20 Historical Facts That Movies Got Totally Wrong
History class is tough – there are lots of dates and names to remember. But when you’re making historical movies,
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Historical Events You Won’t Believe Happened at the Same Time
In 2014, two separate Reddit users—ShyneBox and mitch3a—posted essentially the same question to AskReddit, several months apart: What are some
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13 Twisted Before & After Stories of Lobotomy Victims
Throughout the history of medicine there have been few surgical practices more barbaric, cruel, and yet sometimes surprisingly helpful than the lobotomy. Famous
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When Was America Greatest?
Donald Trump’s campaign slogan is “Make America Great Again,” but what does that even mean? Depending on who you are, when you
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13 Horrifying True Facts About Warren Jeffs
If you’ve never heard about the horrible things now-incarcerated FLDS church leader Warren Jeffs has done, prepare yourself: this is deeply unsettling
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17 Eerie and Incredible Unsolved Ancient Mysteries from Around the World
At last count, the world contained about 7.4 billion people. That’s quite a lot already, and it’s impossible to say
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The Most Dangerous Toys Ever Made
Every year tens of thousands of kids are injured by their consumer tested toys. Hundreds of thousands of reports come
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What Happened To The Offspring of History’s Most Evil Figures After They Died?
What ever happened to the children of the most evil men in history? Some of their stories may surprise you.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Were Probably More Than One Person
There are a lot of famous historical figures that we assume were one person – one solitary individual who
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The Weirdest Royals Throughout History
When we think of royalty, beautiful princesses and charming princes come to mind. History reveals that, sometimes, real-life rulers were
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These Were The Most Popular Toys In Each Decade Of The 20th Century
Ah, childhood: those sweet early days where the only things on your to-do list were acquiring object permanence and
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22 Insane Facts About Aleister Crowley, Perhaps The Most Unique Person Ever
Aleister Crowley was one of the most bizarre, fascinating, and mysterious figures of the 20th century. Known in his own
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10 Bizarre and Bloody Practices of Medieval Barbers
Perhaps the best description of medieval barbers comes from an inscription on a 16th-century woodcut by German artist Jost Amman, presented in
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14 Hardcore Ancient Olympic Athletes Who Would Easily Smoke Modern Athletes
We like to think we’ve made a lot of social, scientific, and technological progress throughout the last few centuries, but
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The 12 Most Notorious Prostitutes and Madams of the Wild West
The Old West inevitably conjures certain images – a dimly lit saloon, a lone gunslinger, and bustling brothels. Old West
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Amazing Early Photos of the World’s Most Iconic Companies
Many of the most respected companies in the world started off from humble beginnings; Whole Foods co-founders John Mackey and
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18 Eye-Opening Photos of Children Throughout History
Before the ’80s and the emergence of childhood as modern culture recognizes it, kids experienced lives and situations that would
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14 Actors, Authors, Athletes, and Artists (and One Scientist) Who Died Broke
History is full of riches-to-rags stories about fallen stars and tragic historical figures who died dead broke – or close
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Facts About The Blue Fugates, A Family With Blue Skin Thanks To Inbreeding
People come in all colors – to an extent. You wouldn’t expect to see a human with naturally blue skin.
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These Were The Ideal Beauty Standards For Men And Women Throughout The 20th Century
Beauty is fluid. For proof, look no further than the varied beauty and fashion trends popular in the United States
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The Longest Wars in History
Some conflicts are passed down from generation to generation, either because of their size, or because they simmer at a
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The 14 Most Gruesome Ways Pirates Have Killed People Throughout History
Pirates have often been seen as bloodthirsty and vicious criminals who would commit evil acts of violence without a second thought in
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24 Actors Who Died in the Middle of Filming Something
When an actor dies on set, the project (if ever completed) is an eternal memorial, forever remembered for the unique
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These Are The 16 Oldest Surviving Photographs Known To Mankind, And They’re Stunning
Photography has influenced society since its inception in the 11th century. The oldest photographs depict fascinating details about life before
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17 Plaster Face Molds Of Famous Historical Figures That Were Made Moments After They Died
Death masks are an eerie glimpse into the final moments of life. These detailed sculptures of prominent historical figures were
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28 Facts You May Not Know About the Titanic
On April 14, 1912, the Titanic sank into the north Atlantic Ocean. Just four days into the ship’s journey, this
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12 Surprising Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan is not your typical war film. Director Steven Spielberg fills the movie with so much realistic imagery that some
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Here’s Why Korea Became Two Different Countries
Korea wasn’t always divided into North and South like it is now. While today the differences between the two seem as
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The Real Couple That Inspired ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Is Far More Tragic Than Anything Disney Would Make
It’s a tale as old as time – or, at least as old as the 1500s. But the real couple
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12 Bizarre Pirate Traditions Most People Don’t Know About
Pirates have a reputation for being ruthless bloodthirsty killers and they certainly did get creative with the ways they offed people. Pirates also
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The Most Drastic Falls From Grace Throughout History
Celebrities, politicians, royalty: we love learning about their lives, and sometimes we place them on a pedestal. But that only makes
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What Sex Was Like in the Wild West
Society has a certain image of the Old West. Though we look back and picture cowboys wandering the wild frontier, guns
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28 Things You Didn’t Know About Napoleon
Here’s a list for all those of Napoleon Bonaparte biography and historical facts fans. Who was Napoleon? A lot of
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100 Incredible Vintage Photos
These powerful photos will transport you back in time! Roads? Where we’re going, there probably aren’t any roads. Ok, so
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The Nuttiest Conspiracy Theories About the Founding Fathers
Reading Founding Father conspiracies is practically a national pastime. After all, the late 18th century was a chaotic and tumultuous
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19 Strange and Startling Facts About Hitler
Adolf Hitler is one of the most studied and written-about figures in history. But that doesn’t mean new facts aren’t
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