Endangered or Forgotten Languages

Sumerian

The term endangered was once used only for animals that had gone extinct. Today, it is also used for certain languages that have either died or slowly dying. When you talk about endangered or forgotten languages, Latin maybe the first language that comes to mind. Although the Latin language may be dead … Read more

What is the History of Internet Memes?

I can has cheezburger meme

  Memes today are recognized as funny, amusing, or interesting items that are spread widely through the Internet. It has been an ever-present part of modern online life. But have you ever wondered how did it all start? Have you ever thought how they evolved? And where did the term “meme” come … Read more

The History of Medieval Torture

The History of Medieval Torture

  Torture is to deliberately inflict either physical or psychological pain on someone to get information from them or as a penalty for a crime. The process of torture is meant to get a conviction which is otherwise not easily possible. Medieval Period:  The earliest civilizations used systematic torture to have their … Read more

The Most Evil Men In History

Adolf Hitler in 1938

  The world has been a tragic place for some. Wars, genocides, famines, and riots are one thing, but people who have ripped, raped, and mercilessly killed people is another. You might have seen a number of documentaries or movies based on famous murderers of the past, but there is nothing close … Read more

Amazing Stories of People Walking Away from Accidents

Head collision involving two accidents

Accidents are known to cause thousands of deaths every year. While some escape by being lucky, others are sadly not that fortunate. There are some amazing survival stories of people who have walked away from accidents without or slightly getting hurt. It is a well-known fact that it is not the accident … Read more