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32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2017

History’s 25 Most Embarrassing Royal Nicknames

From John The Babymaker to Charles The Bald, the nicknames given to these leaders spoke volumes about their traits, as well as how much they were loved or hated.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 13, 2017

History’s 25 Most Embarrassing Royal Nicknames

From John The Babymaker to Charles The Bald, the nicknames given to these leaders spoke volumes about their traits, as well as how much they were loved or hated.

By Erin Kelly • December 13, 2017

Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pederasty

Though the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered societies in all of human history practiced pederasty for centuries.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2017

Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pederasty

Though the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered societies in all of human history practiced pederasty for centuries.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2017

22 Kinky And Crazy Sex Facts To Mention At Your Next Bacchanalia

Sex has always been a taboo subject for much of civilization and likely always will be. These sex facts prove that history is filled a panoply of unusual fetishes and customs.

By Joel Stice • Dec 1, 2017

22 Kinky And Crazy Sex Facts To Mention At Your Next Bacchanalia

Sex has always been a taboo subject for much of civilization and likely always will be. These sex facts prove that history is filled a panoply of unusual fetishes and customs.

By Joel Stice • December 1, 2017

The Strange Deaths Of 16 Historic And Famous Figures

Many of history's most important figures have suffered strange deaths that do not seem to befit their noble legacy.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 13, 2017

The Strange Deaths Of 16 Historic And Famous Figures

Many of history's most important figures have suffered strange deaths that do not seem to befit their noble legacy.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 13, 2017

44 Ancient Egypt Facts That Separate Myth From Truth

From who really built the pyramids to Cleopatra's favorite prank, these are the most fascinating Ancient Egypt facts you'll ever read.

By John Kuroski • Nov 11, 2017

44 Ancient Egypt Facts That Separate Myth From Truth

From who really built the pyramids to Cleopatra's favorite prank, these are the most fascinating Ancient Egypt facts you'll ever read.

By John Kuroski • November 11, 2017

14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

From Pompeii to King Tut's Tomb, discover some of history's most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites.

By Katie Serena • Nov 10, 2017

14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

From Pompeii to King Tut's Tomb, discover some of history's most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites.

By Katie Serena • November 10, 2017

Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • Nov 2, 2017

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Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • November 2, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • Oct 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • October 27, 2017