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Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • Mar 2, 2014

Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • March 2, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s “Humans Of New York” Series

Resisting pretension or self-awareness, Brandon Stanton's "Humans of New York" series provides honest glimpses into the lives of New Yorkers.

By Savannah Cox • Feb 10, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s “Humans Of New York” Series

Resisting pretension or self-awareness, Brandon Stanton's "Humans of New York" series provides honest glimpses into the lives of New Yorkers.

By Savannah Cox • February 10, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 14, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • January 14, 2014

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • Dec 31, 2013

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • December 31, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 22, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • December 22, 2013

The Six Most Dangerous Jobs In The World

At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably convinced ourselves that we are condemned to having the worst job in the world. But spare a thought for those brave souls who are stuck up skyscrapers and inside volcanoes, carrying out what are plainly the most dangerous jobs on the...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 8, 2013

The Six Most Dangerous Jobs In The World

At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably convinced ourselves that we are condemned to having the worst job in the world. But spare a thought for those brave souls who are stuck up skyscrapers and inside volcanoes, carrying out what are plainly the most dangerous jobs on the...

By Savannah Cox • December 8, 2013

Thirty Spectacular Photos Of John F. Kennedy

A fascinating look at the iconic images and pivotal moments of the life of JFK.

By Alexander Baldwin • Nov 22, 2013

Thirty Spectacular Photos Of John F. Kennedy

A fascinating look at the iconic images and pivotal moments of the life of JFK.

By Alexander Baldwin • November 22, 2013

The Colorful Chaos Of Fabian Oefner

Convening the aesthetic wonder of art and the stupefying world of science, Fabian Oefner's "Liquid Jewels" are truly a wealth in the contemporary art world.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2013

The Colorful Chaos Of Fabian Oefner

Convening the aesthetic wonder of art and the stupefying world of science, Fabian Oefner's "Liquid Jewels" are truly a wealth in the contemporary art world.

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2013

The World’s Weirdest Celebrations

If there’s one thing at which humans excel, it’s celebrating. Hanukkah, Halloween and Easter all rock up at the same time each year, but why not extend that festive savoir-faire to those lesser known holidays, like Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, or even Fruitcake Toss Day? If you’re in the...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 6, 2013

The World’s Weirdest Celebrations

If there’s one thing at which humans excel, it’s celebrating. Hanukkah, Halloween and Easter all rock up at the same time each year, but why not extend that festive savoir-faire to those lesser known holidays, like Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, or even Fruitcake Toss Day? If you’re in the...

By All That's Interesting • November 6, 2013