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Napoleon and three other men walk inside a building. They are all sharply dressed in the French fashion of the time. Napoleon wears a military uniform.

What Was Napoleon’s First Language?  French, Italian, or What?

2022-05-03

He was the emperor of the French. But was Napoleon’s first language French… or was it something else?Continue Reading

Painting of Napoleon in military uniform surrounded by his officers and foreign officers that are surrendering.

Was Napoleon Short, or Is That a Lie?

2022-04-18

Scholars say Napoleon was of average height. Yet, his friends always described him as short. What gives?
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A large, monumental city square. It is surrounded by European-style buildings. The ocean is in the background.

The 8 Oldest Cities in the Americas

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 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

26 of the Most Unflattering Royal Portraits Ever

2021-04-12

Thought every painter made their sitter look pretty, especially when their sitter is a royal? Think again.Continue Reading

A long wall painting. There are many participants. Some play musical instruments, others carry trays, while others sit and watch the scene.

36 Fantastic Paintings from Pompeii

2021-03-29

It is hard to believe the Romans made these exquisite paintings 2,000 years ago. Continue Reading

The faces of four men. From left to right: Lucius Verus, Maximian, Caligula, Caracalla.

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

A woman's face sculpted in silver. She wears an elephant headdress, she has wavy hair, a forehead that slants backwards, curved eyebrows, big eyes, an aquiline nose, small mouth, prominent rounded chin. The work is Roman or Greek.

Who was Cleopatra Selene? In 12 Fast Facts

2021-02-08

Fact 1: Cleopatra Selene had ultra famous parents, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Fact 2: she was a captive. Fact 3: she became a queen. Fact 4…Continue Reading

Egyptian relief. Caesarion is presenting gifts to the goddess Isis.

Cleopatra’s Children -This is What Happened to Them

2021-02-03

Hint: one of Cleopatra’s children made it big time… the other three did not do so well.Continue Reading

The Truth About Cleopatra’s Ethnicity: Black, White, or Mixed?

2021-01-20

The famous queen was of Macedonian descent. But was she ONLY Macedonian? Continue Reading

Egyptian reliefs on a stone wall. The figures are painted. There are four people. Two men, one woman, and the other is a god.

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

An old sepia photo. A line of soldiers. They are all wearing masks.

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

A cemetery with many neatly lined tombstones.

Spanish Flu Death Toll: How Many Died?

2021-01-03

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. So how many died, and which countries were hit the hardest?Continue Reading

Eight young, strong soldiers wearing casual clothes stand in a yard with their arms crossed.

The 6 Traits That Made the Spanish Flu So Deadly

2020-12-31

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. These are the traits that made it so deadly.Continue Reading

Modern oil painting. A close up of Cleopatra's face.

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

Cleopatra’s Face: 128 Ancient Coins That Show Her Face

2020-12-28

Ready to see coins with Cleopatra’s image? She issued most of them.Continue Reading

Oil painting of a young reclining Cleopatra. She is in elegant Egyptian garb.

What did Cleopatra Look Like?

2020-12-22

Let’s find out what Cleopatra really looked like through her statues and coins.Continue Reading

Oil painting. A woman looks herself intently in a hand-held mirror. She has black hair pulled back, and idealized Greek profile, and pale skin.

Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Sources Say

2020-12-17

Cleopatra is known as the ultimate seductress. Let’s find out what the ancient sources say about her beauty.Continue Reading

An oil painting from the 17th century. It shows a young Caesar in military attire leading Cleopatra to her throne.

Was Julius Caesar Handsome? What the Sources Say

2020-12-14

Here is what the ancient sources say about Caesar’s beauty – or lack there of. While we are at it, let’s look at his statues.Continue Reading

Two marble faces of men in the foreground. There is another statue in the background.

What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like

2020-12-12

This is what Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Augustus, Pompey… really looked like.Continue Reading

A stone relief. Three people are pulling a horse on wheels. A woman looks at the scene.

What is the Trojan Horse?

2020-12-12

According to myth, the Ancient Greeks used a “Trojan horse” to end a war. Here is a short explanation about this famous horse.Continue Reading

A wall painting depicting three women and a child. It is very well done, the people look realistic and three-dimensional.

Who Were the Latins? (Ancient Rome)

2020-12-12

A short explanation of who were the Latins of ancient Europe.Continue Reading

14 Accomplishments of Catherine the Great

2020-09-14

Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Let’s find out.Continue Reading

Painting. A luxurious room inside a palace. Catherine sits on the right and a an elegantly man bows before her.

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

8 Outrageous Rumors About Catherine the Great -And Are They 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 rumors 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

A Japanese toddler walks next to her grandmother. She seems in shock.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki After the Bomb (In Pictures)

2020-08-03

This is how Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two prosperous Japanese cities, looked after they were hit with atomic bombs in 1945. In pictures.Continue Reading

Painting of a posh family dressed in elegant clothes. The father, mother and children, praying in a posh room.

Here Are Simon Bolivar’s 4 Greatest Achievements

2020-07-13

Here are Simon Bolivar’s greatest achievements so you know, in a nutshell, why Netflix has a series about him.Continue Reading

The 3 Mistakes of Simon Bolivar -Hero Gone Wrong

2020-07-06

Simon Bolivar freed 5 countries. Yet, the South American hero died unloved in exile. What went wrong?Continue Reading

Death Masks of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Ever wondered what Napoleon, Mary of Scots, or Washington really looked like? Find out thanks to their death masks.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 Gripping Facts

2020-06-08

Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed five countries from Spanish rule.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar’s Death Mask: the Real Face of the South American Hero

2020-06-04

Take a peak at the real face of Simon Bolivar. Here is his death mask.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

A dozen police officers stand in the street wearing heavy winter coats and masks.

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

catherine the great -biography, accomplishments, death

Catherine the Great in 10 Intriguing Facts

2019-11-11

Catherine the Great was born in Germany. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. Find out more about Cat.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great lovers

Catherine the Great’s Lovers: These Are the 12 Men She Loved

2019-11-04

Catherine the Great always had a lover by her side. Most of them were younger military men. She fell madly in love with some, with others were her plaything. These are the 12 lovers of Catherine the Great.Continue Reading

impeached presidents

Here Are 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

ancient cities, big cities

These Were the Largest Cities in Ancient Times (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

big cities, ancient cities

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

white slaves, european aristocrats

The Stories Of 7 Enslaved Aristocrats

2019-06-14

Talk about a change of fortune. We know about these enslaved European nobles because they regained their freedom, and some even wrote down their stories.Continue Reading

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