The Quirky Fashion of the Royal Court of Versailles
Courtiers at Versailles had to follow strict fashion rules as a means to enforce hierarchy and decorum.
Did Toxic Makeup Kill Queen Elizabeth I?
Did the Virgin Queen’s obsession with her image really cause her death?
Dreams: The Surprising Origin of 7 Creative Triumphs
Learn how dreams have provided inspiration for artists and inventors, from Paul McCartney to Stephen King.
9 Famous Artists Who Didn’t Craft Their Own Work
Discover the truth behind famous artists who didn't actually create their own masterpieces.
9 Unusual Practices of the British Monarchy
Vicious board games, planning for death, and ritually capturing swans: the strange habits of the royal family.
9 of the World’s Most Unusual Funeral Customs
From self-mummification to corpse consumption, explore the unique death rituals from around the world.
7 Unbelievable Coincidences from the Past
Prophetic novellas, separated twins, and family curses. Here are 7 real coincidences stranger than fiction.
Crow Symbolism and Meaning: Mythology to Pop Culture
Crows evoke fear, hope, and amazement. Explore the robust significance of this shiny black bird.
Rococo Architecture — The Ornate and the Extravagant
Rococo is an 18th-century architectural style characterized by its whimsical elegance.
Hereward the Wake: The Story of a Real Life Robin Hood
Explore the little-known tale of Hereward the Wake, the unsung hero behind the Robin Hood legend.