Lists

10 Hilarious Times Darwin Was Having Just the Worst Day

Charles Darwin had a lot of bad days. Some of his finest moments of whining…

The 20 Best Historical Romance Novels

These 20 best historical romance novels are considered some of the finest, featuring a variety…

50 Quotes About Books and Reading That Will Inspire You to Open a Book

These quotes about books and reading from authors, philosophers, and many others are some of…

10 Real Sword Types From European History

Discover the 10 most popular sword types known in European history. Find out their notable…

The 20 Best Gifts for History Buffs

Here’s our pick for the 20 best gifts for history buffs (or for yourself!), check…

The 20 Best Books about Abraham Lincoln

It’s not easy to narrow down the list of 16,000 books about Lincoln to just…

10 Delightful Old-Timey Ways to End Your Letter (or Email)

Modern-day signoffs for letters and emails can be bland at best. So whether you're writing…

16 Old Verbal Exclamations to Spice Up Your Speech

Bored of saying “Oh my God?” Here are some old-time historical exclamations, or “minced oaths,”…

How to Pronounce All Those Philosopher Names

From the dawn of time, great thinkers have pondered the nature of reality, knowledge, and…

The 20 Best Books about Tudor History

Learn more about the stories and interesting moments that shaped the Tudor dynasty, that began…