For hundreds of years, magicians have been wowing audiences across the globe and making them believe in the impossible. From street corners to massive arenas, magic can be an intimate, close-up trick which impresses a small crowd or an audacious, death-defying spectacle that leaves thousands of people shaking their heads in disbelief. Although stage magicians…
10 Female Adventurers That You Should Know
When most people think of famous Adventurers and Explorers they think of Marco Polo, James Cook or maybe Columbus, all men. But definitely not every adventurer is a men, there are also many women that explored the world, even in a time when it was much harder for women to be adventurous. Take a look…
10 Of The Most Famous Real Pirates
When you think of a pirate, you probably think of Captain Jack Sparrow the star in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. In this list we don’t look at fantasy pirates, but pirates that really lived and ruled the seas. Take a look below for 10 of the most famous real pirates. 1. William Kidd…
10 Ancient And Mythical Lost Cities
The Earth is a big place. While it’s certainly true that there are few places which can truly said to be ‘undiscovered’ in this day and age, there are still countless forests, caves, deserts and islands (as well as the entirety of the ocean floor) where man has yet to tread. Many civilizations have risen…
10 Of The Most Brutal Historical Torture Methods
History has seen a terrifying selection of torture techniques being used to deliver punishment to unlucky victims. Some torture methods were never meant to be survived and they offered agonising, unbearable pain during the final hours – or final days – of their recipients. Others served up crippling but survivable disfigurements so that those who…
10 Assassinations That Changed The World
Assassinations have the power to change the world. Throughout history, world leaders, political activists and cultural icons have all been targeted by the likes of terrorist organizations, opportunist killers, lone gunmen and even government bodies. Although most assassinations are carried out in an effort to change the balance of power or to further a cause…
10 Shocking Legal Facts That You Won’t Believe Are True
Government is run by sensible people, in the main. Or so we like to think, any way. Unfortunately, sometimes issues and crimes – sometimes even serious crimes – slip through the cracks and there are a number of laws that either are not in place, or took an unconscionably long time to put into place….
10 Of The Toughest And Greatest Viking Warriors Of All Time
Vikings weren’t just a people, they were an era, one that was marked with brutality, cruelty, murders and one war after the other. What you may not know though is that Vikings were an intelligent breed of warriors, who were tough, but wanted to do the best for their kind. They might have started as…
