History

In the past, the use of coins was much more varied. They were used for commerce, of course, but also for purposes…

Climate change is a contentious issue in the world today with many arguments about its cause and how we should deal with…

Nudity is often dismissed as superfluous or sexualized, but these nude scenes left their mark on movie history and culture as a…

We should never underestimate the spirit of competition. Throughout history, a wager has often proven to be that extra little push needed…

Although women are often marginalized in history, they have played pivotal roles in a number of societies. Competing in a man’s world,…

History is full of salacious moments, but most of them aren’t likely to make their way to a history class anytime soon.…

ellions often originate from a strong sense of indignity surrounding the status quo. Whether they’re peaceful, like was the case with Mahatma…

Today, astrology is largely the stuff of superstition and poorly thought-out tattoos. That was not always the case, and for much of…

It’s one of New York City’s most iconic structures, right up there with the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.…

A lot can be forgotten in 2,000 years, and the greatest conquerors of ancient history are barely even a memory now. The…