Historical

The Sex Life of Mata Hari
She Came, She Danced, She Mesmerized At the turn of the century a young, exotic striptease dancer was mesmerizing Europe with her titillating eastern-inspired dances. She called herself Mata Hari (“eye of the dawn” in the Malay language).
By Peeping_Soul3 years ago in FYI
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs
The Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were rulers of the ancient Kingdom of Egypt, which existed from about 3150 BC (the beginning of the Middle Kingdom) until about 1085 BC (the fall of the First Intermediate Period), shortly thereafter emerging as one of the most powerful empires in history. The Period is divided into Dynasties by historians and archaeologists, some saying they will last around 100 years while others say they lasted 200 years.
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Iron Lungs and Polio: Two People Remain in the U.S. That Rely on Iron Lungs to Breathe
Twelve thousand people in the U.S. with paralytic polio used iron lungs to help them breathe in 1959. By 2004 it was 39. Today just two people in the U.S. remain reliant on the large breathing machines.
By Test3 years ago in FYI
Important battles for American Revolution
The American Revolution was a war fought between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies over the right to self-government in the British North American colonies. This war was a defining moment in the history of America, and had lasting impacts on the development of its political institutions, legal systems, and policies.
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Kings of Ancient Greek
In the ancient Greek history, the kings oversee the administration of their subjects by leading them toward achieving goals for the regime. The traditional kingship system was used in pre-classical Greece (The Dark Ages). Whenever there were no kings existing or they died, someone else would be chosen as king. This might be caused by any number of reasons: elections, council meetings and most importantly through force of arms. In this case, men chosen to be ruled over others had to prove themselves worthy of their new role. After that they would undergo initiation rites until they became "worthy".
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Dangerous Rulers
When you think of rulers, which rulers spring to mind? A strong leader, humble in his greatness, ruling with an iron fist and micromanaging the entire planet. There's no wonder that we tend to see the rulers of yesteryear as the epitome of power and control, because those were the days when those leaders ruled the world!
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Famous Queens
Some of the most influential queens throughout history have had surprisingly good taste in dresses. From Catherine de Medici, on down to Mary I, many of these women were able to adapt and flourish despite their miserable lives. This article will discuss some of the most powerful queens in history and why they were able to make it through so many hardships.
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Great warriors of ancient China
Great warriors of ancient China Chinese civilization is second to none. It has almost 3000 years of history and it's full of great creations. Being the oldest, China has a long list of great warriors and heroes who had their own greatness in war.
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Mathematicians and their Discoveries
Mathematicians have discovered many things that were unknown before them. They made discoveries that lead to better ways of doing things, better technology and even help our lives in ways we are unaware of. The mathematicians who are still living now are the ones who found these great discoveries and helped us a lot. These mathematicians each had something different with them which made them stand apart from others.
By Zayn 3 years ago in FYI
Queen Mother or Queen Dowager: What’s the difference?
Throughout history, there have been a number of notable individuals who have held the titles Queen Mother or Queen Dowager. Such titles are typically held by Queens who have been widowed and continue to live throughout the reign of their children (and even sometimes beyond that).
By Isa Nan3 years ago in FYI
The Most Successful Pirate Known Was Actually a Woman
Ching Shih (or Zheng Shi) was a Chinese prostitute who became a powerful female pirate, controlling the infamous Red Flag Fleet.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in FYI
The Courageous Jewish Man Who Escaped Auschwitz to save Thousands
Walter Rosenberg, who later became known as Rudolf Vrba, was a teenager who survived Auschwitz. The young man not only survived but was also instrumental in saving the lives of thousands of other Jewish people.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in FYI