Napoleon Bonaparte's conquests are often cited as an example of the importance of having a unified Europe. Why did it take another World War for Europe to unify? anon • 2025-09-17 14:00 UTC
Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison had one thing in common: They were both worked for George Westinghouse. anon • 2025-09-15 09:26 UTC
Aristotle was the first to describe the five senses. There is a sixth sense too, he believed. anon • 2025-09-15 16:38 UTC
Napoleon Bonaparte was the greatest leader of his time. Why is he reviled so much? anon • 2025-09-17 23:22 UTC
Napoleon Bonaparte, once the most powerful man in the world, died five days after his arrest and exile to Saint Helena. Exactly one month later, the Bourbon monarchy was restored in France. anon • 2025-09-17 14:43 UTC
The first successful human heart transplant was performed on January 28, 1968. After being approached by a young woman who wanted to donate the heart of her deceased fiancé, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the surgery. The recipient of the donated heart, Louis Washkansky, lived for 21 days follo… anon • 2025-09-14 13:17 UTC
What is the least known fact in history that you think more people should know? anon • 2025-09-18 02:14 UTC
Hitler was not the supreme leader of Nazi Germany. He was never in a position to make his own decisions. anon • 2025-09-16 06:19 UTC
The first soldier to be executed for desertion in the US Civil War was a Confederate. anon • 2025-09-18 23:07 UTC
The United States was never declared a Christian nation by the Founding Fathers anon • 2025-09-18 07:17 UTC
The first "War on Drugs" was during Prohibition. It was a failure. But it's getting a second chance. anon • 2025-09-18 05:07 UTC
I’ve always thought of the ancient Greeks as cowards. They were afraid of dying but would write beautiful odes to honor bravery and courage. anon • 2025-09-15 08:00 UTC
Who are some historical figures that left us with a lot of unanswered questions about themselves? anon • 2025-10-12 08:40 UTC
I’m surprised how many modern people don’t know that the “World War One Poets” were part of a propaganda effort to create sympathy for the losses in the front lines anon • 2025-09-16 14:58 UTC