The World’s Most Mysterious Disappearances
There’s nothing quite as thrilling as a good mystery, and we don’t always need to turn to the world of fiction to find one. History is packed to the brim with unresolved mysteries, many...
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5 Lesser-known Monsters from Mythology That You Should Know About
Monsters have fascinated and frightened cultures around the world since the dawn of time. Many of them hold a fascinating insight into what is most frightening to humankind, as well as profound cautionary tales....
Foul Historical Facts
There are some truly awful facts in history, and we’ve taken up the task of bringing you the best ones.
Intriguing Facts About The Theatre
The theatre is a strange and magical place, and it has been for several centuries. We’ve rounded up fun facts about the stage and the audience that will give you the edge at your...
Weird But True History Facts
History is a vast subject, and many aspects of it get pushed aside in favour of huge stories like the Henry VIII and his doomed wives, the horror of the French Revolution, and the...
The Unusual Hobbies of Famous Authors
Writing is a creative hobby for many of us, but what do those who make a living from the pen do to unwind?
Let’s Check out the Facts About TV
A Russian scientist named Constantin Perskyi in 1900 coined the word ‘television’. The first static black ad white TV transmission occurred in 1884 and was conducted by Paul Nipkow in Germany, using what he...
Out-of-the-Ordinary Historical Facts
When you take a step outside our familiar historical narratives, the ones passed down to us by our school textbooks, you’ll find that there are a few interesting anecdotes that simply slipped through the...
Top Miracles That Science Cannot Explain
The more we learn about life and the universe, the more it seems there is for us still to learn. Among the things that we still cannot explain, despite the best efforts of empirical...
10 Interesting Film Star Facts
Love the movies and the celebs that star in them? If you answered yes, then these fun facts are for you!