10 Possible Effects Of Brexit
So Brexit has pretty much scared everyone involved with finance already. People are acting as if the world is coming to an end, but are they just being hysterical? The answer is that no one knows. No one knows for sure what the eventual outcomes of Brexit will be. Most of them won’t have anything […]
10 Most Polluted Cities In The World
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the environment that cause adverse change. Some of the most polluted cities in the world, are so unhealthy to live that just being there for a few days can decrease your life span by hours. People who do live in polluted areas are more likely to suffer from […]
10 Shortest Wars In History
What were the shortest wars in history? Well, we tend to remember the long and costly wars that lasted for many years. Some wars even lasted for several generations; the Hundred years war would be an example. But we can’t forget about the short wars, the ones that are relatively bloodless. Such wars are usually […]
10 Countries That May Soon Disappear
No nation state, no matter how strong their economy, no matter how united their population, can last forever. All countries will eventually disappear. Some will slowly fade away, but some will suddenly collapse. It’s likely that several countries will go this way in the next ten years. Here are some at high risk of disappearing. […]
10 Bloodiest Roman Battles From History
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest Empires in history, and it took hundreds of epic roman battles to get there. Rome was so powerful it didn’t have many rivals who could stand up to them, but when they found someone who could the battles were not easily won. This list includes the 10 […]
10 Places We Could Find Extraterrestrial Life
We have discovered hundreds of planets which could potentially have extraterrestrial life, and are just waiting to be explored. Many scientists believe that there is alien life out there somewhere, and with the seemingly endless number of planets out there it seems almost impossible for there not to be life out there. Since the only […]
10 Famous Assassinations That Changed History
An assassination can change everything. If the right person is successfully killed, the whole political climate of a nation, or even the whole world, could change overnight. Luckily this kind of thing doesn’t happen very often, at least not these days. But looking back on history we see many famous assassinations that changed history forever. […]
10 Failed Presidential Assassinations
It can’t have escaped notice that American presidents have some of the tightest security in the world. It got that way because of the constant credible threats against the lives of high profile politicians. Just four presidents have been successfully assassinated, but those assassinations shook the world. So these days, presidents are always surrounded by […]
10 Shockingly Evil Popes
There have been countless evil popes throughout history. These people drag the name of the papacy through the mud, and have given the Vatican a reputation it never wanted, but may never be able to get rid of. These evil popes have committed some of the worst crimes imaginable, and unashamedly so. This is a […]
10 Ways To Prove The Earth Is Round
Scientists have known for hundreds of years that the earth is round, but some people still don’t believe. It’s natural not to believe something without evidence, but there is so much evidence out there that there’s no reason to believe the earth is flat. There are plenty of ways to prove the earth is round, […]
10 Amazing Things Found In Bogs
European folklore has featured many stories surrounding bogs. But the real life stories are even more surprising. And with their conditions being able to preserve artifacts for many thousands of years, modern science can finally reveal these stories. From mysterious wooden containers, to ancient lost treasure: here are 10 mysterious things found in bogs. Old […]
10 Deep Philosophical Questions
In a sense, philosophy is all about questions. Philosophers, like moral scientists, rely on each other to give answers to the deep philosophical questions that have proved so difficult to answer. Questions that have no absolute answer like scientific questions do. These issues are often a question of morality and interpretation. And sometimes it’s just […]
10 Greatest Scientists Who Changed The World
One great scientist has the ability to propel the world hundreds of years ahead. With one simple invention or discovery they can save thousands, or millions of lives. Without great scientists we wouldn’t have the ability to harness, and use electricity, ways of keeping people alive who fall ill, or the ability to discover new […]
10 Evil Kings From History
More often than not, rulers have had to resort to some pretty harsh tactics to maintain their power. Many evil Kings and queens from history have been absolute monarchs, which required a military presence to suppress any rebels. But some kings took things much further, extorting or massacring innocent people without them even revolting against […]
10 Vestigial body parts You Don’t Need
