The First Rulers Of Kingdoms And Empires

All kingdoms and empires have to begin somewhere, These were the people who created them—whether by force or diplomacy—here are the first rulers of kingdoms and empires.
February 10, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Things Invented In WWI

Pilates might be one of the most popular fitness routines in the world, but more people need to know about its heartbreaking origins in WWI.
February 10, 2025 Mark Schilling

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Princess Diana’s Favorite Jewelry

Princess Diana had one of the best jewelry collections in the world—but there’s one bizarre piece from Prince Charles that still has people wondering why Diana loved it so much.
February 9, 2025 Jaidyn d’Entremont
30 May 2022, Antalya, Turkey: The model of the ancient wonder of the world - the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus in the Miniature Dokuma Park

The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

There are many lists out there that itemize so-called “wonders of the world,” but the original list—the definitive one—has been around for nearly 2,000 years. Though most of the structures on it have been lost to time, one survives to this day—and many of history’s most compelling stories are interwoven with the lives of these wonders.
February 9, 2025 Samantha Henman

The Last Man To Die In WWI

Henry Nicholas John Gunther wanted to end WWI as a hero—but he had no idea that instead of charging to victory, he was rushing to his doom.
February 9, 2025 Julian Karas

The Night Witches

The “Night Witches” were some of the most daring soldiers in WWII—but there’s a heartbreaking reason you may not have heard about them.
February 8, 2025 Jillian Kent
Gloria Vanderbilt In 1935

The Unforgettable Custody Battle For Gloria Vanderbilt

In 1934, Gloria Vanderbilt was at the center of an infamous child custody battle—but throughout the proceedings, she kept the most devastating secret.
February 8, 2025 Sarah Ng
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8 Harmless Things With Chilling Origin Stories

There are parts of our everyday life that we don't question. However, everything has a history, and some origin stories are darker than others.
January 19, 2025 Sarah Ng