Possibly one of our favourite letter exchanges ever, and at London’s Freemasons’ Hall back in 2016 Matt Berry and Peter Capaldi joined us to give an incredible, hilarious reading. In 1675, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire instructed his army to attack a fortress belonging to the Zaporozhian Cossacks. They were quickly and heavily defeated. […]
Phrenology images from Vaught’s Practical Character Reader (1902). Public Domain Review Jacqui Turner, University of Reading and David Stack, University of Reading Leisure activities flourished in 19th-century Britain, as legislation was passed limiting the length of the working day and working week, giving people more free time. If you’re struggling to know how to spend […]
If you grew up in the United States, you probably learned the United States Customary System (USCS) for weights and measures. USCS terms like inches, feet, pounds, and miles are derived from the British Imperial System, steeped in a long history of application and use. Any introduction to the metric system may have muddied the […]
How well can you understand different accents in English? Try to guess where these 11 really difficult accents come from. Can you understand what they’re saying? Let us know in the comments!
Some incredible structures like the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, and Stonehenge have fascinated us and become a part of our shared heritage. They also serve as popular selfie spots. However, these famous landmarks were built at different speeds. Some took many decades to complete, others […]
Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal of Pee Wee Herman, passed away on Sunday night at the age of 70 after a brave six-year battle with cancer. Before his passing, he penned a heartfelt farewell message, revealing his illness and sincerely apologizing to his loyal fans. The statement was made public after his death. […]
Meet Attila the Hun: The Original Bad Boy of the Middle Ages! He may have had a killer reputation, but there’s more to this wild ruler than meets the eye. From royal steppe beginnings to epic battles with Rome, Attila and his brother Bleda were the ultimate warrior duo. Learn more about this infamous historical […]
A very interesting look at why men get so few matches on dating apps such as Tinder or Bumble with a focus on the data behind this phenomenon. In 2023, dating apps don’t seem to be a very effective solution if you want to meet someone, especially if you are a guy.
In the cultures of the Indian subcontinent, it can be confusing to distinguish between demons, spirits, and deities. Unlike in the Western hemisphere, where there is a clear separation between “good” and “evil,” things are more complicated there. An example of this complexity is a creature called Nishi, which is active at night. While Nishi […]
Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of American memories. [Source: Weird History Food]