49 Muhammad Ali Quotes To Get you Fired Up
2021-05-31
Here are 48 of Muhammad Ali’s wittiest’s remarks that will make you laugh -and inspire you to win.Continue Reading
41 Wise -and Funny- Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
2021-05-24
Benjamin Franklin was a journalist, inventor, Founding Father of the US, and an all-around wise guy. He was also nice and pretty funny. Here are some of his quotes.Continue Reading
38 Dalai Lama Quotes to Zen You Out
2021-05-17
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” This and more Dalai Lama quotes to fill you with calm and kindness.Continue Reading
30 Quotes by Serena Williams That Will Make You Unstoppable
2021-05-10
Peek inside the mind of a champion. These 31 quotes by Serena Williams will get into a winning mentality.Continue Reading
27 of the Funniest Quotes by Winston Churchill
2021-05-03
Can Winston Churchill make you laugh? Let’s put him to the test. Here are 27 of his funniest quotes.Continue Reading
Unexpectedly, These Are the 8 Oldest Cities in the Americas (Founded by Europeans)
2021-04-30
The results surprised us, but can YOU guess which are the oldest cities in the Americas (founded by Europeans)?Continue Reading
37 Old World Maps That Will Blow Your Mind
2021-04-19
Look at maps made by the Greeks 2,500 years ago, at the first map that includes the New World, or the first that uses the name ‘America…’ Continue Reading
25 Very Unflattering Royal Portraits
2021-04-12
Thought every painter made their sitter look pretty, especially when their sitter is a royal? Think again.Continue Reading
How Many Continents Are There, Really? 5, 6, 7…?
2021-04-05
Some people swear there are four continents, other say there are five, six, or even seven. So who is right?Continue Reading
36 Paintings From Pompeii That Will Captivate You
2021-03-29
It is hard to believe the Romans made these exquisite paintings 2,000 years ago. Continue Reading
Find Out What the Roman Emperors Looked Like -Here Are Their Faces
2021-03-03
Nero was blondish and had blue eyes, while Hadrian was elegant and tall. Want to know what the other Roman emperors looked like? Continue Reading
Cleopatra’s Daughter was Fascinating Too: Cleopatra Selene in 12 Facts
2021-02-08
Cleopatra Selene was the queen of Mauretania. She was also the daughter of the famous Cleopatra. Learn about Selene’s roller-coaster life in 12 fast facts.Continue Reading
Here is What Happened to Cleopatra’s 4 Children- And It Is Sad
2021-02-03
Cleopatra had four children: one with Caesar and three with Antony. But what happened to them after she died? Hint: one of them made it big time.Continue Reading
Cleopatra’s Ethnicity: Was She Black, White, or Mixed?
2021-01-20
Famous Cleopatra had Macedonian blood. But was she only Macedonian? Or did her ancestors marry people of other ethnicities during their 300-year stay in Africa?Continue Reading
These are Cleopatra’s Dazzling Ancestors. Her Family Tree
2021-01-18
Cleopatra descended from the kings of Egypt, Syria, Macedon, Thrace, and other countries. Here is her family tree.Continue Reading
Spanish Flu: What Worked Against It, and What Stopped It
2021-01-03
These are the treatments and measures that worked against the Spanish flu. Plus, what brought the pandemic to a halt.Continue Reading
How Many Died From the Spanish Flu?
2021-01-03
The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. So how many people died, and how hard-hit was each country?Continue Reading
6 Traits That Made the Spanish Flu Unique
2020-12-31
The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. But what made it so special? Here are six unique characteristics of the Spanish flu.Continue Reading
Why do Some Call Cleopatra Ugly? Was She?
2020-12-30
All the ancient authors called Cleopatra beautiful. Then why do some people now say she was ugly?Continue Reading
View 128 Ancient Coins That Show Cleopatra’s Face
2020-12-28
Ready to see 128 ancient coins with Cleopatra’s image? She issued most of them herself.Continue Reading
What did Cleopatra Look Like? See Her Statues and Coins
2020-12-22
There are ancient statues and coins of Cleopatra lying around in the museums. So let’s review them and find out what Cleopatra really looked like.Continue Reading
Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Ancients Said About Her Looks
2020-12-17
Cleopatra is known as the ultimate seductress. But some doubt she was beautiful. Lets find out what the ancient sources have to say about it.Continue Reading
Was Julius Caesar Handsome? How the Ancients Described Him
2020-12-14
Let’s see what the ancient sources say about Caesar’s beauty – or lack there of. And let’s look at his more reliable coins and statues.Continue Reading
What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like. From Statues and Coins
2020-12-12
Who was blond, who was called fat, and who was a trendy dresser? Find out what 15 famous Romans looked like from their statues, coins, and descriptions -given by the ancient authors.Continue Reading
Why Is Catherine the Great ‘Great’? Her Accomplishments
2020-09-14
Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Well, she was a bit of an overachiever who transformed her country. Here are her accomplishments.Continue Reading
What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great Fact Check. Which Rumours Are True?
