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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What did Cleopatra Look Like?
2020-12-22
Let’s find out what Cleopatra really looked like through her statues and coins.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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’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
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
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
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
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
