Separating Legend from Reality: The Real Truth Behind the Vikings
When we think of Vikings, huge, blond barbarians who destroyed everything that got in their path come to mind. But in reality, Vikings weren’t brutal killers—they were civilized, complex people.Vikings have been misunderstood for...
The Most Expensive Mistakes in History
We all mess up from time to time—after all, it’s simply part of being human. Most of the time, we can pick up afterwards, dust ourselves off, and carry on, without too much worry...
After Almost a Century, Researchers Finally Solve the Mystery of a Missing WWII Submarine
The U.S. had lost 52 submarines to the deep blue sea during World War II, leaving many spectators wondering what had happened to them. But one researcher decided to act.Tim Taylor and his team...
Voglio Bene Puts an Alternative Touch on Old Art
Voglio Bene is an "artistic decoration brand" created by French street artist and photographer Benedicte Piccolillo. While the brand covers Piccolillo's multiple artistic efforts, it is best known for her alternative interventions on old...
The Swinging Sixties in Pics: The Most Memorable Photos From America’s Most Iconic Era
The Swinging Sixties were one of the most memorable and legendary decades in history. With a total revolution of love and peace sweeping through the American people, it also saw a complete cultural change,...
This Instagram Page Illustrates Interesting Facts
Did you know that a teaspoon of honey is the life work of 12 bees or that humans put a man on the moon before they put wheels on luggage? If you are interested...
Cartoonist Imagines Historical Figures as Squirrels
Frank Page is an illustrator, graphic designer and cartoonist based in Central New York who creates a hilarious comic of a squirrel named Bob. How did he come up with the idea for his...
This Fashion Historian Makes Victorian Dresses From Scratch
Bernadette
Banner has a very unique professional title: she describes herself as a
"dress detective". Her job is pretty incredible – she recreates historical
clothing from antique patterns.
Bernadettes always had two great passions: history and fashion...
Artist Combines Famous Artworks With Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, will go down in history as one of the most iconic universes to ever grace theaters.
From 2008's Iron Man, which helped kick off the entire thing, to...
This Cartoon Museum Displays Original British Art From Past To Present
The Cartoon Museum is a museum for British cartoons, caricatures, comic strips, and animation. Located in London, UK, it has a library of over 5,000 books and 4,000 comics.
"It is dedicated to preserving...