Historical Facts

HISTORY

People like to remember the legend. But the real Cleopatra? She was way more complicated, way more interesting. Let’s pull back the curtain and actually meet her by uncovering these facts.

HISTORY

There are lots of historical "facts" that people still believe in. Think you know how the pyramids were built? Did Einstein really struggle with math? Get ready—we’re about to change your perspectives on history.

HISTORY

History is full of surprises, especially regarding timelines that don’t seem to add up. Get ready for some historical facts that will seriously mess with your sense of time.

PEOPLE

Margret of Tyrol was infamously known as “the Ugly Duchess”—but more people need to know about the scandalous act that got her excommunicated by the Pope.

HISTORY

Turns out the Victorians had a strange fascination with the human body—but you’ll never guess which body part they obsessed over the most.



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