history

Langauges you've never heard of, Latin, Unsplash
Though there are many commonly recognized languages, there are many that are largely unheard of. Here are 9 languages you've…
Most Haunted Castles, Unsplash
We've talked about haunted locations and haunted houses, but what about haunted castles with some chilling backstories?
prohibition barrel / prohibition-era stories
These shocking Prohibition-era stories include poisoned liquor, Congress bootleggers, Rum Row, Walgreens whiskey, and hidden treasure.
underground bunker / finds in world war ii bunkers
Discover four unbelievable finds in World War II bunkers, from stolen masterpieces and crown jewels to Göring’s hidden wine cellar.
variety of board games / 1970s war board games
These 1970s war board games became collector favorites, from Squad Leader to Tobruk, with gameplay notes and prices today.
Weird Facts About the Moon Landing, Google Commons
What are some weird facts about the moon landing that you might have forgotten, or didn't know from the start?
line of tanks and soldiers / wartime military technologies
Explore five wartime military technologies that began as accidents, from superglue and duct tape to radar and frequency hopping.
american revolution drawing / unsung heroes of the american revolution
Meet six unsung heroes of the American Revolution who helped shape independence through ideas, money, protest, and courage.
statues about the great depression / surprising facts about the great depression
Explore five surprising facts about the Great Depression, from Capone’s soup kitchen to bank failures, movies, Monopoly, and family struggles.
handprint on glass pane / strange disappearances
Five strange disappearances still puzzle historians, from missing writers and children to one of America’s most haunting cases.
how the u.s. government got started
The government we know today looked much different when it began. Here are 6 surprising facts about how the U.S.…
lewis and clark expedition / wild lewis and clark expedition stories
From animal attacks to a failed iron boat, these wild Lewis and Clark Expedition stories sound too strange to be…
american revolution / forgotten american revolution stories
Explore five forgotten American Revolution stories, from brave spies to courtroom wins, that still reveal the hidden drama of history.
ghost standing alone / famous american ghost stories
Explore famous American ghost stories tied to strange historical details, from the Bell Witch to Resurrection Mary and more.
Facts About Ancient Egypt Unsplash
Jump back in time by exploring these interesting and strange facts about Ancient Egypt, from gender norms to spiritual beliefs.
Ancient
Curses are not a work of fantasy books, but something people believed in through history. Here are 7 ancient curses…
george washington and american army / george washington's army
George Washington’s army used spies, secret ships, foreign training, and bold tricks to outlast Britain in the Revolution.
man exploring rock mountains / bizarre explorer stories
Explore five bizarre explorer stories, from Columbus' eclipse trick to Hudson's disappearance and Coronado's failed gold hunt.
Legendary Creatures Unsplash
Deep dive into myths by exploring these legendary creatures that people still debate about, from the Yeti to Nessie.
battle of camden sign / strange things found on old battlefields
Explore five strange things found on old battlefields, from a live Gettysburg shell to meteorite metal, carved bullets, tools, and…
two elephants walking / weird things people once believed about animals
Explore five weird things people once believed about animals, from fireproof salamanders to whales with antennae.
Viking Helmets
Though many films include elements of history, they are not always accurate depictions. Here are 6 things Hollywood got wrong…
soldiers marching in formation / strange facts about soldiers
Explore six strange facts about soldiers during World War II, from a 12-year-old sailor to a Japanese officer who kept…
pirate standing on pirate ship / strange facts about pirates
Pirate history gets weird, from stolen hats to workplace injury pay and Caesar’s revenge on his captors. Check out these…