When millions of people in London started dumping their waste into the Thames, the river decided to fight back with a highly intolerable stink in 1858. Who would have thought that a nauseating crisis like this would bring about a sanitation revolution in London?
Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on North America. But first, an introduction.
Yes, stale office coffee and bosses who micromanage are horrible. But these stories throughout history will make you adopt a grateful attitude. At least you're able to go to work and come back whole. Prepare to have all the dirty laundry—from the older centuries to this day—aired.
Kings and queens weren't always the picture of nobility, poise, benevolence, and class. Behind palace walls, royal families schemed, betrayed, and killed. This list consists of forbidden love affairs and plenty of power-hungry relatives.
For a woman like Amelia Earhart, the sky was never the limit. Born during a time when social norms restricted women, she blazed through. Tragically, though, her story ended amidst the winds of the Pacific skies. This is her story.
Apart from building an empire, the Romans surely engineered the future. Their legacy lives on in everything, even the “concrete” beneath our feet. Here’s a look at some of their best innovations.
History isn't written in stone—it's buried beneath it. If you thought we already knew everything about ancient India, recent discoveries of 4,000-year-old royal tombs and chariots are challenging it all. Here's the tea.
According to the 2024 World Population Review, modest US towns usually report a population range of less than 20,000. But what's truly amazing is their history, culture, the ability to turn their heritage into living attractions, and more.
No, babe, owning a waterside home is not just a pipe dream. From east to west, these 41 cities prove that coastal living doesn't require a billionaire's budget—although having one would help.
As Lord Byron once said, "When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall; And when Rome falls—the World". Standing tall for over two millennia, the Colosseum remains humanity's most remarkable architectural accomplishment.
Light, music, art, dance, and even nature bring people together in these culturally beautiful festivals. After all, nothing compares to the experience of watching cities turn into living galleries of human creativity and in-grained tradition.
The vacation rental market is heating up across The United States. So, if you are looking to invest in a worthy vacation home but do not know where to start, then here are a few helpful options for you. Let the holiday marketing begin!