Vestigial body parts are organs that our ancestors had for survival purposes but slowly diminished over time, so that they no longer fulfill a function but haven’t completely gone away. Many vestigial organs go unnoticed and people don’t even know they have them, but some can cause problems and need to be removed. Animals evolve based […]
10 Most Unbelievable Ancient Weapons
The ancients had to fight many wars for hundreds of years, in an effort to gain an advantage they would seek to create new weapons. Some of these ancient weapons were so revolutionary, and unusual it’s almost unbelievable they ever existed. It’s also important to say that most ancient weapons were absolutely useless, especially in […]
10 Scary Modern Dictatorships
Proper dictatorships feel like something of a different era – the Soviet Union and the European absolute monarchies spring to mind. But there are 50 modern dictatorships operating today. Fifty nations which have been denied democracy. Fifty nations abused by a small number of powerful people. Modern dictatorships are usually known for human rights abuses […]
10 Amazing Robots That Might Have Your Job Soon
Robots are being built all over the world and they’re becoming more advanced everyday. Robots are not only cheaper, but better workers than humans, many companies will jump at the chance to hire robots instead of people, and the ones that don’t will go out of business. Some companies have already started using some amazing […]
10 Most Savage Spanish Conquistadors
The Spanish Conquistadors were those who initially expanded the Spanish Empire. The word Conquistador literally means conqueror – the men and women who explored the New World, and claimed it’s land for the Spanish crown. To be a Spanish Conquistador wasn’t at all easy, it involved a dangerous boat journey to a land never seen […]
5 Weird Chinese Laws That Are Real
The People’s Republic of China is genuinely one of the most bizarre countries I the world. It’s a communist dictatorship that really isn’t communist at all. Communist dictatorships always tend to be weird, just look at North Korea. But China has always had an absolutely unique culture and tradition – combine that with a modern […]
10 Most Mysterious And Amazing Cryptids
Cryptids are a part of cryptozoology, which is the study of animals who are believed to exist by many but have yet to be proven. There are dozens of cryptids out there, and many cryptids have now been found, and proven to exist. Although many cryptids could just be legends, or may have already gone […]
10 Most Mysterious People In History
Mysterious people are dotted all over history. Although we don’t know much about them, what we do know is both amazing, and mysterious. These are the 10 Most mysterious People In History. Green Children of Woolpit You can’t talk about mysterious people without mentioning these guys. Two green children suddenly appeared out of nowhere. They were brother […]
10 Ways Hitler Could Have Won
Nazi Germany came quite close to achieving an absolute dominance in Europe. With hindsight we can see where it all went wrong for the Nazis. We see the best and worst strategic decisions made by Adolf Hitler. And we see how he could have won the second world war. Here are 10 ways Hitler could […]
10 Amazing Facts About The British Monarchy
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, which means we are a democracy but still have a king or queen. The current Royal family is the House of Windsor, who enjoy diplomatic responsibility despite holding no actual power. But before the English Civil-War, the Monarchy held absolute power in Britain. Today, all is peaceful and […]
10 Terrifying Space Shuttle Disasters
There have been many attempts to build capable space crafts over the years, mainly by the US, and the USSR, but to finally perfect it they went through a lot of trial and error, which led to the loss of many lives and many space shuttle disasters. Not everything on this list is space shuttle […]
10 Events Leading Up To WW2
What were the events leading up to ww2? The second world war was the most harrowing, ad horrific war of all time. One of the only wars that comes close is the first world war, which was only 21 years before it. What could cause such a horrific war to happen so soon after world […]
10 Notorious Noble Families From History
Every culture seems to have noble families. Those born into such families are blessed with privilege from cradle to the grave. This is most visible in European countries where hereditary titles still exist today. In England there are literally people who become Lords and ladies simply because they were born into the right family. But […]
10 Interesting 19th Century Political Parties
Looking back at the 19th century, it seems like everyone was insane. From the Occult to imperialism, people back then were into all sorts of bizarre things. Combine that with human nature and you’ve got some truly interesting political parties. The enlightenment opened the door to millions of Europeans to engage in politics – and what […]
10 Superweapon That Could Cause World War Three
There are Superweapon so powerful that they may give governments the necessary confidence to start a world war and win. At the moment one of the main reasons a war isn’t happening is because of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). The belief that if a country declares war they will be destroyed along with the other country. […]
