30 Aug
History
30 Aug
On This Day – August 30th
It’s pretty hard to believe we’re coming to the end of August and the start of September already! But, there’s still plenty of time to learn about some historical facts, celebrity birthdays, and special occasions people are celebrating all over the world. Feast your eyes on the following!
29 Aug
10 Royal Facts About The Egyptian God Ra
The Egyptian Gods are some of the most famous deities in world history. Their fascinating mythology has been an inspiration to generations of people and storytellers. So, let’s get to know one of the Gods a little better together – here are some fun facts about the Egyptian God, Ra. 1. Ra is high up …
29 Aug
On This Day – August 29th
August 29th is getting us closer and closer to the end of the summer months in the upper hemisphere – but there’s no need to despair. In fact, there are plenty of great reasons why August 29th should be honoured by people worldwide! Whether it’s your birthday today or not, here are some fascinating facts …
28 Aug
On This Day – August 28th
Ready to learn some fascinating facts about August 28th? While it might just sound like any other day in the calendar, it means a lot to millions of people – and even if you’re not celebrating today, we have stacks of facts and reasons why you might want to mark it in your own diary …
27 Aug
10 Perfect Facts about Poseidon
Poseidon is known by many for being one of the most powerful Gods in any mythology. He’s the Greek equivalent of Neptune in Roman legend. Let’s take a closer look at the core mythology surrounding this impressive God – here are some fun facts about Poseidon and his watery legend. 1. Who was Poseidon? Poseidon …
27 Aug
On This Day – August 27th
August 27th is here already, and as we’re starting to peer into the fall, what better time is there than to take stock of some of the most important moments that have unfolded across history? We’ve got some famous birthdays and some special occasions celebrated all over the world coming up, too. Let’s get straight …
26 Aug
10 Omniscient Facts about Olympus
Olympus is an incredible place that plays an important role in Greece’s landscape, history, and mythology. So, it’s only right that we should learn more about the home of the Gods, right? Here are some fun facts about Olympus you’re going to want to remember. 1. It’s a real place! You will likely have already …
26 Aug
On This Day – August 26th
The year continues to sail by – we’re already at August 26th! Never fear, however, as we are still here to guide you through the most notable moments that have occurred on this day in the past. We’ll also let you know if you share a birthday with any famous people – spoiler alert, you …
25 Aug
On This Day – August 25th
August 25th takes us closer toward the fall, and for many of you Virgos out there, it’s likely to be a special birthday – but why else is this particular date so notable around the world? As usual, we’ve brought together tons of facts about historical events unfolding on this date going back centuries, famous …
24 Aug
10 Righteous Facts about Ronald Reagan
Serving as the President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan remains one of the most well-known figures in Western politics. A polarizing figure during the Cold War between the US and Russia, Reagan won two terms from voters but also earned critics. Here are ten fun facts about Ronald Reagan they might not …
24 Aug
On This Day – August 24th
The final week of August approaches – but there are still a few surprises up this month’s summery sleeve. As always, we’re here to break down some of the most significant and interesting moments from August 24ths going back in time, and to share with you some intriguing international holidays.
23 Aug
10 Heralding Facts about Hermes
Although we know that Hermes famously lends his name to expensive bags these days, we’re here to talk about the messenger of the Gods himself, in all of his winged shoed glory. What is it about the Gods’ messenger that makes him so iconic? Here are some fun facts about Hermes to keep in mind …
23 Aug
On This Day – August 23rd
August 23rd isn’t just any regular day! As you will see, it is a day for celebration, commemoration, and a lot of information. You may already be celebrating a birthday today, and if that’s the case, you’ll find our celebrity birthdays section of interest! Let’s take a deep dive into August 23rd, and why it’s …
22 Aug