Historical

Cruel Facts About Nero, The Unhinged Emperor of Rome

Nero's reign was a total catastrophe—so it's fitting that when this deranged emperor's end came, it was utterly chilling.
December 18, 2024 Janet Mowat

Facts From Behind The Legend Of King Arthur

In the legends, King Arthur is brutally betrayed by his once-loyal knight Sir Lancelot—but the real, historical inspiration for this treachery is even more horrific.
December 17, 2024 Rachel Seigel
Artifacts facts

Amazing Facts About Historical Artifacts

A shoe-print fossil discovered in a seam of coal in Fisher Canyon, Nevada is believed to be about 15 million-years-old—and the explanation for its existence is mind-blowing.
November 6, 2024 Rachel Seigel

The Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot

March 30, 1981: On that day in Washington D.C. John Hinckley Jr. shot, and wounded, President Ronald Reagan. Why did he do it? What lead up to it and what happened after?
October 2, 2024 Jesse Singer

Cruel Facts About Nero, The Unhinged Emperor of Rome

The reign of Emperor Nero was a total catastrophe—so it's fitting that when this deranged emperor's end came, it was utterly chilling.
June 28, 2024 Janet Mowat


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