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The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall

A timeline and history of the Berlin Wall, one of the most memorable emblems of the Cold War that divided much of the world in half.

By Savannah Cox • May 23, 2012

The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall

A timeline and history of the Berlin Wall, one of the most memorable emblems of the Cold War that divided much of the world in half.

By Savannah Cox • May 23, 2012

The Fascinating Stories Of History’s Strangest Recorded Deaths

From decapitation by beard to the nosebleed that killed Attila the Hun, a look at the incredible stories behind history's strangest deaths.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 15, 2012

The Fascinating Stories Of History’s Strangest Recorded Deaths

From decapitation by beard to the nosebleed that killed Attila the Hun, a look at the incredible stories behind history's strangest deaths.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 15, 2012

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches: The Ten Commandments, Moses As religious history goes, this one’s a biggie. Moses delivered this speech regarding God’s Ten Commandments, which define ethics and worship in Judaism and most forms of Christianity. For those unfamiliar with the story, God inscribed the commandments on two tablets, which...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 11, 2012

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches: The Ten Commandments, Moses As religious history goes, this one’s a biggie. Moses delivered this speech regarding God’s Ten Commandments, which define ethics and worship in Judaism and most forms of Christianity. For those unfamiliar with the story, God inscribed the commandments on two tablets, which...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 11, 2012

The Five Weirdest Fashion Trends In Human History

From 20-inch tall platforms to Byzantine mullets, fashion certainly has had some peculiar hits.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2012

The Five Weirdest Fashion Trends In Human History

From 20-inch tall platforms to Byzantine mullets, fashion certainly has had some peculiar hits.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2012

The 7 Greatest Speeches In Modern History

From Nelson Mandela to Abraham Lincoln, these revered leaders' words remain poignant and powerful decades after they were first uttered.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 3, 2012

The 7 Greatest Speeches In Modern History

From Nelson Mandela to Abraham Lincoln, these revered leaders' words remain poignant and powerful decades after they were first uttered.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 3, 2012

Five Incredible Examples Of Ancient Architecture

Stunning examples of ancient architecture, from the pyramids to Peru.

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 16, 2012

Five Incredible Examples Of Ancient Architecture

Stunning examples of ancient architecture, from the pyramids to Peru.

By Mamta Bhatt • April 16, 2012

The Five Best Insults In History

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down....

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 8, 2012

The Five Best Insults In History

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down....

By Mamta Bhatt • April 8, 2012

France’s Incredible Oak Chapel

Located in the French farming village of Allouville-Bellefosse, this amazing oak tree is home to more than just woodland flora and fauna: its hollow, thousand-year-old trunk serves as the base for two small chapels accessible via spiral staircases that surround the tree. This oak tree is the oldest known tree...

By All That's Interesting • Mar 24, 2012

France’s Incredible Oak Chapel

Located in the French farming village of Allouville-Bellefosse, this amazing oak tree is home to more than just woodland flora and fauna: its hollow, thousand-year-old trunk serves as the base for two small chapels accessible via spiral staircases that surround the tree. This oak tree is the oldest known tree...

By All That's Interesting • March 24, 2012

Six Of The World’s Most Famous Misquotes

From the George Washington's cherry tree to Neil Armstrong's step for mankind, read about six of the world's most famous misquotes.

By Savannah Cox • Feb 16, 2012

Six Of The World’s Most Famous Misquotes

From the George Washington's cherry tree to Neil Armstrong's step for mankind, read about six of the world's most famous misquotes.

By Savannah Cox • February 16, 2012

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • Dec 22, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • December 22, 2011