Published in History of Yesterday·May 183 British Monarchs Who Were Almost AssassinatedQueen Victoria was a lucky woman — Britain has experienced plenty of monarchs throughout history. Some of them were brave individuals with noble hearts, while others spent most of their time eating and whoring. But regardless of their morals, British kings and queens have always been targeted for one reason or another. …History5 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 125 Weirdest Deaths in HistoryNo one could have predicted these deaths — Death is an unavoidable part of the human condition. Regardless of where you live or how wealthy you are, your life will eventually come to an end. Most of us pray for a clean and painless death in our elderly years. …History6 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 54 Queens Who Committed Horrific Acts of EvilThese bloodthirsty queens were ruthless — Throughout our past, men have held positions of power much more than women. But female rulers are more common than you might think, and there have been plenty of queens who went down in history for the wrong reasons. …History5 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 265 Monarchs Who Suffered Horrible DeathsBeing a monarch won’t save you from a gruesome death — Monarchs have always enjoyed prosperous lifestyles. While others struggled to survive, they benefited from wealth, security, and power, and this trend has been consistent throughout history. But being a monarch doesn’t make you immune to hardship. …History6 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 173 Roman Emperors Who Loved Sex and ViolenceIf you think our leaders are bad, wait until you read about these maniacs — Modern politicians receive a lot of criticism from the public. But despite how lackluster our own leaders can be, there are many historical figures who were much worse. Back in the days of ancient Rome, there were plenty of evil emperors who abused their power. …History4 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 135 Monarchs Who Loved Pleasure and LuxuryThese guys enjoyed themselves a bit too much — Pleasure and luxury are hard to resist, especially if you’re rich and powerful. Throughout our history, certain monarchs have taken advantage of their privileged positions and enjoyed a life of excessive grandeur. Rather than living an honorable lifestyle, the following monarchs prioritized gluttony, greed, entertainment, and desire. …History6 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 83 Evil Monarchs Who Were Mad and DangerousInsanity and power are a frightening combination — The history of monarchy remains a subject of fascination. Throughout the centuries, the world has experienced a variety of monarchs, ranging from noble visionaries to bloodthirsty tyrants. There have also been several monarchs who struggled with bouts of madness during their reigns. …History4 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 33 British Monarchs Who Ate Too Much FoodThis is what happens when royalty meets gluttony — Britain has experienced many kings and queens throughout its history. Some of them were honorable, while others were selfish individuals who only cared about themselves. All of them enjoyed a privileged lifestyle, and for some British monarchs, food was an irresistible temptation. …History4 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Mar 283 English Monarchs Who Were Remarkably EvilEngland’s first queen was a maniac — The history of England is wrought with bloodshed. It’s a cycle of horrific conflicts and political struggles involving kings, queens, politicians, revolutionaries, and religious leaders. Though some English monarchs have gone down in history for the right reasons, others were remarkably evil. …History4 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Mar 175 Life Lessons I Stole From Greek PhilosophyValuable wisdom from our ancient past. — Most people can’t be bothered with Greek philosophy. Why read a long-winded philosophical text when you could read a juicy mystery-thriller instead? Well, the truth is that Greek philosophy is more valuable than you might think. …Philosophy4 min read
