In Belgium, King Leopold II was hailed as the “Builder King” for his wondrous works. But overseas, in the Congo Free State, lay the horrific truth: Leopold was more of a butcher than a builder.
New age dating of a boomerang found in a Polish cave has archaeologists abuzz that it could be the oldest boomerang on Earth.
Some historical figures are undeniably larger than life—both in presence and reputation. Anna Haining Swan Bates was one such figure, celebrated not only for her remarkable personality but also for her title as “The Largest Woman in the World.”
Well, his nickname says it all: He was Edward the Black Prince, not Edward the Black King. But despite that spoiler, Edward endures as one of the most (in)famous royal commanders in European history, gaining a record of violent conquests and romantic scandals without ever actually sitting on the throne.
In 1877, after battles and broken promises, a Lakota band crossed into Canada. Led by Sitting Bull, they sought safety beyond the reach of the US as seen in pictures.
Quantum entanglement means that two particles act like twins, always remaining in agreement, even if the universe separates them. The moment you check one, the other reacts instantly. Scientific results continue to defy what we thought was possible.
High on the cliffs above the Cuanza River in Angola, the fortress of Cambambe stands as a stark monument of Portuguese colonial ambitions in Africa.
Ohio's Hopewell mounds are monuments to one of North America’s great prehistoric cultures. Constructed between 100 BCE and 400 CE, they reveal a society rich in artistry, ceremony, and long-distance trade eons before European contact.
Forgotten facts and enduring legends share space in history's margins. They travel beyond textbooks and reveal the strangeness that has always lived alongside us throughout the years.
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