Before the modern era, conquest offered a simple, predictable path to establishing a reputation. The more battles they won, the more territories they held, then the more powerful an army, race, t...
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Everyone knows the basics of Jonestown. How cult leader Jim Jones attempted to create a utopia in South America, and how it ended with the death of over 900 followers by cyanide-laced Flavor-Aid ...
https://listverse.com/2024/03/10/top-10-most-heartbreaking-facts-about-jonestown/
Welcome to the downright bizarre world of royal traditions. Throughout history, monarchies have been a breeding ground for eccentric customs that will have you scratching your head in disbelief. ...
https://listverse.com/2024/03/05/10-weird-royal-traditions-throughout-history/
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the ...
https://listverse.com/2024/02/28/10-ungilded-realities-of-life-in-the-gilded-age/
Many people can trace their roots back to a famous figure. But some are on a mission to fix misconceptions about their ancestors—like in the cases of Sitting Bull and Rosa Parks. Also, discover...
https://listverse.com/2024/02/25/10-tales-about-historical-figures-and-their-living-descendants/
As the years pass, history has a tendency to take on a life of its own. This leads to the formation of popular misunderstandings in the minds of the public. Many of those mistaken thoughts about ...
https://listverse.com/2024/02/19/ten-actually-false-facts-from-american-history/
The cathedrals of Europe are some of the oldest buildings still in use today. Many are well over 1,000 years old and have collected important historical items over the centuries. But over time, t...
https://listverse.com/2024/02/16/10-curious-facts-about-the-winchester-royal-bone-chests/
I’m sure you all wish you had a little spot, a room, a boat, or a basement where nobody could find you and you could outrun your problems. Perhaps you envision something that resembles a man ca...
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When we explore the pages of history, we come across famous names and well-known stories. However, many people have been overlooked due to the passage of time or prejudices. Join us as we explore...
There is plenty we know about America’s past presidents. These men all served their country for four (or more) years in the highest office in the land and made difficult decisions about all kin...
https://listverse.com/2024/01/20/10-facts-about-american-presidents-you-never-learned-in-school/