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great a nymphomaniac? Did she have a string of younger lovers? Did she collect erotic furniture? Find out which rumours are true.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Death: Horse or no Horse?
2020-08-26
So how did Catherine the Great really die? Was there a horse involved?Continue Reading
Siberian Tigers From A to Z: Information and Photos
2020-08-17
Want to know all the basics about Siberian tigers? Here you go.Continue Reading
Co-Stars Who Disliked Working Together
2020-08-10
Some of these co-stars actually hated one another. Did they succeed at making you believe they were a loving couple or best friends? Continue Reading
These 9 US Inventions Shaped Our World
2020-07-27
These 9 inventions, Made in the USA, have shaped our modern world. Some of them, like the internet and refrigerators, we use every single day.Continue Reading
Iran Like You Have Never Seen It Before (In Pictures)
2020-07-20
These awesome pictures show the other side of Iran, from ski slopes to high-tech space centres.Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar’s Four Greatest Accomplishments
2020-07-13
Here are Simon Bolivar’s 3 greatest achievements so you know why there is a Netflix series about him and why his statues decorate all Western capitals.Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar’s Three Greatest Mistakes
2020-07-06
The South American hero who freed 5 countries, Simon Bolivar, lost the love of the people and died in exile. What went wrong? These were his 3 mistakes.Continue Reading
17 Facts You Didn’t Know About Elon Musk
2020-07-06
Curious about Elon Musk? These 17 little-known fun facts about the charismatic entrepreneur will get you to know him better. Continue Reading
These Elon Musk Companies Are Propelling You Into the Future
2020-06-29
Travel, cars, and human-computer interactions will never be the same. These 8 audacious companies founded by Elon Musk are spicing things up.Continue Reading
These Are the 8 Best Nude Beaches the World Has to Offer
2020-06-22
Dare to bare it all. In these beaches from all over the world nudism is allowed, actually in some of them, nudism is mandatory.Continue Reading
Death Masks: The Real Faces of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures
2020-06-15
Here are the death masks of 12 historical figures so you can see what Napoleon, Mary Queen of Scots, Washington, and Martin Luther truly looked like.Continue Reading
Key to the Spread of the Spanish Flu: the War
2020-06-11
The Spanish flu was always going to be deadly. But it was the wartime conditions that helped it become the worst pandemic in history.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Biggest Failure: Serfdom
2020-06-11
Catherine the Great thought serfdom/slavery was an inhumane institution. Yet she ultimately reinforced. Why?Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar in 15 Facts: the South American Who Brought Down the Spanish Empire
2020-06-08
Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed 5 countries from Spanish rule and abolished slavery in those territories. Get to know Simon through 15 interesting facts.Continue Reading
Simon Bolivar, This Is the Real Face of the South American Hero
2020-06-04
There are plenty of portraits of Simon Bolivar floating around. But which one is accurate? Here is the real face of the Liberator of South America taken from no other than his death mask.Continue Reading
Watch These 11 Ultra Fun Rap Battles Between Historical Figures (With Videos)
2020-05-08
If you haven’t discovered the “Epic rap battles” series on YouTube, you’ve missed some serious fun. But worry not, we’ve listed the 11 best battles for you.Continue Reading
9 Endangered Animals You Won’t Want to Part With
2020-05-05
Some of your favorite animals might be on the brink of extinction. The list includes stunning tigers and powerful gorillas.Continue Reading
Apollo 15: Mission, Achievements, and Controversies
2020-04-26
All about Apollo 15. What was new in this mission, its achievements, mishaps, and scandals.Continue Reading
Spanish Flu: The Real Origin of the 1918 Pandemic
2020-04-21
The disease was not so Spanish after all. The “Spanish flu” probably originated in the U.S., in France, or in China. Sorry, Spain.Continue Reading
What Was the Spanish Flu, And Its Symptoms
2020-04-20
The Spanish flu was the deadliest pandemic ever. So what was it, and what were its symptoms?Continue Reading
18 Celebrities That Tested Positive for Coronavirus
2020-04-04
April. Coronavirus spares no one. Check out the A-listers, famous athletes, singers, prime ministers, and royals that caught the bug.Continue Reading