Triboulet the Jester Slapped King Francis I and Lived to Tell the Story
Back in the old age, touching a king was punishable by death. However, one jester named Triboulet went a step further, slapping King Francis...
Archaeologists Believe They Found a Marketplace From the Viking Age in Norway
Norway’s Klosterøy island is known for being the location of Utstein Abbey, the best-preserved monastery from the medieval age in the country. But the...
Weird History: One Doctor Wanted to Bring George Washington Back From the Dead
George Washington, the first President of the United States, died on December 14, 1799, after a serious throat infection. But did you know that...
History of the Leap Year: Why it Exists and Where it Originated
2024 is a leap year, meaning that it has 366 days compared to the common year, which has 365 days. While you probably got...
Mysterious Artifact Discovered in Spain Could Contain Clues About Origins of the Basque Language
Back in 2021, a team of archeologists discovered a mysterious, hand-shaped artifact in Spain that was estimated to be more than 2,000 years old....
Fun Facts About Vikings You Probably Didn’t Know
Thanks to their unusual history and way of life, Vikings have always been an important part of pop culture. That appears to be especially...