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The Story of the Tower of BabelThe story of the Tower of Babel is told in the 1st book of the Bible - the Book of Genesis. It explains the origins of the different languages and people in the world....
24 Apr.
The Story of HannibalHannibal Barca is one of the greatest generals in ancient times. He was born in 247 BC. He was a Carthaginian military leader and statesman known for his fight against the rise of Rome in the Second Punic War (218-201...
05 Dec.
The Story of Suleiman the MagnificentSuleiman the Magnificent was one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, the lands of the Turks sprawled from the walls of Vienna in the north to the capital of Yemen in the south and from Baghdad...
29 Jan.
The Story of Attila the HunAttila is the name of the legendary commander of the Huns. In 374, the Huns chose Balamir as their leader. He was able to defeat the Visigoths and Huns become warriors, before whom the whole world trembled.
They wore rough...
30 Apr.
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Aristotle - The Story of The Great PhilosopherAristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who is still considered one of the greatest thinkers in politics, psychology, ethics and philosophy. When Aristotle turned 17, he enrolled in Plato's Academy. In...
15 Nov.
The Touching Story of the Ugliest Woman in the WorldAbout a century ago, Mary Ann Bevan was proclaimed to be the ugliest woman in the world, after winning a contest designed for the sole purpose of mercilessly making fun of people with physical disabilities.
Mary Ann was...
18 Nov.
The Incredible Story of Mata HariHer father was the owner of a hat store but Mata Hari claimed he was a Japanese prince.
Mata Hari's real name was Margaretha Geertruida Zelle. She was born August 7, 1876 in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden....
05 Feb.
Unbelievably Accurate Prediction about the Future Takes the Internet by StormIn 1995, astrophysicist Carl Sagan published his book The Demon-Haunted World where he made predictions about what Earth would be like 20 years in the future. Incredibly, what he said in the 90s has been confirmed today...
02 Feb.
The Extraordinary Story of the Dwarf Jews who Survived the HolocaustDuring the Holocaust, European Jews went through drastic changes in their lives, often leading to a fatal end. The Ovitz family however, whose members were dwarfs, managed to survive those sorrowful years.
The dwarf family...
16 June
Experts Reconstruct Face of Greek Girl from the MesolithicExperts have successfully reconstructed the face of a Greek girl living in around 7000 BC. Nicknamed "Avgi", which means "dawn" in Greek, she looks quite upset.
Upset Dawn - this is how the world has come to know the...
30 Jan.
The True Story of Halloween will Stun you!But behind it all lies quite an interesting story. Learn about the actual history of this holiday below.
Halloween owes its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain more than 2000 years ago....
31 Oct.
The Tragic Story of Pablo Neruda`s Secret DaughterChilean poet Pablo Neruda is famous primarily for his brilliant poems but his treatment of his only child was a far cry from the humanity and justice which he called for.
Neruda's only daughter - Malva Marina Reyes - died...
10 Apr.
The Blood-Chilling Story of Nazino: Russian Cannibal IslandThe small island of Nazino is located in Tomsk Oblast, Russia. It is famous worldwide but not for its beautiful vacation spots but instead for the inhuman violations that took place on its territory during the reign of...
16 Jan.
The Myth of the Punishment of TantalusAncient Greek Mythology is a rich source of phrases that today have their own meaning in modern spoken language. One of these with a specific meaning is the punishment of Tantalus. What was this punishment and what wrongs...
05 Apr.
The Legend of the Kingdom of HadesGreek mythology and ancient Greece have sparked interest for ages. This interest won't stop, since the myths and legends continue to entice young and old alike.
One of the most curious personas in Greek mythology...
01 Mar.
The Language of the AngelsThe angelic alphabet can also often be seen under the name "Enochian alphabet". It was written and popularized by John Dee and Edward Kelley at the end of the 16th century. The 2 men who were famously known as seers claimed...
30 Mar.
The Legend of the DreamcatcherA dreamcatcher or dream snare is a handmade Native American amulet, made from a willow hoop with a woven net of cords, giving the appearance of a web. A feather of a night bird is placed in the center, usually one from an...
05 Nov.
The History of the HunsThe Hun tribes are part of the history of the world and more precisely of that of Europe. They appeared on the continent in the 2nd century and in the 5th established their state, led by their great ruler Attila. Considered...
22 Nov.
The Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass IncidentFrom the USSR's secret archives, there is a well-known event which led to the mysterious deaths of 9 skiers on the night of February 2, 1959. The incident is documented as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
The horrendous event...
27 July
The Unsolved Mystery of the Shroud of TurinAfter being transferred to city of Turin in 1578, the shroud was stored in a special chest in Turin Cathedral, which was dedicated to St. John the Baptist....
29 Jan.
The Mystery of Dvaraka, the City of KrishnaIn 2001, a group of Indian scientists accidentally came upon anomalies at the bottom of the Gulf of Khambhat, approximately 7 miles from the coast. They were in the region to study the extent of pollution in the gulf but...
16 June
The Macabre Secret of the Cave of SkeletonsAn ominous cave, located not far from the mouth of the Khwae Yai River in the Thai province of Kanchanaburi, has for years on end been the subject of debate between scientists and made numerous people tremble in fear....
21 Oct.
Effects of the Different Phases of the MoonIt's a fact that there are certain things influencing human behavior and emotions that are inexplicable. Or at least not everyone understands them. The horoscope, ascendant, moon phases... these are all things comprising...
18 Dec.
The Dark Side of the Sign of TaurusAs an earth sign, the need for material security is ingrained in the character of every Taurus. But when the dark side of his nature prevails, he becomes greedy. Money, food and possessions are never enough.
He becomes...
08 June
The Dark Side of the Sign of SagittariusEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
01 Dec.