History

Mauthausen Stairs: A Brutal Reminder Of The Hitler’s Reich

Located not so far away from Linz was a concentration camp that housed prisoners of war, and on its steps…

February 3, 2017

10 Facts About the Holocaust That You Might Have Not Known About

The cruelty was absolutely horrible.

February 3, 2017

The Rich History Of Ferdinandea; A Long Lost Island Of The Sicilian Sea

This island suddenly emerged from the ocean floor. Four major countries fought because of it!

February 3, 2017

Two Babies Were Exiled on this Abandoned Island as Part of a Bizarre Experiment

In 1443, King James IV approved a language deprivation experiment involving two babies who were exiled to Scotland's Inchkeith Island.

January 31, 2017

Mao Zedong’s Sparrow Campaign Caused One of the Worst Environmental Disasters in History

Mao made waves across the world when he established the People's Republic of China, but did you know that he…

January 30, 2017

6 Strange Historical Objects that Remain Unsolved up to Now

History and strange artifacts never really did mix well. Mysteries are often left unsolved for several millennia.

January 29, 2017

5 Forgotten and Scary Children’s Toys from the Past

No matter what age they are, giving toys as gifts to children seem like a good idea - especially if…

January 21, 2017

The Ancient Roman City of Timgad Reveals Remarkable Modern Grid Design

This city ruins is one of the best surviving examples of the grid plan used by the ancient Roman city…

January 17, 2017

Before Radar, Great Britain Uses Ridiculous Sound Mirrors to Detect Enemy Planes

They may look ridiculous now but these sound mirrors were Great Britain's greatest defense against incoming enemy planes!

January 14, 2017

In Medieval Times, Weighing Scales Are Used to Weigh Suspected Witches

Will you pass the Heksenwaag witch weigh-in?

January 12, 2017

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