History

You know the routine by now. Ten more people have shuffled off their mortal coil in strange and unexpected ways and we…

Throughout the history of slavery, revolts have usually been brutality crushed in order to set an example for the others. Despite that,…

We usually tend to focus on only the dark and gruesome parts of history, though it’s not been all bad. Among all…

Cemeteries are spooky places. It doesn’t matter how old they are. There’s just something unsettling about the presence of dead bodies and…

What constitutes a great play is often in the eye of the beholder. Fans of the victims of a great play bemoan…

Whether one stands for or against the death penalty, there is no denying it has been part of human existence throughout history.…

It may shock you to learn that giving a young man a huge amount of money, privilege, and social notoriety does not…

Wars aren’t always won by traditional units fighting in strict formations, even if they still do the bulk of the work. Military…

On-screen, movies often portray all sorts of dangers, whether they involve shootouts, explosions, zombies, or even evil leprechauns who make terrible puns.…

Who doesn’t like dragons? Despite having never existed, they’ve left their mark on human history. Here are the 10 most culturally important…