We know, we know - history can seem like a dud. Learning about people who aren't even on this Earth anymore - their birth, ...

I love history, and I'm always reading new journal articles, and old books, and discovering new obsessions that I NEED to share with people. I've really been enjoying writing this series where I bring ...

10.Famously, in 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the city of Pompeii in volcanic ash. What you might not know, though, is that the ash preserved a lot of everyday items. Below is a loaf of ...

Some people collect stamps. Others prefer art. And since you've clicked on this link, we're guessing you enjoy gathering interesting facts. A connoisseur of curiosity, a hoarder of trivia and perhaps ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Did you know that chocolate can actually protect your teeth against tooth decay? And that, 95% of us report washing our hands after using a public toilet….but a study of 8,000 people in big US cities ...