10 Secret WWII Facts And Events
There wasn’t a more eventful six years than world war two. So much happened it’s hard to remember everything, and lot of amazing WWII facts and events are mostly unheard of. So here are 10 secret WWII facts to make sure you know more of the more unknown but interesting WWII facts and events. The […]
10 Great Speeches That Changed The World
It’s been said history is written by the winners – but history is shaped by great leaders capable to uniting armies, or political parties, or violent mobs, or an entire population through great speeches that changed the world. For better or for worse, these leaders made great speeches that changed the world. Never underestimate the […]
10 Most Famous Political Prisoners
A political prisoner is a person held in prison for the crime of opposing the authority governing them. Simply, people imprisoned for criticizing their country’s government. I’m sure there are thousands of nameless political prisoners through history who had the undeniable courage needed to speak out against tyranny. Being forgotten about, we can’t exactly look […]
7 Monsters Made Through Genetic Modification
Scientists can create a lot of creepy and unusual things through genetic modification. Some experiments lead to life changing discoveries that could save millions, and others lead to monstrosities which leave you feeling sick to your stomach. Genetic modification is still a grey area and people are divided on it, on the one hand it […]
10 Worst Holocausts You’ve Never Heard Of
Most People have the mistaken belief that there has only been one holocaust. The reason for this is probably because of World War Two, and the fact that one of the holocausts that happened during that time is known as “The Holocausts”. Which makes it sound like there is was only one. The majority of holocausts […]
10 Failed Revolutions That Almost Broke History
The French revolution is thought of as the most influential event of it’s era, leading to the rise of Napoleon, and therefore a unified Germany, and therefore Nazi Germany, and therefore the Cold War. A revolution can change everything, overthrow a stable government and it’s anyone’s guess what will happen next. I don’t think I’ve […]
10 Whistleblowers Who Died Mysteriously
A whistleblower is someone who holds secret information from within an organization or governmental body, who expses that the organization is acting illegally or immorally. It can be any kind of information that reveals these actions. There are even services like Wikileaks designed specifically to aid whistleblowers leak information as anonymously as possible. Whistleblowers have […]
10 Unbelievable Secret Science Experiments
The rich and powerful spend their time seeking more power, so when knowledge is power what do you do? You set up a secret experiment. Secret science experiments are often secret because they involve things that could be seen as immoral, or because you have enemies, or competitors that you don’t to find out what […]
10 Countries With No Income Tax
With the Panama Papers being leaked, a new interest has been sparked in the international tax system. There are some wealthy folk who pay a lower percentage of income tax than the government would expect of them. An example would be Warren Buffet, who paid a lower percentage of tax than his secretary at one […]
10 Deadly Australian Outlaws And Bushrangers
Bushrangers were a type of outlaw specific to Australia. The word describes escaped criminals who now roam free in the tough Australian country. This was back when Australia was essentially a prison colony where convicts were kept in small areas, away from legitimate settlers. The bushrangers would break out and head into the outback in […]
10 Most Notorious Soviet Defectors
The Soviet Union was incredibly secretive through it’s time in existence. What else would you expect from a power rival to the west? As the stakes were high, dozens of high ranking officials defected from the west to the Soviet Union. Defectors were valuable as they could bring an insight into the enemy. There were […]
10 Unbelievable Military Sieges
Sieges can be the longest and bloodiest of all battles. They can last anywhere from days to years. There are many ways to besiege a fort, or castle. You can cut off their supplies and starve them out, force them to come out and face you on the battlefield, or attack the castle directly and […]
10 Real Jack The Ripper Suspects
Jack the ripper may be the greatest unidentified serial killer in known history. It’s been over one hundred years since he commit his crimes and still we can’t be sure who he was. There are a number of possible candidates, most of which were investigated by the police of the day. But some of which […]
10 Deadly science experiments gone wrong
Science experiments often go wrong but a lot of these turned out worse than you would imagine. Some scientists don’t shy away from using extreme methods such as electricity and large doses of hypo-tropics like LSD. Scientists may use animal cruelty or abuse humans to prove a hypothesis. This is a list of 10 deadly science […]
10 Royal Pretenders To The Throne
