Tag: history
Most Terrifying Cities Built On The Edge Of Earth
There are quite a few exceptional and extraordinarily cities in the world. Some are famous for their massive size and population, others for their scenic natural beauty while some are also renowned for their incredible architecture be it modern or medieva...
The man hit the WALL in his BASEMENT and this discovery made his HAIR stand on END!
In 1963, one of the residents of the village of Derinkuyu, Turkey, started renovation works on his house. He had an idea to expand the basement underneath his house. The man took his tools and got to knocking down one of the walls.
Kadesh 1274 BC - Oldest Battle in History
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient battles continues with the oldest Battle in history - the battle of Kadesh of 1274 BC fought between Egypt led by Ramesses and the Hittites led by Muwatalli II in the later part of t...
Top 10 Unholy Jobs In The Victorian Era
If you thought your job sucked, get ready once again folks. The Victorian Era was the period in history during the reign of the British monarch, Queen Victoria. Though it is closer to modern times, it does hold some weird history in its own right. Specifi...
10 Oldest Known Names Recorded in History!
The earliest legitimate writing systems did not emerge until around 3200 BCE, so most of human history before this time has been lost.
10 Strange and Mysterious Locations from the Past!
There is a LOT on this planet. If you're not from the area you likely don't know many of this exists. It's always amazing to see and hear about new locations, what happened there and what it looks like today. Here are 10 very cool locations.
What's on the rooftops of New York's most famous skyscrapers?
What's on the rooftops of New York City's most famous skyscrapers? From interesting architecture to a bird's-eye view of the city, explore the hidden secrets and stunning vistas of the Big Apple's rooftops. There is a lot of information here BUT you don'...
Lost Worlds: The Real Dracula
In a country torn by bloody civil war, a young man seizes power. In his native tongue, he is called Dracula. This is not the vampire, Count Dracula, but a real historical figure: a Romanian prince known as Vlad the Impaler.
Historical Figures Brought To Life (Otzi the Iceman et al
This is the coolest yet also creepy. There are websites and apps that allow you to bring a photo to life. One such popular app these days is TikTok. Here we have Otzi the Iceman, Vespasian, Mona Lisa, Hamilton, Liszt, and Wagner.
Creepy Vintage Halloween Photos That Will Haunt Your Dreams
When we traditionally think of Halloween we think of it in modern terms, scream masks or horror flicks. But we thought it would be fun to look back in time and see what Halloween meant back then. We're pretty confident you'll be horrified if someone trick...
Breathtaking Ancient Egyptian Queens Portraits Brought To Life Using AI Technology
Today we are going on a journey to ancient Egypt. The history of this great country gave us a lot of rulers hidden behind the name "Pharaoh". Only a few of them are known to the masses. And even less we know about the ancient Egyptian queens and princesse...
Historical Figures Brought To Life
This is the coolest yet also creepy. There are websites and apps that allow you to bring a photo to life. One such popular app these days is TikTok. Here we have King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, Queen Mary I, Verdi, and Tesla.
Secrets: The Sphinx
Join Egyptian historians and archeological experts on a mission to decode the mysteries of Egypt's Great Sphinx. Also included here are other interpretations from other shows. What do they agree on? What do they think is different? It appears the Sphi...
Egypt's Sacred Sites
Of all the ancient civilizations, Egypt has left the greatest legacy. But is there a hidden secret about their belief in the afterlife lurking within the recordings known as the Book of the Dead? One unique artifact may hold the answers.
America's Hidden Stories: Salem's Secrets
In 1692, the townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts found themselves in a panic over witchcraft. But after several months, the paranoia and violence ended almost as quickly as it began. All trials were halted, publications about the terror were officially ba...