PinnedMember-onlyThe Absurd Hobbies Of History’s Most Ruthless LeadersDid you know that Joseph Stalin was obsessed with male nudes? — Even the most brutal leaders in history had such childish and bizarre hobbies. Have you ever imagined that Hitler the absolute tyrant, admired Mickey Mouse and was weirdly obsessed with Disney cartoons? He apparently claimed that they were by far the best cartoons to be made and was a huge…History5 min readHistory5 min read
PinnedMember-onlySix Unexplainable Ancient ArtifactsDiscover the six most fascinating ancient artifacts that have left scientists in awe! — Researchers and often amateur archaeologists produce amazing as well as unusual finds occasionally. Sometimes the discovery is so unexpected that they can’t describe whatever they’ve discovered, how everything happened to be, or how much it’s worth. This article presents a collection of inexplicable artifacts that several individuals assume wouldn’t have…History5 min readHistory5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyTen Historical Photographs With Riveting BackgroundsFrom before and after war photographs to photographs of the Last Samurai, deep dive into the background of some of the most historic photographs available and engulf in history! — We have all heard the saying that a picture is worth a 1,000 words right? Well, grasping onto this concept is difficult for many and they think “Hey, it’s just a picture!” However, it is much more than that, just as there are hidden meanings and stories within paintings, some…History7 min readHistory7 min read
Published in Lessons from History·PinnedMember-onlyHidden Meanings Behind Six Famous Artworks That Will Blow Your Mind!Nothing is more unvaried than paintings without hidden meanings. — People are mostly drawn to paintings for two reasons. They are aesthetically pleasing, and it is hard to turn your eye away from these paintings without fully speculating and admiring them. …History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·3 days agoMember-onlyWhy Are Experts Arguing Over the Accuracy of Reconstructed Ancient Languages?Several languages have appeared throughout history, changed over time, and vanished, leaving only their traces. — Language has always played a significant role in human history. Language has been integral to human connection, culture, and social structure from the earliest forms of communication to the sophisticated grammar and syntax utilized today. Several languages have appeared throughout history, changed over time, and vanished, leaving only their traces.History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in The Collector·3 days agoMember-onlyInsightful Facts About The U.S Marine Corps Which Will Blow Your Mind!Did you know that Taco Bell was founded by a U.S Marine? Read on for more insightful facts! — We all are familiar with the expeditionary operations that U.S. Marines conduct but let’s talk about some facts that you may have never come across regarding this branch of armed forces. These facts will be surprising for you and you will learn much more about the history of the U.S…Insights5 min readInsights5 min read
Published in The Collector·3 days agoMember-onlyWhat I Believe The Soviet Union is Doing During The Afghan InvasionWith the excuse of maintaining the 1978 Soviet-Afghan Peace Accord — the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on December 24, 1979, and all hell broke loose! — As the clock struck midnight, the Soviets organized a large military evacuation into Kabul, comprising an expected 280 aircraft carriers and three divisions totaling about 8,500 men. The Soviets captured Kabul a couple of times, sending a special attack squad on Tajberg Palace. …Believe4 min readBelieve4 min read
Published in Lessons from History·5 days agoMember-onlyWhich Long-Forgotten Experiment Inspired China’s Spy Balloons?The technology of using high-altitude balloons for scientific research and experimentation brought a major shift in 1967 — Technology and innovation are crucial components that can make or break an operation in espionage. Governments and intelligence agencies always seek innovative ways to collect information and beat their competitors. As with China’s spy balloons, inspiration for these advances occasionally can come from unexpected places. …History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Be Open·6 days agoMember-onlyThe Shocking History Behind This 16th Century Statue Of A Man Eating BabiesExplore the origin of this odd yet mysterious statue of man-eating babies. — This is a story of a strange child eating statue which is in the center of the alpine city of Bern, Switzerland. This statue features a man eating a child, and this man is ready to move on to eating more children once he’s done with this appetizer. This statue…Shocking5 min readShocking5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·6 days agoMember-onlyHow True Is the Story of The Cocaine Bear?Unraveling the gruesome details of the infamous 1985 Georgia Wildlife Tragedy. — Cocaine Bear, an infamous movie that debuted on February 24th, 2023, broke box office records by earning nearly $30 million in just five days. This so called “lighthearted film” is based on the true story of a bear who, in 1985, ate about 77 pounds of cocaine that had been…History5 min readHistory5 min read
