17 Ultimate Facts About the 1910s

Following on from a barnstorming decade of transportation and social revolution, the 1910s is a decade that, regrettably, was marred by war. In many ways, it’s hard to talk about the period between 1910-1919 without mentioning World War I, but we won’t be shying away – for the sheer fact that people who lost their …

37 Ultimate Facts About The 1920s

What do you know about the 1920s? You’re probably familiar with the nicknames ‘Roaring 20s’ and ‘Jazz Age’. The term Jazz Age was popularized by Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, who was best known for his novels portraying the flashiness and sensibility of the 1920s. But did you know that Agatha Christie’s mega-famous creation Hercule Poirot …

56 Ultimate Facts About The 1930s

The 1930s is a complex decade – marked by war and financial downturn, there were still some positives to be found! However, the decade is probably most famous for the Great Depression, which was triggered by the Wall Street crash in late 1929. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn in modern history …

36 Ultimate Facts About the 1940s

The 1940s were mostly marked with war and suffering but luckily there was light at the end of the tunnel in the form of heroism and endurance. Even though these years were dominated by World War II, many other happenings left a significant trace on this decade of transformation. Technology advancements, rhythm and blues music, …

22 Fierce Facts About the 1950s

We have a lot to thank the 1950s for. It was the first decade to emerge post-war, creating cultural revolutions all over the world. Popular music was on the rise, as was home entertainment via television. It was also a huge revolution for fashion, as well as one for strides in racial equality. It’s a …

54 Ultimate Facts about the 1960s

No better song describes the 1960s as Bob Dylan’s “The times they are a-changing”: “Come gather ’round, people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ And you better start swimmin’ Or …

17 Ultimate Facts About The 1970s

The 1970s was a massive period of transition not only in the US, but all over the world. Big political shifts, changes in entertainment and – yes – the way we dressed – came thick and fast. In a post-moon landing world, things became colourful and creative more so than ever before. Here’s a stack …

39 Ultimate Facts About The 1980s

The 1980s is known as the “greed decade” and made quite a mark in history. It was the decade of big hair, two-pound cell phones, neon colours, shoulder pads, the Cold War, Rubik’s cubes, Air Jordans, Pac Man… The list is endless! It continues with the lifestyle cults from poppers to punks, from new-wave to …

39 Ultimate Facts About The 1990s

Every decade has its ups and downs, its treasure chest of serious but also wacky moments. The 1990s are no different! They’re often remembered as being (relatively) peaceful. The quality of television radically improved. “Seinfeld” and “The Simpsons” reached their popularity in the 90s along with “Friends,” “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “NYPD Blue.” In feature …

37 Ultimate Facts About The 2000s

The 2000s was the decade of the New Millennium, meaning many new breakthroughs were expected to happen within this decade. Nevertheless, the 2000s were probably one of the last romantic decades, when we still had time for old and new friends and acquaintances, when the thrill of meeting someone new was always in the air. …

11 Tense Facts about 1066

1066 was arguably one of the most famous years in European history, and it’s likely many of you out there will have studied this brutal 12 months back in history class. However, while many of us know what that year represented for two particular countries, but not all of us do. So, with that in …

10 Perfect Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

For the love of the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration of everything that’s green and gold about the Emerald Isle. Not just celebrated in the Republic of Ireland but over in the US, too, mid-March offers lots of great opportunities to get into the party spirit. If you’re planning your own …

12 Pleasing Facts about Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is a yearly celebration and tradition in the Christian calendar and is likely to be one of the most important for orthodox Christians year on year. But how much do you actually know about the celebration? What actually takes place on this day of worship, and how has it changed over the years? …

12 Sunny Facts about June

Are the longer days and ripening fruits making you curious about the first month of summer? Here are some fun facts about June. 1. It was named by the Romans. There are a few theories about how the sixth month of the year came to be known as June. One possibility is that June is …

12 Woeful (And Wonderful) Facts About Wednesday

Wednesday might not be everyone’s favourite day of the week – in fact, it sadly gets a bit forgotten! We’re often so focused on Fridays, weekends, and getting back to work on Mondays that the midweek days can blend into one. However, Wednesday is a curious feature of the week – and one that certainly …