Tag: History
10 Badass Women Who Went To War
When we think of war heroes, most everyone thinks of men because women were barred from combat for most of history. Only recently, nations…
10 Infamous Acts Of Treason Committed Throughout History
Ask any American who their nation’s greatest traitor throughout history was and they will blurt out, “Benedict Arnold!” Arnold fought for the colonists until he…
10 Fascinating Picks For Time’s Person Of The Year
Beginning in 1927 as an annual publication titled “Man of the Year,” Time’s choice for Person of the Year has often been contentious and, in…
10 Of The Shortest-Reigning Leaders In History
History is filled with rulers whose reigns lasted long after their welcome. However, some rulers were in charge for only brief periods of time. Here…
10 Inventions That Earned Their Creators Nothing
Whenever you create something new, patent it as soon as possible, or others might take advantage of your creation. It has happened numerous times throughout…
10 Cultural Atrocities Committed By ISIS
Whether you call them ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State, Da’ash, or just terrorists, the Islamic Group claiming to have found a new caliphate in Syria and…
10 Common Misconceptions About The US Military
With over 330 million people living in the United States, only 1.4 million people (0.4 percent of the population) serve in the US military. As…
Top 10 Prominent Prostitutes In History
There’s a reason why prostitution is called the world’s oldest profession. It has been around for thousands of years in one form or another. Whether…
10 Amazing And Successful Military Deception Operations
Deception operations have been employed in warfare throughout history, with the earliest mentions being in works like Virgil’s Aeneid describing the Trojan Horse during the…
10 Heroic Acts Of Bravery That Involved Disobeying A Direct Order
In the military, personnel are taught to always obey the lawful orders of those placed in positions of command over them. In turn, military commanders…
