Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it, so the saying goes, so one would think our history classes would be a lot more interesting and vital. Alas, that’s rarely the case. Fortunately, ...

2. In 1137, a 14-year-old girl named Eleanor became the "greatest heiress in the known world." She was, in her own right, the Duchess of Aquitaine and ruled it independently through her two marriages.

It's hard to pinpoint when humans started recording and sharing knowledge of the past. But it's estimated that they started early on. At first, there were cave paintings, and then language, which ...

When it comes to the 4th of July, fireworks are a must. They are a way to celebrate the holiday and enjoy a beautiful fireworks show with family and friends. Though we often associate fireworks with ...

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History is a fascinating peek into how we ended up here, but much of it, frankly, isn’t very interesting. We take a fresh new look at history’s most intriguing facts - with the boring bits taken out.