What are Royal Pretenders? A royal pretender is a person who claims the throne of a country of empire. The only problem is that the throne in question is either occupied by a current recognized monarch, or the throne has been completely abolished. A perfect example is France. The French abolished their monarchy centuries ago, […]
10 World Changing Inventions
One brilliant invention has the ability to change the world overnight. Without the innovation to create such simple inventions as the wheel, and the pointed stick we may not be as advanced as we now are. Where would we be today if not for world changing inventions?. Inventions over time took us from living in […]
10 Nazis Who Escaped Justice
In the immediate aftermath of the second world war there was a scramble to capture high profile Nazi officials before they could disappear. The allies wanted nothing more than to bring high profile Nazis to justice. Most of them seem to have been captured, largely because the Nazis loved to tattoo themselves, which later identified […]
10 Living Monarchs Who Lost Their Throne
Go back a hundred years or so and you’ll find it much more common to see a king or queen as a head of state. But today there are just a handful of monarchs left. The queen of Britain, the king of Spain, and a few others. So what happened to the others? Well, they […]
10 Shocking Nuclear Meltdowns
Nuclear meltdowns is a severe nuclear reactor accident that leads to core damage from overheating. These are often caused by coolant related incidents, like loss of coolant, low coolant rate, and loss of coolant pressure. When nuclear meltdowns happen it often leads to dangerous explosions, and radiation leakage. Although the explosions look deadly, the real danger […]
10 Real Ancient Wizards From History
It’s assumed that ancient wizards are only a myth and that there aren’t any in the real world, however the existence and achievements of many of these wizards are indisputable, which leaves you wondering whether magic might actually be real. Many of these wizards are also scientists, and scholars, who made great contributions to science. In […]
15 Failed Utopias From History
Failed utopias are a really weird thing when you think about it. For thousands of years, man has dreamed of creating some kind of Utopia. A society where all can be free and happy. One person’s Utopia can be vastly different from another. Some are simply a society where we all live free, while others […]
10 Interesting Unrecognized Countries
International diplomacy is extremely complex, and one of the most controversial issues is the question of statehood. What makes a country instead of just captured territory? There are a number of declared countries that have failed to gain recognition from other nations. They could be countries run by terrorists, or simply be countries dwarfed by […]
10 Real Giant Sea Creatures
Giant sea creatures often seem like something out of a fairy tale but here are ten real ones which are more terrifying than you might think. Fish can grow freakishly huge, and some even look like living dinosaurs. The Kraken, sea Serpent, and many other legends are believed to have originated from sightings of these […]
5 Most Amazing Scientific Theories
From the fact that the universe is slowing decaying and speeds up every time we look at it until it inevitably collapses and kills us all , to our universe crashing into another and killing us all. This is a list of 5 amazing scientific theories to blow your mind. Much of the universe is […]
10 Ancient American Civilizations
The history of pre-Colombian America has largely been forgotten. This is partly due to historical records neglecting it, but it’s also the standard cycle. When invaders capture a territory, they attempt to erase the achievements of it’s previous inhabitants. There were dozens of ancient American civilizations that flourished in their age. Their cultures were unique […]
10 Really Weird Political Parties
Politics is serious business. But there is always someone willing to sacrifice time and money in order to make a mockery of a political system. The best way to do that is to form your own political party and mimic your rivals. Many of such parties have been started by comedians and activists, and sometimes […]
9 Most Badass Medieval Warriors OF All Time
From a soldier who fought off dozens of enemies on his own, holding a a giant halberd in each hand, to the world’s most famous samurai who was so skilled it’s said he even had superpowers including teleportation, telekinesis, and the ability to see the future. There were countless bad asses from medieval times worth writing about […]
7 Active Supervolcano That Could Erupt Soon
From a supervolcano in America with a 10% chance of erupting very soon and killing millions of Americans, to a volcano responsible for the biggest eruption in history and might break that record. This is a list of 7 active supervolcano that could erupt soon. Volcanoes have enormous destructive power, some scientists claim that if […]
8 Most Dangerous Banned BioWeapons
From infected bodies being flung over castle walls, to a poisonous gas you wont even notice killing you in minutes, you could be infected right now and not even know it. Bioweapons have been used for wars, bio-terrorism for centuries. Although the UN banned many substances some countries have no problems using them anyway, even the […]
