The Golden Gate Bridge has been one of San Francisco’s most well-known and recognizable landmarks for nearly a full century now. After construction was completed and the bridge was opened to the public in 1937, the impressive structure has carried countless people to their destination—be it south into San Francisco, or north into Marin County…
Nestled in the western part of Sudan, Darfur has a history as diverse as its landscape. Characterized by its vast deserts, fertile savannas, and diverse ethnic groups, the region has been a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and historical events that have shaped its narrative. The history of Darfur dates back to ancient times, with…
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a remarkable historical figure whose life and influence spanned the 12th century. She is often remembered as one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages. Eleanor’s life was marked by her unique position as the Queen of both France and England, her involvement in the European politics…
If you are looking for weird, almost unbelievable animals facts, you came to the right place! There are a million and one things to learn about animals all over the world. From the high peaks of the Andes to the lowland jungles of the Congo Basin, and everywhere in between all over the world on…
Grover Cleveland was both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States of America. He actually won the popular vote in three straight elections—1884, 1888, and 1892—thereby proving himself to be one of the most popular politicians of the late 19th century. But he only won the electoral college votes needed to secure the…
Worldwide, there is no shortage of myths. People believe all kinds of tall tales, and then share those stories with their family members and friends. Throughout history, myths were passed down through generation upon generation of oral tradition, with each successive group carrying the torch and extending the legend through the ages. Today, we still…
Christmas Eve would seem to be a day to reflect on family and, if it’s your thing, faith. After all, the next day is one of the holiest days for religious adherents, and even for the more secular among us, Christmas is one of the biggest and most important family get-together days of the year….
Born in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was one of the first great Americans. He was a publisher by trade, and got rich in that industry as well as with land speculation. But beyond his business pursuits, the latter half of his life was dedicated to both the pursuit of knowledge and the growth of the fledgling…
Flamingos are pink because of what they eat. Many plants found around flamingo habitats worldwide produced natural orange, yellow, and red pigments called carotenoids. These pigments give carrots their bright orange color, for example, and they are found in many other natural substances. In the flamingo’s case, their main diet consists of algae and brine…
History is a strange thing. For every time period down throughout human existence on this planet, there are plenty of well-known events, people, and places. And there are plenty more strange things that couldn’t possibly seem like they are true—but they are. In this list, we’ll take a long look at ten of those fascinating…
History is full of all kinds of fascinating tales, mysterious events, and unexpected twists of fate. Obviously, when you’re in school studying the subject, many of those biggest events are edited down to answering the ‘who, what, where, when, why’ questions. And because we all only have so much time to study thousands of years…
As history tells us, a Roman priest known as Valentine was stoned and beheaded on the 14th of February in (or around) the year 270. His death ushered him into martyrdom (eventually), as more than two centuries later, Valentine’s life and faith were honored by the Catholic Church. In the year 496, Pope Gelasius officially…
Leonardo da Vinci was a world-renowned painter, architect, sculptor, writer, astronomer, and more. Born in 1452 and living until 1519, the Italian icon was the very definition of a Renaissance Man. Of course, he is one of the most famous and well-loved artists of all time, having painted things like the “Vitruvian Man,” the “Last…
The Spanish had one of the most powerful naval forces the world had ever known (or, in some ways, would ever know) in the 16th century. King Philip II of that Iberian nation had designs on building an empire for himself and his people, and he knew the Navy could help him do it. So,…