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A Roman Wall Just Rewrote Switzerland's History

Frank on UnsplashMost major archaeological discoveries don't start with anything…

By Cameron Dick Feb 27, 2026
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20 Fashion Rules High Society Took Way Too Seriously

The Social Minefield of Proper Dressing. High society loved a…

By Elizabeth Graham Feb 27, 2026
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No One Talks About Just How Creepy Some Irish Folklore Is—Or That It Used To Have Devastating Consequences For Children

Ireland's Dark Mythological Underbelly. When most people think of Irish folklore, they likely picture leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, but the tradition runs far deeper—and far darker—than any cheerful image suggests. Ireland has some of the richest mythological traditions in the world, and tucked within it…

By Annie Byrd
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The Slave Trader Who Became Britain’s Greatest Humanitarian

After John Russell on WikimediaFew lives in British history stretch…

By Cameron Dick Feb 25, 2026
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20 Royal Weddings That Sparked Real-World Problems

Aisle Walks, Crowns, And Consequences. Royal weddings are sold to…

By Elizabeth Graham Feb 25, 2026
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20 Times a Single Translation Error Changed History

One Word, Whole New Timeline. History is shaped by big…

By Cameron Dick Feb 25, 2026
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Mardi Gras Krewes: How Parades Turned Into Power And Pop…

Ugur Arpaci on UnsplashLook, if you've ever watched a Mardi…

By Elizabeth Graham Feb 26, 2026
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20 Historical Hairstyles That Came Back To Pop Culture

Reappearing In The Most Unexpected Places. Hair trends love a…

By Elizabeth Graham Feb 26, 2026
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20 Items Left Behind—and Recovered—from 9/11

Lost and Found. The September 11, 2001 attacks on the…

By Christy Chan Feb 25, 2026
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Chunyun: The World's Biggest Homecoming And The Rules Nobody Escapes

Windmemories on WikimediaEvery year, roughly 40 days before and after…

By Breanna Schnurr Feb 24, 2026
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10 Little-Known Facts About World War II & 10 You Should Know Already

A Wider Lens on a Familiar War. World War II is often summarized through its biggest battles and most famous…

War and Events
Feb 26, 2026

20 “Peace Treaties” That Basically Guaranteed the Next War

Treaties That Kept The Fuse Lit. A peace treaty can stop the shooting and still leave the war alive in…

Feb 25, 2026

20 Items Left Behind—and Recovered—from 9/11

Lost and Found. The September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville,…

Feb 25, 2026

10 Expeditions That Ended in Total Disaster & 10 That Ended in Triumph

When Exploration Goes Sideways (or Somehow Works Anyway). Expeditions are basically a mix of bravery, planning, and the universe’s willingness…

Feb 25, 2026

20 Royal Weddings That Sparked Real-World Problems

Aisle Walks, Crowns, And Consequences. Royal weddings are sold to us as pure romance, complete with carriages, choirs, and veils…

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10 Historical Figures Who Were Famous For Their Love of…

Pets With a Side of History. Some historical figures were…

By Emilie Richardson-Dupuis Feb 27, 2026
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20 Disappearances That Still Haunt Investigators

The Missing That Won’t Stay Quiet. Some disappearances refuse to…

By Cameron Dick Feb 27, 2026
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20 Times a Coronation Went Horribly Wrong

Crowns, Chaos, And Bad Omens. Coronations are supposed to be…

By Cameron Dick Feb 27, 2026
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10 Revolutions That Freed People & 10 That Just Swapped…

When Unjust Rule Just Changes Uniforms. Revolutions get sold as…

By Cameron Dick Feb 26, 2026
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The Civil Rights Hero Who Spied on His Own Movement

John P. George on WikimediaErnest Withers took some of the…

By Cameron Dick Feb 26, 2026
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