Fascinating Facts About Every Single Country on Earth
Beef up your knowledge with these fascinating and interesting facts about every single country on Earth.
Europe’s Great Cities, Then and Now
The Greatest Underwater Treasures Ever Found
These 30 Countries No Longer Exist
Our global map is constantly changing. These are the countries that have literally fallen off the map and no longer exist.
Your Favorite American Cities, Then and Now
See how much these popular American cities have changed in the past 100 years.
Did You Know the Louvre Is Filled With Stolen Artwork?
Learn the history of the Louvre and the stolen artwork that shaped what it is today.
What You’ll Never See on the White House Tour
Let us take you on a tour of the White House's inner workings that reveal its many secrets.
13 Most Epic Mob Moments in Las Vegas History
These real-life mafia tales expose fascinating facts about how the mob built Las Vegas and what legacy it leaves behind on today’s Strip.
How Countries Got Their Names
The Oldest Buildings in 50 U.S. Cities
Extraordinary Medieval Cities Around the World
These Mysterious Museum Artifacts Have Fascinating Histories
Scientists and historians can't solve the mysteries surrounding these intriguing objects.
Iconic Tourist Attractions That No Longer Exist
Fun Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa You Probably Didn’t Know
The Leaning Tower of Pisa won’t be falling anytime soon.
Fascinating History of 15 Prohibition-Era Cities
Salesforce Tower Climber Joins Ranks of Tallest Building Free Solo Climbs in Urban Daredevil History
The Salesforce Tower free solo climb wasn't the first time an urban daredevil free climbed a tall building in a death-defying stunt.
20 Tallest Buddha Statues in the World
These gigantic Buddha statues rise hundreds of feet to the sky and are a sight to behold.
Amazing and Rare Antique Maps of the World
These rare antique maps of the world will give you an ancient tour that shows just how far we've come.
The World’s Oldest Restaurants Have Stories to Tell
No, New Zealand’s Haka Dance Is Not Just a War Dance
One of New Zealand’s most emblematic Maori traditions, the Haka dance is used in everything from war to weddings.
The World’s Oldest Trees Are Astonishing
The oldest tree in the world is over 5000 years old.
These Maps of Ancient Greece Show the Power of this Once Dominant Region
Ancient Greece continues to fascinate us. These maps prove why.
Real-Life Places in Greece Where Greek Myths Took Place
Find the Hydra, Mount Olympus and other Greek myths on this Greece map.
30 Famous Signs That Have Quite a History
The origin story of some of the world’s most beloved signs is fascinating.
Every U.S. State Has a Castle — and These Are the Best
Americans didn’t want kings, but they did want their castles.
This Virtual Tour of Mexico’s Tulum Ruins Shows How the Maya Lived
You can see Tulum’s magnificent ruins, even if you can’t book a flight to Mexico right now.
Step Back in Time When Visiting These Ancient Pyramids
Take a step back in time and get to know some of the most famous ancient pyramids around the world, listed from “newest” to oldest. How many have you heard of?
Who Knew? 35 Incredible Facts About Ancient Egypt
We rounded up the most bizarre and interesting facts about Ancient Egypt that will answer all the questions you ever had about this civilization.
25 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About the Wild West
The Wild West was unlike any other time in American history.