History And Society

World Wars

Battle Of Moscow

With the German Army on the outskirts, it appeared like a miracle would be required for the Soviets to defend the capital successfully.

Ancient World

Naqa, The Ancient City That Was The Kushite Religious Stronghold

Naqa, also called Naga or Naga'a, was a vital religious and residential site of the ancient Kushitic Kingdom of Meroe in current-day Sudan.

Politics

The Most and Least Fragile States

Fund for Peace releases its Fragile States Index, which ranks nation-states all over the globe. The more fragile a state is, the more likely it is to collapse

Middle Ages

11 Medieval Warrior Women

These passionate Medieval ladies would rile up the entire army with their bravery, putting men to shame and inspiring the troops with their matchless deeds.

Ancient World

The Greatest Battles of the Ancient World

While many know about the great battles fought in the 1800s and 1900s, such as the Battle of Waterloo, few know about the battles in the Ancient World.

World Wars

Operation Barbarossa

Germany invaded the Soviet Union (USSR) on June 22, 1941. Codenamed Operation Barbarossa, this campaign was the largest and bloodiest of the Second World War.

US History

How Did Abraham Lincoln's Election Lead To Civil War

By the 1860s, the North was gaining the upper hand, and an already fractured nation was shattered in the aftermath of the election of Abraham Lincoln.

Philosophy

A Deep Dive Into Moral Philosophy

From Aristotle's virtue ethics to Kant's deontology, there are several moral philosophies and insights to glean from the different ideas about morality.

Ancient World

9 Of The World's Greatest Ancient Roman Cities

During the Roman golden age, the Roman Empire stretched across most of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East leaving their mark along the way.

Philosophy

The Descartes Dilemma

René Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician alive during the 17th century. He is well-known for Cartesian dualism and the mind-body problem.

Philosophy

Ancient Greek Philosophers Lessons For A Life Without Regret

If you have a list of regrets longer than your weekly grocery list, here are a few Ancient Greek philosophers with lessons for a life without regret.

Middle Ages

11 of the Most Beautiful Medieval Cities

Get enchanted in the one-of-a-kind world of fairy tales alongside the best art and culture of the ages in museums and modern-day sights.

Prehistoric Age

9 Of The Most Dangerous Extinct Animals To Have Roamed The Earth

From the lens of a modern human, perhaps it was a blessing in disguise that these nine dangerous creatures that roamed the earth are now extinct.

History

History's 9 Worst Leaders

There is a large number of kings, dictators, and even democratically elected heads of state that have led their nations into absolute ruin due to their greed.

US History

What Really Started The American Civil War

The American Civil War remains the most destructive conflict in the history of the United States. For 4 years ending in1865, more than 640,000 Americans died.

Ancient World

The Dawn of the Roman Navy

The Roman Empire and its conquests can be directly attributed to its stellar army. Its legions were the best fighting force of the Ancient World in 476 AD.  

Ancient World

The Barbarian Successor Kingdoms Of The Roman Empire

After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE, kingdoms and chiefdoms were formed by the barbarian tribes that had settled into Roman territory.

World Wars

Operation Sea Lion

Investigating these unrealized plans is still worthwhile since it provides nuances about World War II itself and sheds light on Adolf Hitler's worldview.

Philosophy

Stoic Wisdom: Stop Doing These 7 Things

While there is a lot you can do to change, sometimes the best change comes from not doing. Here are seven things the great stoics advised against.

History

Brutal Dictators You Have Never Heard Of

Learning about these ruthless dictators is important to honor the countless victims of their brutal regimes and take lessons from history.

World Wars

Battle of Britain

Tthe Battle of Britain commenced in June 1940 with the German air force (the Luftwaffe) beginning to bomb the British Isles.

Ancient World

11 Most Incredible Ancient Artifcats

Some findings are so important that if they were left unfound to this day, we would know almost nothing about key chapters of the human story. 

World Wars

The Fall of France

The Battle of France was a strategic catastrophe for the Allies. Ending on June 25, 1940, it now meant they had no foothold on the European continent.

Ancient World

These Ancient Archaeological Finds Changed History

In a world where fabled empires rise and fall and bequeath us with only fragments and snippets, archaeological discoveries are of immense value.

Politics

US Presidents Who Were Democrats

A list of Presidents of the United States who have represented the Democratic party.

World Wars

Battle Of Dunkirk

Once the invasion began, the Wehrmacht raced to the English Channel to cut off the Allies, and by late May 1940, English and French soldiers were surrounded at the beaches in Dunkirk.

World Wars

The Breaking of the Maginot Line

The Maginot Line, a series of fortifications, weapon installations, and obstacles to prevent German invasion failed and contributed to France's rapid fall.

Ancient World

The Lost Golden City Of Aten

The city was established during the reign of Amenhotep III, between roughly 1391 and 1353 B.C — Experts say Aten is the largest such city ever found.

Ancient World

Exploring The Great Pyramid Void

Fresh details have emerged concerning a void in the Great Pyramid that scientists have been exploring and first discovered in 2017.

History

12 Greatest Archeological Discoveries Ever

The age, scale, sophistication behind these rediscovered megaliths, cities, writings, and projects would put 21st century minds and machines to the task.

World Wars

The Blitzkrieg In The Low Countries

The invasion of the Low Countries allowed Germany to mostly bypass the Maginot Line, thereby making an attack on France easier. 

World Wars

Blitzkrieg Military Tactic

The idea of Blitzkrieg can be traced back to the writings of German generals and marshals like Carl V Clausewitz, Helmuth V Moltke, and Alfred V Schlieffen.

History

Discoveries That Could Change History

Fortunately, our obsession with history has unearthed quite a number of dazzling discoveries. Here, we reveal seven discoveries that could change history.

Ancient World

The Elite Special Forces Of Ancient Greece

The elite special forces of Ancient Greece were the finest warriors from the city-state who joined solely by invitation and paired according to a regimental tradition.

Ancient World

9 Archaeological Finds Scientists Still Can't Explain

As curious creatures, humans continue to shine the spotlight on these archaeological finds that scientists still can’t explain.

Ancient World

9 Unsolved Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

Even though thousands of passionate intellectuals have dedicated their lives to studying Ancient Egypt, it remains shrouded in mystery.

History

13 Things Found Frozen In Europe's Mountain Ice

Explore the various artifacts and species that have been frozen and thus have withstood the test of time. Ranging from tools to humans there is much to learn.

US History

7 Unsolved Mysteries of American History

The United States has birthed countless mysteries that not only captivate the imagination of the American public but the world's as well.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a paramount concept in economics, often used as a critical indicator of a country's economic health and standard of living.

Ancient World

7 Mummy Discoveries That Scared Archaelogists

While it is believed that mummification started with the Chicharron culture of South America in southern Peru, the oldest mummies found do lie Egypt.

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