10 Famous Highwaymen Of Old Europe
I consider Highwaymen to be the ultimate outlaws. Masked criminals who showed a clear disregard for the law. A highwayman was simply not afraid of prison or execution. Yet they were not brutes. The classic highwayman was gallant and noble, a true gentleman on the wrong path. They would hold up carriages in remote areas, […]
10 Biggest Political Upsets Ever
Politics is always dull until it isn’t. That’s just an observation. One of the events that can spice things up is a shock victory. Perhaps it’s due to inaccurate polls or just due to a lack of publicity for the popular candidates. Either way, they don’t happen very often. I guess that’s why they are […]
5 Remarkable Real Life Ninja
It’s ninja time! From a ninja who can do magic and swallow a cow whole, to a female ninja who started an underground network of over 200 ninjas to spy on enemies. This is a list of 5 remarkable real life Ninja. Kato Danzo The Ninja Sorcerer Kato Danzo was a real life ninja whose […]
10 Early British Kingdoms You’ve Never Heard Of
We all know that modern Britain was formed by the unification of several kingdoms. But long ago, there were many more small kingdoms within what is now the UK. Some of these are known, like Wessex and Sussex. But there are literally dozens of other early British kingdoms that most people have never heard of. […]
10 Most Wanted Terrorists
Some of the current Most Wanted Terrorists may surprise you. From a man wanted for his alleged role in the August 11, 1982, bombing of Pan Am Flight 830, to a man wanted for his alleged role in the September 5, 1986, hijacking of Pan American World Airways Flight 73. This is a list of the 10 Most Wanted […]
10 Most Wanted Fugitives
When I read the current list FBI most wanted list I was shocked by the bizarre lives they live. And I think you’ll be shocked too. From a man who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of his two teenage daughters, to a man who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the […]
10 Active Terrorist Groups In Africa
The continent of Africa is significantly larger than most people realize. At over 11 million square miles, it’s the second biggest continental landmass. And with over a billion people, there is a lot going on. It’s the most impoverished continent on Earth and has been for quite a while. All these things combine to make […]
5 Ridiculous World War Two Weapons
As a war of attrition, both sides of the second world war tried out some bloody mad tactics to give them the advantage over their enemy. This involved experimenting with all kinds of mental military technologies. We only tend to remember the ones that worked. But let me assure you, there were many failures. Many […]
5 Amazing Exoplanets We Might Live On
There may well come a time where the human race might be forced to flee our own planet. It could be due to our self destructive nature or it could be due to a completely natural disaster. either way, there is a whole selection of exoplanets available for us to eventually call home. but which […]
5 Most Poisonous Snakes On Planet Earth
From a snake that can grow up to 14.8 ft long, and has enough venom to kill a man in one bite, to a snake with enough venom 100 men without breaking a sweat. This is a list of the 5 most poisonous snakes on planet Earth. 5)Black mamba: The Black Mamba is named […]
5 Horrifying facts About The Tokyo Sarin Attack
Aum Shinrikyo was a bizarre cult founded and led by a half-blind yoga instructor. He faked having magical super powers in edited videos that he sent out in the 1990s. He gathered a following of highly professional doctors and scientists to help him create the weapon used in their notorious Sarin gas attack. This is […]
5 Amazing Facts About the Triassic Period
The Triassic Period stretched from about 252 to 201 million years ago. This means that is saw two mass extinctions and the beginning and the end of the period. It’s so difficult to chose just 5 facts about a period of 50 million years, but I did it! I picked the best 5 facts out there. […]
8 Facts About the Barbary Coast
The barbary coast is what Europeans commonly called the North-West coastline of Africa over several centuries. It was largely between the 16th and 19th centuries that this name was used, because the area was notoriously dangerous for Europeans to travel to. There was the very real rist that European visitors could be captured and sold […]
10 Shocking Soviet Experiments
The Soviet Union was one of two superpowers of the world. In order to preserve their position they were dead set on developing new technology and biomedical practices. To do this, they would need to constantly seek to improve their understanding of science. And they were into science big time. Soviet scientists were notorious for […]
5 Unbelievable Yakuza Facts
We’ve all heard rumours that Japan’s powerful institutions are completely controlled by a mysterious criminal organisation known as the Yakuza. But who really are they, and what do they do? From cutting off one of their body parts and offering it to their boss, to the incredibly painful 300 year old method they use to […]
