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Electricity is something that most people in the developed world take for granted. In the summer, we run our air conditioners all day long, and in the winter, we crank up the heat. But what did people do during the winters before electricity was invented? In Scandinavian countries, Russia, and Alaska, it can be dark,

Fertility treatment in the modern age usually involves assisted fertilization or medication. However, thousands of years ago, people had to get pretty creative when it came to enhancing fertility and guaranteeing pregnancy. Here are ten ancient fertility treatments you probably wouldn’t want to use today. Related: 10 Crazy Ineffective Historical Treatments For STDs 10 A

Dogs have been man’s best friend for thousands of years. It is easy to see why. They are smart, loyal, funny, and friendly. They also make great companions, protectors, hunters, and… archaeologists? Apparently, some dogs are born with a hidden desire to explore the past. This has led to some incredible archeological finds by dogs.

Unless you were wealthy, living through the Victorian era was likely to be a bleak and miserable time. But, there was one word in particular that would strike fear into the hearts of the poor and unemployed: workhouse. Workhouses were institutions that provided accommodation and work for poor, old, or unemployed people, but many considered

The art of defense in war is epitomized by the fort, whether simple wooden stockades or elaborately engineered complexes of walls, ditches, and towers. Throughout history, the defender has struggled to be one step ahead of the attacker’s tactics and weaponry. The results can be seen in many ingeniously designed fortresses that made invaders pay

You don’t need to be a good person to make good art. Those two things have no connection, of course. Plenty of good people can’t make worthwhile art at all! And plenty more artists aren’t great people when it comes to interacting with friends, family members, and strangers. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise.

Mental health isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a very real part of our overall health. And if you’re struggling in this department, you’re not alone. But several coping mechanisms exist to help you manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Just remember that while coping skills can be a great supplement to therapy or

Most of us know about golden boy Zeus, the king of the gods who was known for his strength, or about Athena, who was said to be the goddess of wisdom. However, some ancient gods seemed to be focused more on the dark side than on helping humanity. Here are ten ancient gods and goddesses

The ancient world was home to many incredible structures and buildings that have stood the test of time. From towering pyramids to massive temples, these ancient buildings are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the people who built them. Many people travel to visit the monuments and structures of the world, such as

Although airline travel is among the safest modes of transportation, accidents do occur. When they happen—or even if one only threatens to occur—most passengers are likely to be terrified. After all, they are thousands of feet above the terrain or the ocean, trapped inside a vehicle from which escape is impossible, their fate resting completely

Human history has produced several cults. While cults are not inherently bad, the devotion of the followers’ lives—and sometimes the “after-life”—to the leaders of cults has had devastating consequences on cult members and society at large. People have lost their free will, happiness, freedom of movement, and sometimes lives to dubious and manipulative cult leaders

Making time travel a reality continues to evade scientists, but the concept still thrives in movies. Some time travel films have characters willingly traverse the ages through the use of a souped-up DeLorean or a futuristic phone booth. Others force their characters to stumble unwittingly into the past via hot tubs or time loops. Although,

Prince Harry has become a bit of a disgrace after his recent controversial book. But disgraced royals are nothing new—royal families have been dealing with dissenters for hundreds of years. Here are ten royals throughout history who were royally disgraced. Related: 10 Of History’s Most Scandalous Women 10 Blanche of Burgundy Blanche of Burgundy lived

The 1980s were a time of lost innocence in America. Things had been trending that way for a while, of course. The tumultuous social upheavals of the 1960s and the difficult economic climate throughout the 1970s both pointed the United States toward adversities. But in the 1980s, the focus turned to children. Ronald Reagan became

Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park features the longest known cave system, which stretches for 400 discovered miles (644 km) and another 600 miles (966 km) unexplored. In 1839, Dr. Croghan of Louisville, Kentucky, acquired Mammoth Cave for $10,000. With minimal treatment methods existing for tuberculosis in the 19th century, Croghan purchased Mammoth Cave as a

Two of the same exact objects. There is only one difference. One you can buy at Walmart for $2.97. The other sells for $632,369 at a 2018 auction. What is this object, you ask? A baseball. The only difference? A signature. Well, 11 signatures, to be exact, but we’ll get into that in a bit.

Australia is often considered to be one of the scariest places to live when it comes to wildlife, somehow frequently overshadowing everything from the savannahs of Africa to South America’s jungles. This reputation, like every one of the animals on this list, is quite misplaced, based far more on fiction than fact. Many of Australia’s

The feeling of singing along without really listening to the lyrics is something we can all relate to. We all want our favorite songs to get us on our feet and ready to party, but sometimes the lyrics don’t quite match the upbeat vibe. This list will give you the top 10 party anthems with

Space is a messy place, full of large rocks (and possibly other things) that, at any moment, could come hurtling toward us at high speed. Most of these objects are small enough that they become bright streaks of light in the night sky as they burn and break apart. Sometimes, these objects will violently explode

In the early 19th century, a series of original murals were found in the former home of famed Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. The artworks, dubbed his Dark (or Black) Paintings, were painted almost entirely with dark and black pigments and portrayed bizarre and frightening themes to match. Each one strayed far beyond his typical