history

Amazing Pyramids That Aren’t From Egypt

When most people think of pyramids, their minds instantly go to Egypt. After all, all of the most famous pyramids are located there. However, Egypt does not corner the market completely. These ancient structures have been built all over the world and there are some astonishing examples that can be...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 13, 2014

Amazing Pyramids That Aren’t From Egypt

When most people think of pyramids, their minds instantly go to Egypt. After all, all of the most famous pyramids are located there. However, Egypt does not corner the market completely. These ancient structures have been built all over the world and there are some astonishing examples that can be...

By All That's Interesting • August 13, 2014

27 Shocking Images Of The Israel-Gaza Conflict

While the Israel-Gaza conflict has existed for decades, recent tensions are at an all-time high as Israel continues to launch airstrikes.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 31, 2014

27 Shocking Images Of The Israel-Gaza Conflict

While the Israel-Gaza conflict has existed for decades, recent tensions are at an all-time high as Israel continues to launch airstrikes.

By All That's Interesting • July 31, 2014

The Way Baghdad Was

Even before the United States set its sights on Baghdad, people began to note its decline. Long considered to be the intellectual capital of the Islamic world, in the early 1900s the Iraqi city had already begun its transformation into a “once was”. Centuries of Ottoman rule and over a...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 24, 2014

The Way Baghdad Was

Even before the United States set its sights on Baghdad, people began to note its decline. Long considered to be the intellectual capital of the Islamic world, in the early 1900s the Iraqi city had already begun its transformation into a “once was”. Centuries of Ottoman rule and over a...

By Savannah Cox • July 24, 2014

Fantastic Photos Of Vintage Cuba Show Life Before Castro

Before the island nation of Cuba became an object of political scorn by the United States, it was a glamorous destination for everyone from American movie stars to aristocrats to revolutionaries. While still isolated in many ways, Cuba is experiencing a resurgence in tourists and general travel interest. The island...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 13, 2014

Fantastic Photos Of Vintage Cuba Show Life Before Castro

Before the island nation of Cuba became an object of political scorn by the United States, it was a glamorous destination for everyone from American movie stars to aristocrats to revolutionaries. While still isolated in many ways, Cuba is experiencing a resurgence in tourists and general travel interest. The island...

By Savannah Cox • July 13, 2014

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 6, 2014

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 6, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 4, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 4, 2014

A Brief History Of The American Flag

In honor of the Fourth of July, we peek into history to track the evolution of the American Flag.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 3, 2014

A Brief History Of The American Flag

In honor of the Fourth of July, we peek into history to track the evolution of the American Flag.

By Kiri Picone • July 3, 2014

When The New York City Subway Was The Most Dangerous Place On Earth

Venture back to the 1980s in this photo gallery, when the New York City subway was the most dangerous mass transit system on the planet.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jul 2, 2014

When The New York City Subway Was The Most Dangerous Place On Earth

Venture back to the 1980s in this photo gallery, when the New York City subway was the most dangerous mass transit system on the planet.

By Alexander Baldwin • July 2, 2014

Let’s Talk About Sex Attitudes, Baby

So let’s get all Salt-n-Pepa and talk about sex, baby. Better yet, let’s talk about sex throughout human history. After all, Iwan Bloch, considered by many to be the first sexologist, believed that “historical knowledge offered an important key to understanding contemporary problems of sexuality”. History can also provide valuable...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 1, 2014

Let’s Talk About Sex Attitudes, Baby

So let’s get all Salt-n-Pepa and talk about sex, baby. Better yet, let’s talk about sex throughout human history. After all, Iwan Bloch, considered by many to be the first sexologist, believed that “historical knowledge offered an important key to understanding contemporary problems of sexuality”. History can also provide valuable...

By All That's Interesting • July 1, 2014

11 Of History’s Weirdest Inventions

From boats that would survive an ice age to wooden swimming suits, these strange inventions are also the most delightful to look back on.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 30, 2014

11 Of History’s Weirdest Inventions

From boats that would survive an ice age to wooden swimming suits, these strange inventions are also the most delightful to look back on.

By Savannah Cox • June 30, 2014

5 Reasons Maria Mitchell Was A Total Bad Ass

"We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.” - Maria Mitchell

By Savannah Cox • Jun 26, 2014

5 Reasons Maria Mitchell Was A Total Bad Ass

"We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.” - Maria Mitchell

By Savannah Cox • June 26, 2014

12 Badass Revolutionary War Women You’ve Never Heard Of

A fascinating look at the history of twelve Revolutionary War women who, when it comes to bravery, have shown up their male counterparts.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jun 20, 2014

12 Badass Revolutionary War Women You’ve Never Heard Of

A fascinating look at the history of twelve Revolutionary War women who, when it comes to bravery, have shown up their male counterparts.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • June 20, 2014