6 Unbelievable Weapons That Are Legal In The U.S.
You’ll be nothing short of stunned when you hear some of these. From a gun that can fire can fire between 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute, to guns that likely don’t even work properly and could end up killing the user. This is a list of 7 Unbelievable Weapons That Are Legal In The […]
5 Hardest Army Training Routines
It’s difficult to rank the Hardest Army Training programs due to there being so many of them. Also, they are often shrouded in secrecy. But it can be done. From swimming in blood guts, while being chased by hungry dogs, to dodging real knifes, and jumping through rings of fire. This is a list of […]
5 Exotic Mount Fuji Facts
From the three active volcanoes that could go off at any moment, to Suicide Forest at the base of the mountain. This is a list of 5 Exotic Mount Fuji Facts. Volcano Mount Fuji isn’t just a mountain, it’s also an active volcano that hasn’t erupted for over 300 years, in the year 1707, […]
5 Greatest Train Robberies
Historical train robberies have always been of interest to me. Tales of notorious outlaws boarding moving trains and making off with millions worth in gold and cash – it doesn’t get much more interesting than that! Train robberies are the perfect example of what made the old west perfect for fiction. Many folk heroes have […]
5 Worst Saudi Arabia Human Rights Abuses
Saudi Arabia is known mainly for 3 things. The first is oil. The second is Islam. The third is horrific human rights abuses. This article will focus on one of these. From the public crucifixion of someone who would be innocent by almost anyone’s standards, to kidnapping and raping anyone they want and being legally […]
10 Failed Antarctic Expeditions From History
Antarctic exploration has always fascinated me. The thought of a time when the continent had not yet been fully discovered. Hundreds of Islands and mountain ranges still needed to be mapped out, and there was only one way to do that. You’d need to travel to the Antarctic. But it’s notoriously difficult for humans to […]
5 Mind-Blowing Technologies From Transhumanism
From computers Stephen Hawking believes might kill us all, to Ubermensch with super speed, strength, and agility. This is a list of the 5 most amazing technologies from Transhumanism. Artificial Intelligence/Artificial General Intelligence Artificial intelligence is the ability for a computer system to be able act in a way that only humans are able to […]
7 Amazing Facts About Nazi Hunters
The Nazis were a weird bunch. With all that murder and chaos they caused, there were always going to be holocaust victims looking for revenge. The nazi hunters are some of the most interesting and noble people of the last 100 years. I think you’ll now learn why this is. From a man who hunted […]
The Seven Ancient Wonders Of The World
Ah, the seven wonders of the world. Just the name inspires a sense of wonder and whimsy. But what actually were they? From the largest pyramid ever built and the only wonder still standing, to a magnificent garden with a mysterious past. This is a list the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. The Hanging […]
10 Active Terrorist Groups In India
India in a really interesting country. It’s economy is growing fast, it’s culture is rich, and it’s history is unique. But when you have over one billion people in one country, there will always be a fair amount of trouble. There are dozens of active terrorist groups in India – most of which are unknown […]
5 Historical Diary Entries You Should Read
Most historical diary entries are completely dull. But we’re in luck, some are incredible to read even today. The Historical Diary Entries in question could describe great political events or acts of war. They could document leaps forward in science or exploration. Whatever it is, a modern perspective on such is fascinating. From Goebbel’s secret love for […]
5 Shocking Historical Figures Who Smoked Weed
Weed is a wonder drug, it has inspired people to create all kinds of things. But today it is illegal in most nations, apart from North Korea, which is weird. But it was not always like that. There was a time when all men were free to enjoy the magic wonder drug for themselves. From […]
5 Great Facts About The Meiji Restoration
The Meiji Restoration changed the history of Japan, and therefore the world. It was a series of events that surrounded and included a return to Imperial rule within Japan. This mean that the Japanese emperor had full control of the nation, where as he did not before. From the change from technologically backward recluse, to finally opening […]
5 Top Secret Facts About Spies
