Ok, we’re one day away from New Year’s Eve. As that night passes into the next morning, 2016 will have arrived. So, it’s fitting that we take a look at the year we’re leaving behind, because it sure did have more than enough major events to leave a mark on our memory, for good or […]
Culture
5 World Defining Historical Battles
We take certain things in history for granted: Western civilization’s ancient Greek origins, Rome’s stunning domination of the world for hundreds of years or the democracies which have sprung up all over the world etc. But the things that seem natural now in retrospect (ancient Greek city-states’ progressive concepts, Rome’s pragmatism and efficiency which also translated […]
5 Dark Gods Ruling Over Death Or Hell
When you gotta go, you gotta go. And I’m not referring to the toilet, but to somewhere that (we hope) exists after death. As this is sort of an important thing to consider as mortal beings, guess what? Our polytheistic ancestors gave a lot of thought to that as well, graciously allowing me to put […]
10 People Wrongfully Deemed Crazy
The United States are notorious for committing innocent people into insane asylums. How would you react if you’d wake up in a straitjacket, in a room with soft walls? We’ve compiled a list of 10 people wrongfully deemed crazy that will give you goosebumps. They were committed before they could even speak up and prove their […]
10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Romania
This Eastern European country’s beauty is often overlooked or understated. Here we have 10 interesting things you didn’t know about Romania that will change your perspective and might make you want to book a trip to Bucharest for your next city break. 10. The self driving car Romanian have a knack for technology, so it […]