February 8, 2019

What are famous pirate flags?

Blackbeard: The notorious Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, let his reputation speak for itself when he ran up his Jolly Roger: “Resist and you will bleed.” Bartholomew […]
February 8, 2019

Why were ninja warriors so sneaky?

These black-clad warriors emerged from the shadows in the 16th century, when hundreds of power-hungry warlords squabbled over control of Japan. During this violent “feudal” era, […]
February 8, 2019

Why do countries hire spies?

Governments employ spies – also known as spooks, secret agents, case officers, operatives, and intelligence assets – to gather information on foreign governments on their own […]
February 8, 2019

Why did gladiators fight to the death?

As many as 50,000 spectators gathered in Rome’s Coliseum in the second century A.D. to witness gory spectacles: reenactments of famous battles, live hunts for exotic […]