The Mysterious Laughing Plague: When Laughter Turned Deadly
Imagine laughing so hard you physically couldn’t stop. Now, imagine that uncontrollable laughter spreading throughout an entire village. This wasn’t a scene from a movie, but a very real event that took place in 1962 in a small East African village called Tanganyika, now known as Tanzania. The Laughing Plague, as it came to be […]
H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer and His Infamous ‘Murder Castle’
In 1893, while millions of people were visiting the Chicago World’s Fair, a man named H.H. Holmes was making a darker kind of history. Known as America’s first serial killer, Holmes hid his deadly secrets behind a charming smile and the appearance of a successful businessman. He built a terrifying “Murder Castle” in Chicago, a […]
5 Surprising Historical Facts That Will Change How You See the Past
History is full of surprises, especially when it comes to how events and inventions overlap. From dinosaurs to cookies, these five mind-blowing facts will completely change your perception of time and how historical moments connect in ways you might never have expected. Watch the Full Video! These facts challenge how we view time and history, […]
The First Television Is Older Than the First Chocolate Chip Cookie
It’s hard to imagine a world without either of these two iconic creations—television and the chocolate chip cookie. Yet, despite their association with modern life, the television was invented before the chocolate chip cookie ever existed! While we often think of them as symbols of 20th-century culture, the timeline of their origins might surprise you. […]
George Washington Passed Away Without Knowing Dinosaurs Existed
It’s astonishing to think about, but George Washington, the first president of the United States, lived his entire life without ever knowing that dinosaurs once roamed the Earth. Washington, a towering figure in American history, passed away on December 14, 1799, completely unaware of the existence of these magnificent creatures that ruled our planet millions […]
Woolly Mammoths Were Still Alive When the Egyptian Pyramids Were Built
It’s mind-boggling to think about, but at the same time that the great pyramids of Egypt were being carefully constructed, small groups of woolly mammoths were still roaming parts of the Earth. These iconic prehistoric giants, which we often associate with the Ice Age, actually survived long after the ice receded. While the ancient Egyptians […]
France Stopped Using the Guillotine Just Four Months Before Star Wars Premiered
It’s hard to imagine two more contrasting events: the final use of the guillotine in France, a symbol of centuries-old justice, and the release of Star Wars, a movie that revolutionized pop culture. Yet, these two historical moments occurred just four months apart! This fascinating fact not only highlights how fast society can change, but […]
How T-Rex Lived Closer to Humans Than Stegosaurus
When we think about dinosaurs, it’s easy to imagine them all roaming the Earth together in one prehistoric, ancient era. But here’s a fact that will completely change how you view the age of dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus rex lived closer in time to humans than it did to Stegosaurus. That’s right. Despite their starring roles in […]
The Origins of Trick-or-Treating: From Souling to Modern Halloween
Have you ever wondered about the history of trick-or-treating and where this tradition began? The practice of dressing up in costumes and going door to door for treats is a much more recent development, but its roots stretch back to the Middle Ages and a tradition known as souling. Souling: A Medieval Tradition During the […]
How Halloween Was Celebrated in the Middle Ages: A Blend of Ancient and Christian Traditions
Did you know that Halloween underwent significant changes during the Middle Ages? This period saw the fusion of Christian beliefs with the long-held traditions of the Celts, forever transforming the way Halloween was celebrated. As Christianity spread across Europe, two important holidays were introduced that became key to shaping Halloween as we know it today. […]