From Ernest Hemingway’s secret life as a KGB spy to, a German spy getting captured by a dog in World War Two. This is a list of 5 top secret facts about spies. Ernest Hemingway was a KGB spy Ernest Hemingway famous novelist was actually also a KGB spy. Ernest promised to send information […]
The Sack Of Rome By Barbarians
There have been 4 Major sacks or Rome. Sacking is the act of pillaging a city or large settlement; it tends to involve a lot of murder and mayhem. In this article we will look at each of the major sacks of Rome. Sack of Rome – 410 AD On the 24th of August 410, […]
5 Crazy Facts About Dreams
From the ability to control your dreams and fulfill your greatest desires while asleep, to waking up paralyzed with the presence of demons. This is a list of 5 crazy facts about dreams. Lucid dreaming It’s possible to have something called a lucid dream. This is where you realise you are in a dream, […]
Top 10 Female Role Models In History
For much of history, most societies were patriarchal in structure. But many strong women still stood out from the crowd. Some were political leaders, some were great pioneers, and some are on this big ol’ list. Here are my top 10 female role models in history. (1900-1990) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was a […]
5 Insane Space Programs That Nearly Happened
From America blowing up the Moon with an Atom bomb, to a lift that takes you all the way into space. This is a list of 5 insane space programs that nearly happened. Project A119 The U.S wanted to blow up the moon with an atom bomb. The U.S thought it would terrify the […]
5 Biggest Dinosaur Myths
So dinosaurs were weird. There are a lot of myths about dinosaurs people still believe for some reason. I’m not going to debunk any of them because frankly I don’t care. Actually that’s a lie, I’m going to debunk five of them – deal with it. From dinosaurs that still roam the Earth, to humans […]
5 Ancient Pharaohs You Won’t Forget
From one of the only female Ancient Pharaohs, and maybe also one of the cruelest, to the Pharaoh famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza which still stands today. This is a list of 5 Ancient Pharaohs you won’t forget. Hatsheput She was the 5th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty and one of the […]
5 Amazing Ancient Mega-Structures
From the biggest stone monument in the world, to the acropolis of Athens at the highest point in all of Athens. This is a list of 5 Amazing Ancient Mega-structures. Angkor Wat This is a stone complex of Temples, and the largest stone monument in the world. It was originally created to be a […]
5 Amazing Facts About The Edo Period
Rise of The Edo Period The Edo period is a period in Japanese history between the years 1603 and 1868. It’s name was derived from the city of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Edo was built by the warlords who ruled Japan, the Shoguns. From the ground up they built an impressive castle and a […]
10 Brutal Secret Police Forces From History
If you want to control a population you need more than just propaganda, and more than political power. You need to use fear. From Ivan the Terrible’s elite assassins, to the notorious Iranian intelligence serviced – here are 10 brutal secret police forces. Kempeitai Kempeitai was the secret police of Imperial Japan. It operated from […]
10 Best Socialist Revolutionaries Ever
There was a time when socialism was among the most important and successful political ideologies in Europe. There was also a time when socialist revolutionaries were taking Asia and Africa by storm. Many socialist revolutionaries gained power in countries like Cambodia and Somalia – and this led to several wars. The most well known of […]
10 Amazingly Mysterious Bog Bodies
What Are Bog Bodies? Bog bodies are fascinating. They are the bodies of dead humans that have been preserved by a bog. Some of them died by falling in the bogs – and some of them were thrown into the bogs after they die as a burial tradition. The era they lived in varies greatly. […]
10 Bizarre Victorian Things
The Victorian era lasted from 1837 to 1901. It witnessed huge social and scientific change, and some of this change was outright bizarre. We can some some very odd Victorian things in old footage from the age. From a balloonist duel to the death, to the best news report ever: here are 10 bizarre Victorian […]
5 Facts About Huguenots You Might Not Know
A huguenot is basically just a French protestant. Much of their outlook was derived from the protestant theologen John Calvin. He died in 1564, and by the late 16th century his followers came to be known as huguenots. They were not given fair trials Huguenots were treated as second class citizens, often being enslaved or […]