Dec 23, 2021
Life can change at any moment, and when it does, you have to be ready to face whatever comes next. As much as we wish to believe that there will always be happy moments, you never know when things will go wrong. Let’s take a look at famous images that were taken just before something truly horrible happened... Photo: Gizmodo
Dec 22, 2021
Nowadays, in the digital age, you can find out what’s happening in the rest of the world just by touching the screen of your cellphone. Thanks to the Internet and social media, worldwide news spread across seas in a matter of seconds. But what was it like 40 years ago? Well, before the 90s, there were only two ways of learning about what went on around the globe: newspapers or TV. But guess what? Some events went so viral that nearly half of the world watched them on TV. Let’s take a look at the 27 most-watched televised events in history! Who knows, maybe you were part of them! Photo: Courtesy of History 101.
Dec 22, 2021
If you have ever wondered how the most important people in history really looked like, then look no further! The advancement of technology has made it possible to scan the remains of these famous figures, and along with artistic representations or records of their looks, experts were able to recreate their portraits. King Tut, Caesar, Nefertiti, and even Jesus Christ look so different from what we have imagined or seen in those old paintings and sculptures! Let’s see the real faces of all those people that made history in the next photos! Photo: Pinterest
Dec 6, 2021
When people say that a picture is worth a thousand words, they’re not exaggerating. Just one picture can tell a powerful story that might have shaped the world as we know it today. These are our top historical photos that have a shocking story behind them – and you probably don’t know most of them! Photo: Courtesy of Direct Expose
Nov 1, 2021
The world wouldn’t be the same had it not been for thousands of talented inventors who revolutionized the world with their ingenious creations. From the telephone to the steam engine, from paper to ink, we could easily come up with a long list of crucial inventions that have shaped the world as it is today. However, can you believe that many of the most iconic inventors were ironically killed by their own inventions? Here are 21 cases that will surely leave you in awe! Photo: Courtesy of eBaum’s World
Oct 18, 2021
Photography is used to capture moments in our lives so that we can remember them forever, but some photographs do even more than that. They can tell entire stories and evoke the most intense feelings in people. Here are the greatest photographs of all time, which have changed the world forever. Photo: Reddit
Oct 18, 2021
Amongst the many stories that we hear in the present day, there has to be some misinformation that the majority of the population would never notice. After all, history is a series of events told from all sorts of perspectives by people that may or may not have been present during the event in question. From word of mouth to the internet, modern myths have managed to stand strong. Luckily, we’ll be unveiling the lies of some popular misconceptions that have managed to trick many of us. Photo: Factinate
Sep 23, 2021
He shakily unwound the reel in the red light of the darkroom. If he makes one wrong move, he could ruin the negatives. After shaking the chemical liquid in the tank gently, all he can do now is wait and see. Finally, it's time to unspool the reel. But when he sees the faint outlines appearing, the images make his heart skip a beat. But just what has he found? Image:Instagram/martin_vanners
Jul 29, 2021
The mysterious Bajau Laut tribe has earned its fair share of headlines. It turns out that these people from Southeast Asia live a truly different lifestyle. Each of them spends around 60 percent of the day underwater. As a result, their bodies have adapted in an impressive way. Photo: Scribol
Jul 27, 2021
The first photograph ever was taken in 1826, and since then, we’ve come a long way. It took many years for photos to be taken in color, so many important pictures in history have been taken in black and white. Luckily, many of these pictures have been colorized, and the results are mind blowing... Photo: Pulptastic
Jun 22, 2021
While nobody can deny that America has created its fair share of inventions, but there are some brilliant inventions made outside of the U.S. that will have you searching the web for hours. Whether it’s a cheese vending machine or a grocery store shopping cart map, the following items will have you wondering when they will hit the shelves of your nearest Target... Photo: Investing
Jun 22, 2021
Can you imagine how our lives would be like if Edison hadn't invented the lightbulb or if Guttenberg hadn't invented printing? While many of the world's greatest inventions have helped shape the world for good, other human creations should better be left forgotten. Here's a list of inventions whose inventors immediately regretted creating, either because of how dangerous or how annoying they proved to be. Don't miss it! Photo: YouTube
Jun 9, 2021
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a cult as a “small group of people characterized by the devotion to a person, idea, object, etc.” Most of us aren’t that aware of their existence, save for one or two cults that have made the news in the last decade. Sometimes, apparent peaceful groups get out of hand and take a dark turn. If you’re fascinated by this phenomenon, then take a look at the next curated list of the 20 most dangerous cults you’ll ever hear of. Photo: Courtesy of Financial Times
Jun 8, 2021
While most people have a general idea of what the past was like, there's a lot of events that have been forgotten. Luckily, we have collected a few rare pictures that tell stories that you may not remember, and some will blow you away... Photo: Her.ie
May 24, 2021
Learning about our history can be truly fascinating. Without a doubt, many decisions that were taken in the past still have an impact today. But what about those people that in a critical moment took a decision that altered the course of history? The following list mentions twenty of the most important actions that not only were last-minute but also had an impact no one could have imagined.
May 20, 2021
When people say that a picture is worth a thousand words, they’re not exaggerating. Just one picture can tell a powerful story that might have shaped the world as we know it today. These are 30 historical photos that have a shocking story behind them – and you probably don’t know most of them! Photo: Courtesy of Direct Expose
May 20, 2021
Many mysteries will never be solved and some others that we don’t even know about. The main reasons why some mysteries will remain unanswered may be due to lost material, destroyed archeological sites, or simply because the existing evidence is vague and not reliable. But no matter the reason, we can’t deny that there’s nothing more intriguing than a spine-chilling, unsolved mystery, and since a little curiosity won’t hurt anyone, we’re about to unleash some of the biggest historical mysteries across the world. Do you have what it takes to find an answer? Mysteries #19, #13 and #1 absolutely blew our minds! Photo: Courtesy of List 25
May 19, 2021
We all know how important human inventions can be. They change the way we do things, they simplify everyday tasks and they can completely alter an industry. However, you would be surprised that some of the most significant inventions in the world were actually created by accident. That’s right, the inventions you will read below did not come out of a long process of research specifically aimed at creating the result, but rather, they were all unintended outcomes that most of us thank for today. Don’t miss #9, #5, and #6, they’re hilarious! Photo: Courtesy of List 25
Apr 12, 2021
Fashions and trends come and go, and some of them effectively pass the test of time and are still present nowadays, but it’s undeniable that many look intriguingly ridiculous when seen with today’s eyes. What’s interesting is that some of the norms from 50 years ago show with clarity the strict requirements and expectations that fell upon women’s lives. Most of these outrageous gender regulations were slowly changed thanks to a liberation movement that started in the ’60s, so don’t miss this trip across a world-changing decade!
Jan 22, 2021
Everybody has once wondered what exactly lurks in the deep dark ocean. The ocean takes up 71% of the Earth's space and as much as 95% is still unexplored. This leaves most of us imagining huge sea monsters such as the Kraken or the sea serpent. However, throughout the last decades, several sea animals resembling monsters have been discovered (like the frilled shark, the fangtooth, or the pacific spider fish), leaving scientists wondering what other mysterious creatures remain undiscovered. And it so happens to be that we might just have found another one to add to our list... Photo: Scribol