Miscellaneous History
There’s something undeniably fascinating about watching things blow up. The monstrosity of an explosion satisfies our fetish for watching a destructive event. We watch rigged explosions happening in films, on TV, and even in some amusement parks. But a nuclear explosion beats all of them. Here are some of the biggest natural and man-made nuclear
It won’t be wrong to say, that even till this day women are treated as second-class citizens in most parts of the world. However, the situation was much worse; women were not allowed to participate in anything, be it business, sports, entertainment, etc. Nothing has been handed over to women on a silver platter, women
The present is built on the past, and we, the people of the 21st century, owe much of our existence to the ancient civilizations that dotted the globe centuries ago. As interesting it is to document the artefacts and lifestyles of these societies, each layer spurts out interesting facts about the times the ancient people
While lesbian and gay couples have legal and social sanction in today’s emancipated societies, the situation was not the same even a century ago. Homosexuality in ancient times was largely forbidden and scorned. Several leading historians are still reluctant to acknowledge that many famous people in history were in fact homosexual. But notwithstanding the social
Archaeology, to many, may not seem to be the best of all professions in the world. But it does have its moments. Many archaeological discoveries were made accidentally and their importance was not understood at that time. These discoveries revealed new secrets and offered great insights to our past. Here are some of the greatest
Sex in ancient world had a largely oxymoronic status. While it was a taboo in many societies, sex in ancient times often bordered on the bizarre and unbelievable, where it was liberally practiced. The Greeks, Romans, Arabs and several other communities had their own traditions. Let’s take a look at some of the strange ancient
The fury of Tsunamis has been known to the world since time immemorial. The world has experienced some extremely devastating Tsunamis which led to a large number of casualties and death. Tsunamis are generated due to the seismic waves under the ocean floor, which leads to significant displacement of water, thus claiming thousands of lives.
The land of the rising sun, Japan is a beautiful country which has a rich history. The country has grown and developed over the years. However, even to this day, there is something about Japan which mystifies us. The following is a list of 15 facts about Japan, which you might not know. 1. Japanese
It’s often hard to find that special someone in life. You search for the perfect person but luck doesn’t always dawn upon you. Don’t let the frustration hit. History is there to help. Here are some dating tips from the past that will help you trigger your love life in the right direction. 1. Fans
The world has been well aware of mass delirium. Over the years, people from all over the globe have witnessed the manifestation of a particular kind which was exhibited by a large number of people. Many people like to term mass hysteria as a collective delusion which can lead to a lot of damage. Something
