Have you ever seen the mysterious spiral Loretto Chapel Staircase? This structure has baffled people for years as there is no logical explanation for building it. Many experts have tried to figure out the mystery behind this miraculous staircase, but no one has come up with a definitive answer. Let’s explore the history of the […]
The History of the Mysterious Loretto Chapel Staircase Read More »
Most people know Ancient Egypt for its iconic features, such as mummies, the pyramids, and the Sphinx. But it wasn’t its architects, Pharaohs, or generals that had the greatest influence on human history, but more likley its doctors. They pioneered surgery, dentistry, obstetrics, curing cancer and more during its 3,000 year long civilizaiton Ancient Egypt
What Was Surgery and Medicine Like In Ancient Egypt? Read More »
Tarring and feathering is a brutal form of punishment used in the past to discipline people who had done something wrong. This practice has a strange and dark history, and it’s still unclear where it originated. Let’s explore the origins of tarring and feathering and why this punishment was doled out. What Was Tarring And
The Strange History Behind Tarring and Feathering Read More »
Drug use was rampant during World War II. Soldiers, sailors, and airmen turned to drugs for one reason or another. Some used drugs to escape the horrors of war, while others used them to boost their performance on the battlefield. Drug use was not limited to soldiers in the armed forces. Many civilians also turned
The Astonishing History of Drug Use During WW2 Read More »
In the early 1990s, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar had a problem. He was on the run from the law and needed to find a place to hide. So, he did what any criminal mastermind would do- built his own prison. La Catedral was a self-built prison that sat on top of a hill in
The History of La Catedral, Pablo Escobar’s Self-Built Luxury Prison Read More »
In February of 1945, the Japanese army suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of British forces in Burma. The debacle was so bad that the Japanese troops were forced to retreat and flee into the mangrove swamps of Ramree Island. What awaited them there was a horror beyond comprehension. This post will reveal the
The Ramree Island Massacre: How Crocodiles Devoured 500 Japanese Soldiers in WW2 Read More »
We define different societies by the diverse ways they structure economic life and arrange daily life around those same economic activities. For example, in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, life depended on agriculture along the River Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers in Mesopotamia. Accordingly, they established their villages, farms, and cities throughout
What Was Life Like in the Medieval Manor? Read More »
In the summer of 1858, the people of London were in for a nasty surprise. The stench of rotting garbage and human waste was so putrid that it made Parliament members vomit and faint. This smell, known as the Great Stink, lasted for weeks and drove many residents from their homes. So what caused this
What Caused The Great Stink of London? Read More »
Every schoolchild is familiar with tales of the ferocious Vikings who terrorized Europe for over two centuries from their first raids on Britain in the final years of the eighth century. Striking against coastal targets in their longships and making off with riches and slaves, they were soon pillaging much of Western Europe and voyaging
What Was Life Like In A Viking Longhouse? Read More »
World War One began on July 28, 1914, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. By the time it ended in 1918, it was one of the most brutal conflicts in history. How well do you know WWI history? Take our quiz to find out! If you enjoyed this quiz, you should try some of
What do you know about WWI? Test your knowledge with 10 questions Read More »
