understands how any economic system works. We all hear people throw around terms like “The Austrian school of economics” or “institutional economics” but most people are simply unfamiliar with these. Many schools of economic thought are […]
10 Great Conquerors Who Almost Took Over The World
Some of the greatest conquerors throughout history have created Empires so large that they almost took over the world. Many conquerors got to the point where they were the most powerful force in the world, but died before they could go any further, ran out of resources, or were defeated in battle. In no particular […]
10 Extinct Animals That May Still Be Alive
Extinct animals are often fascinating already, but the idea that some may actually still exist is especially fascinating and mysterious. There has never been a proven case of an animal coming back from extinction but these 10 animals may still be out there. Megalodon Megalodon is a giant shark that can grow up to seventy […]
10 Real Historical Conspiracies
The word conspiracy is now linked to crazy people. But if a group of people conspire, a conspiracy is born. The definition of a conspiracy is a secret plan by a group of people plotting something illegal or immoral. There are countless examples from of historical conspiracies that turned out to be true. They’re not […]
10 Most Notorious Military Coups
A Coup d’état is the illegal overthrow of government and seizure of power by a small group of people. It’s as simple as that. When the conspirators take and maintain power for at least one week, it’s a successful coup. Any time less than a week is unsuccessful. So a military coup is just one […]
10 Interesting Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophy was born in the 6th century BC, and lasted throughout the Hellenistic period. It deals with a wide variety of subjects including political philosophy, metaphysics, ontology, ethics, logic, and rhetoric. Greek philosophers are some of the most famous thinkers of all time, there ideas shaped the world we live in today, and […]
10 Dark North Korea Experiments
North Korea has conducted many strange experiments, many of which are ridiculous, idiotic, and trampled on the human rights of it’s citizens. Some of the experiments were supposed to solve some of the nations huge problems. North Korea experiments included experimental programs, studies, and experimental methods of torture. Human Surgery Practice Operations on Prisoners One […]
10 Greatest Proxy Wars Ever
A proxy war is a conflict where the two main sides avoid direct conflict. They do this by supporting other forces to fight on their behalf. An example might be the current Syrian civil war, where Western-backed forces seem to be fighting against Russian-backed forces. You could say it’s a proxy war between Russia and […]
10 Declassified Government Documents
All governments keep secrets, they write down these secrets on classified documents. Overtime many top secret governments have been released to the public. The secrets that come out of declassified government documents can be shocking, and reveal things about the world, and it’s governments many people can’t believe. Some of the things revealed in these […]
10 Most Powerful Militaries In The World
What are the world’s most powerful militaries? Well, some believe that a good way of testing a nation’s power is to look at their military. And although there are many ways a country can hold power and influence without having great military might, having a strong military can bring a lot of benefits. The nations […]
10 Reasons There Might Be An Alien Invasion
For as long as people have considered aliens we have feared an alien invasion. What if a vastly superior alien race where to come here and wipe us out? This is a scary thought but would it ever actually happen? It’s very unlikely that we are the only intelligent life in the universe, and there […]
10 Reasons For The Fall Of Rome
The Roman empire was the only superpower of it’s time. The empire stretched from England to Syria, making it the largest empire of the ancient world. At it’s peak, almost 20 percent of all people were subjects of Rome. The empire grew out of the city of Rome, which conquered more and more of it’s […]
10 Most Fearless Rebellions
There have been countless rebellions throughout history. A rebellion, uprising or insurrection is a denial of obedience. It comes from the Latin word rebello, which means “I renew war”. Rebellions start when people are unhappy with a given situation. If the ruler is inept, or evil then the people will be likely to rebel. Rebellions […]