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Meet “Iron Hand”, The Toughest Knight and Most Notorious Mercenary of the Middle Ages

Apparently, getting hit by a cannonball wasn't enough to put this fighter down!

November 17, 2016

These 1,800-Year-Old Bullets Reveal the Brutal Roman Attack on an Ancient Scottish Fort

Archaeologists discovered huge numbers of bullets and missile weapons in the area. Talk about a vulgar display of power!

November 12, 2016

This 18th Century Statue Got Knocked Over By A Brazilian Tourist Who Was Taking A Photo

Meanwhile, this happened in the National Museum of Ancient Art during free-entrance Sunday.

November 12, 2016

Behind Mount Rushmore is a Vault Called the Hall of Records

There's a a secret hall behind Mount Rushmore that's filled with important documents from US history!

November 11, 2016

This Huge Limestone Wall In Bolivia Is Covered By More Than 5,000 Dinosaur Footsteps

Wow, that's a hell lot of dinosaur tracks!

November 4, 2016

Archaeologists Puzzled To Find Ancient Roman Coins At Ruins Of Japanese Castle

The excavation at a Japanese castle led to the discovery of some ancient coins dating back to the Roman Empire…

October 31, 2016

10 Weird Old-Timey Jobs from the Past that No One Does Anymore

Ever wondered how people managed to set up bowling pins or light lamps in the street before it was done…

October 31, 2016

Russia Uses a Secret Army of Inflatable Decoys to Show They Are More Powerful

Russia's arsenal is literally filled with hot air!

October 17, 2016

A Chicken Farmer Spied On Hitler And Became WWII’s Greatest Double Agent

We have to admit - James Bond has got nothing on Juan Pujol Garcia!

October 15, 2016

The Interesting Story of How the Potato Chip Was Invented By a Frustrated Chef

The story behind our favorite and "droolworthy" potato chips.

October 13, 2016

5 Interesting Facts About High Heels in Ancient History

High heels haven't always been a fashion statement. Back in the olden days, they served a more practical purpose.

October 10, 2016

Watch in Full Color The Fierce Battle of the Philippines During World War 2

The battle for Manila was the first and fiercest urban fighting in the entire Pacific War.

October 5, 2016

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