History’s Most Important ‘Firsts’ Photos (50 pics)
These incredible vintage photos offer us a window onto important events in human history.
Shilpa Jain
15 Only Surviving Photos Of Veterans of the Napoleonic Wars
In 1815, Napoléon Bonaparte and his Grande Armée were finally defeated during the Battle of Waterloo. Even after Napoléon’s death in 1821, the warriors who fought with him continued to revere him and pay their respects every 5th of May — the anniversary of his death. Wearing the uniforms they fought in, complete with epaulettes, … Read more
When Asked About ‘Hell’ in an Exam, Student Gave the Best Answer in History
Is Hell Exothermic (gives off heat) or Endothermic (absorbs heat)?
Can You Pass A Lie Detector Test?
The first ever lie detector test was invented in 1902 by James McKenzie. But it was not very accurate. In 1921, John Larson, a medical student from the University of California, invented the more accurate and reliable modern polygraph instrument. Now take this challenge and get into someone else’s shoes, and see if you have … Read more
16 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome
Rome, a civilization that began as early as the 8th century BC, was one of ancient world’s largest empires with an estimated 90 million inhabitants. While we know that this ancient empire left us an incomparable legacy stretching from political to religion, from literature to architecture, there are startling customs that you probably had no … Read more