World History

What do paraffin wax, lobotomy, and mummy powder all have in common? They are part of an era when medicine was more of an art than a science (for better or for worse). The history of medicine is filled with

Did you know that animals played an important role in a lot of wars, especially in WWII? It should come as no surprise that animals were active during any type of war, and armies have used them as part of

Did you know these facts about Egyptian hygiene in ancient times? All research made by archeologists, historians, and anthropologists has proven over the years just how advanced the Ancient Egyptians were. And this also included their approach to personal hygiene!

Do you remember all these World War II facts from history lessons? While World War II has been one of the most covered and spoken about world events, there are a lot of facts that people either forget or are

How many things do you know about the ancient world? Despite the fact that technology wasn’t a thing back in the day, the ancient world had a lot to offer. Sure, the population had a lot of weird traditions and

…What’s your favorite invention? Believe it or not, many of the tools we use to treat illness, prepare food, and bring joy into our lives were created by accident. They were more of a fortunate coincidence and we are beyond

Did you think that only the modern age has weird beauty trends? Every historical era had its own beauty standards and trends that people followed. When we look at the ones we see nowadays, it is easy to dismiss them

Nuclear disasters are the worsts things that can happen to humankind! As bad as it is to say it out loud, we have to keep things real and admit that we live in a world where we can never be

Ancient Egyptians are known to be extremely inventive and bright people. They invented astronomy, mathematics, built the pyramids (without slaves), created the first calendar, and even introduced makeup. Archeologists have long been so intrigued by the history of ancient Egypt

8 Crucial Things That Marked the 1970s At the end of the 1960s, the world was facing one of the biggest “steps” in humanity: the first man that ever placed a foot on the moon, while a brand new era