It is often said that if you haven’t learned from the mistakes of the past (i.e. history), then you won’t be to learn from the past and improve the future. In this section we explore historical facts that are fun and entertaining. This includes people, history, and civilizations.
Garden gnomes look wonderfully charming in any outdoor space and give your gardens an otherworldly and even whimsical, magical touch. These garden gnomes are available …
School is where all our parents blindly sent us to in our most formative years to gain some much-needed knowledge. The knowledge that we could …
When you think of a prisoner of war, or a POW, naturally you think of bleak and hard living, tough guards, and an uncertain future. …
Christopher Columbus and his crew made their last journey to the Americas in 1502 and ended up stranded on the coast of Jamaica. Stranded so …
The magic that we see in cinemas began approximately a century ago. To this day, this industry compares to no other, both ugly and glamorous; …
Emeralds are one of the most valued gemstones bearing a stunning green color. That it is rare and elegant is what makes the stone more …
Whether you are a practicing Christian or not, you probably have some inkling (and doubts) about Noah’s Ark. After all, this is a story from …
Many people have actually never heard of Alexandre Dumas. But even if you think you don’t know him, you DO know him! He is the …
Cleopatra is the most famous Egyptian pharaoh, who ruled Egypt for 21 years. She was born in 69 BC and died in 30 BC. Cleopatra led …
The World Wars are always a fascinating topic to dive into. Let’s look at 10 of the most surprising World War 1 facts:
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Just like the stars of hit movies like 300, the Spartans were known for their particularly brutal disposition. Spartan society was geared towards battle in …
Throughout history, war has been waged between nations and within them. Often, conflicts arise out of the inability to communicate, and peace must be demonstrated …
Back in the day of the Roman Empire, getting kidnapped by pirates usually meant that you would either die or be sold into slavery, or …
World War II was a long, difficult and unforgiving war that had some pretty incredible stories come out of it. Some of the best trained …
We all know that the Titanic was the biggest luxury liner of her time. It was touted as the unsinkable ship. Ironically, it’s state of …
The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in Manhattan were some of the most deadliest ambushes in American history. A whopping 65,000 personal items …
Adolf Hitler is a name that is always connoted with death, genocide, and war. Many people would cringe upon hearing his name. However, he also sparked …