Most students have read The Diary of Anne Frank; it’s a bestseller and important part of history. Whether it’s viewed as a reminder of the Holocaust or as the remarkable writings of a budding literary talent, the story behind Anne Frank’s diary is full of controversy, some of which is […]
The Beatles made history, but they didn’t sing about it much. Even when they did, usually it was an oblique reference to a current event – something that for them was contemporary, but which has since gone into the history books. In this way, larger historical currents did make their […]
Numerous battles that took place during the Middle Ages are well known. The Battle of Hastings in 1066, for example, has been studied from nearly every angle. In addition to looking at the details of the conflict itself, historians and the general public continue to assess its influence on culture […]
Ironic deaths are the stuff of legend when it comes to the craziest deaths imaginable. For starters, the owner of the Segway died in a Segway accident and a Green Party candidate was killed by an SUV. Some of the most ironic deaths of recent memory have been gathered here […]
Throughout history, quite a few bandits have tiptoed past guards, scaled high walls, and made their way into seemingly inaccessible places. These famous break-ins in heavily fortified locales lead to an important question: Are these venues as safe and secure as they claim? To read about more famous break Ins […]
Let’s face it – sometimes history can get in the way of a good movie. And while we don’t fault these films for playing it loose with the facts, sometimes those overlooked details have major historical implications. To read more about films with major historical plot hols, go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-plot-holes-in-movies/gordon-cameron […]
The threat of quicksand, of slowly sinking into a gritty sludge as it fills your lungs, is inextricably linked with our DNA. Or at least it feels that way. Quicksand has been around since at least the 1950s, when adventure stories took place in mysterious jungles and deserts. As those […]
Thanks to heavy metal bands and Marvel movies featuring The Mighty Thor, most people have some basic knowledge of Norse mythology. But if you take the time to dive into it, Norse mythology is stranger and way more brutal than any metal album… or any Disney movie, for that matter. […]
Do you remember a fantasy film from the 1990s in which Sinbad played a genie? Well, it never existed. The Shazaam conspiracy is an internet phenomenon that all started with an innocent Yahoo! Answers question inquiring if anyone else “remembered” the movie. A film named Kazaam starring Shaquille O’Neal as […]
The music world is full of (in)famous unions, and one of the most prominent is arguably Marshall Mathers and Kimberly Anne Scott’s relationship. Eminem’s relationship with fans is great, but he’s been open about his messy, complex feelings for the woman he married twice. The Eminem vs. Kim feud is […]
