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
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: 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
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
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
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 Each Other
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
Simon Bolivar’s Four Greatest Accomplishments
2020-07-13
Here are Simon Bolivar’s 3 greatest achievements so you know what the fuss is about. 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
Get to know Elon Musk. Here are 17 fun facts about the charismatic entrepreneur. 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
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, 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
Which of These Recently Discovered Animals is Your Favorite?
2019-11-18
Here are 9 cool animals discovered in the last decades, from whales and ‘saolas’ to an alien-looking squid.Continue Reading
How did Catherine the Great Become Tsarina? A Mini-bio
2019-11-11
Catherine the Great was born in Germany to a minor noble family. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. How did she do it? And who was she?Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Will Make You A Little Envious
2019-10-28
(Oct. 2019) An A to Z of Taylor Swift’s finances. Here is how the mega star earns and spends her dollars.Continue Reading
Justin Bieber’s Surprising Net Worth
2019-10-28
The 25-year-old makes more money in a year than most people during their lifetime. So let’s see how Justin Bieber makes his money, and the price tag of his houses.Continue Reading
The U.S. Presidents That Were Impeached and Why
2019-10-21
Only 3 U.S. presidents have really, truly faced impeachment. Find out who is the unlucky trio, and why they were impeached.Continue Reading
So, Exactly What Is Impeachment? All About Impeachment
2019-10-21
What is impeachment? Who can be impeached? What offenses can lead to an impeachment? How does the process of impeachment work? These and 5 more questions about impeachment answered.Continue Reading
All About Justin Bieber’s Marriage And Relationship With Hailey
2019-10-14
We keep you in the loop about Justin Bieber’s civil state: is he married? to whom? since when?…Continue Reading
12 Animals Everyone Feared Extinct, But Aren’t
2019-09-23
They were just playing hide and seek. And we are happy these 12 cuddly creatures were rediscovered in recent years, after being out of sight for decades or centuries.Continue Reading
Cold Cases: 4 Chilling Murders Solved in 2019
2019-09-16
The killers had gotten away with the perfect crime, but the police kept investigating and solved these 4 cold cases in 2019, including the Bear Brook murders which involved a serial killer.Continue Reading
The 22 Most Viewed Videos on YouTube (With Videos)
2019-09-09
(Oct. 2019) Not to ruin the suspense, but all the most viewed YouTube videos are songs, except for an endearing children’s show. This article includes the videos and the story behind each of them.Continue Reading
Who Invented Your Favorite Apps and Websites, Like YouTube and Instagram?
2019-09-02
Bet you don’t know. But nor for long. Here are the inventors of your favorite 15 websites and apps. Plus, how they came up with the ideas.Continue Reading
Which Are the 10 Most Viewed Videos of 2019, On YouTube? (With Videos)
2019-08-26
Did your favorite song made it into the top ten? It’s a fierce competition. This awesome list includes the music videos plus the story behind each song. (Updated on Nov. 2019) Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best-Selling Novels of All Time
2019-08-05
These best-selling novels have proven they are people’s favorites (Pssst: did Harrry Potter make into the list?)Continue Reading
These Were the 6 Largest Cities From 1000 to 1 BC.
2019-07-22
And they were also splendid. These 6 ancient cities had gardens, magnificent buildings, and some of them even had shopping malls.Continue Reading
Take a Look at the 5 Largest Palaces In the World
2019-07-15
Some of these royal palaces are so luxurious they even have air-conditioned stables. Word.Continue Reading
The feats These 3 Adventurers Accomplished Will Leave You Speechless
2019-07-01
These extreme adventurers have walked through deserts and jungles, swam tropical rivers, and rowed the largest oceans. They have broke records doing so.Continue Reading
Find Out Which Big Cities Were Thriving 4,000 Years Ago
2019-06-24
These 5 mega cities had laws, writing systems, water supply, irrigation control, and more… 4,000 years ago!Continue Reading
These Are the 6 Most Expensive Paintings in the World
2019-06-14
Somebody sure broke their piggy bank. These are the 6 most expensive paintings ever sold. What do you think, are they worth it?Continue Reading
These 4 Religions are Atheistic
2019-06-14
Atheistic religions are quite popular in Asia. Instead of relying on an external god, they focus on self-development.Continue Reading
Meet the 6 Richest Self-Made Women in the World
2019-06-14
Can you guess how much money each one of them has? Hint: there are a lot of zeroes.Continue Reading
These 6 Female Writers Are Icons In Their Home Countries
2019-06-14
These 6 women wrote centuries ago, yet they remain widely read. And they now have national-icon status in their home countries. Continue Reading
