We've all heard of the Titanic, but what about other noteworthy sea disasters? In the wake of the Sicilian yacht sinking in a freak tornado, let's examine 40 of the worst sea disasters in history.
What's in a name? Let's explore the origins of each state's name, while many are derived from names given to them by the Indigenous Peoples, some state names may surprise you.
Highly-educated leaders are critical to a well-functioning government. Here are 40 of the world's most well-educated leaders, many in the fields of medicine, science, politics and law.
Leaders of armies, leaders of people, leaders of nations—all have their places in the history books, whether they’re remembered for their courage and tenacity, or their brutality and...questionable mental health.
Some of history's most unusual deaths include: the first man to drown, being hit on the head by falling coconuts and being killed a falling tortoise shell, dropped from a soaring eagle.
History has known some great leaders, both male and female—but what about some of history’s greatest power couples? Here are 40 of history’s most famous duos and their exploits.
You’ve likely heard of all of these historical figures. However, there’s a chance that you may have only seen pictures of them from their later years, or not seen a picture at all. Their good looks may surprise you!
Many of our favorite people throughout history have had habits we wouldn’t be proud of if they were our friends or family. Yet, many of history’s darlings (and monsters) had terrible habits.
