Culture & History

Princess Khutulun, a skilled warrior of Mongolia, was unbeaten in wrestling, outshining male opponents with her prowess.

Mark Twain came up with the "Gilded Age" to highlight an era where glittering wealth masked profound corruption.

Did you know that the European Union's economy makes up approximately one-sixth of the world's total economic output?

Did you know that the Empire State Building's antenna is struck by lightning about 25 times every year?

Valentine's Day was first noted as being a romantic holiday in 1382 in Geoffrey Chaucer's poem "Parliament of Fowls."

Did you know that Paris is one of the ‘Big Four fashion capitals’ of the world, alongside New York City, Milan and London.

The Progressive Generation were responsible for major technological innovations like the telephone, light bulb, and radio.

Rosa Parks' courageous protest on the bus in 1955 was not pre-planned but driven by mental exhaustion from systemic oppression.

People born in the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac are thought to be intelligent, wise, and efficient individuals.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa's largest bell weighs about as much as a female adult African elephant - around 7,900 lbs (3,600 kg)!

In 1797, John Hetherington's top hat caused chaos in London, leading to fainting women and a boy breaking his arm.

In 2023, about 15 percent of adults in the United States, or roughly 39 million people, committed to participating in Dry January.

Explore by Interest