22 Jun
History
22 Jun
14 Interesting Facts About King David
There’s still such an air of mystery surrounding King David. That is, until now. Here’s more than a dozen interesting facts about King David that will ensure you never look at history in quite the same way again! 1. Who was King David? He was Israel’s second king and established Jerusalem as his capital. 2. …
19 Jun
11 Incredible Facts About King Tutankhamen
Looking to increase your knowledge on the ancient Egyptian pharaohs? Check out these 11 interesting facts about Tutankhamen, arguably the most famous pharaoh of all. 1. King Tut died young. Tutankhamun died at just 18 and is widely believed to have been quite unwell for most of his life. 2. He really wasn’t well when he passed. …
10 May
15 Fun Facts About The English Civil War
England has seen many, many conflicts over the years, but the English Civil War stands out as a remarkable revolution. As of 1642, Parliamentary forces revolted against the monarchy, led by King Charles I – who, while he had a loyal following, was growing increasingly unpopular. The Parliamentarians were spearheaded by Oliver Cromwell, who would …
25 Apr
15 Mysterious Facts About The Mayan Empire
The ancient Mayan Empire remains one of the most fascinating, and certainly one of the most studied. Hailing from Central Mexico, they are named after Mayapan city, an ancient capital. In fact, Mayapan is thought to have been the last city of the old civilisation to fall. Think you know all there is to discover …
19 Apr
15 Fun Facts About Friday
Who doesn’t love a Friday? Often the end of the working week for many people, it’s that time when people can start to look forward to taking a few hours out to relax and spend time with loved ones. But what are some fun facts about Friday you might not know about? Friday is a …
13 Apr
10 Spectacular Facts About Spring
Spring is often many people’s favourite time of year, and it’s not hard to understand why! It spells the end of Winter. What’s more, it’s the time of year when animals start to emerge from hibernation. Spring is a great time to start getting out and about again, to start mowing the lawn and sorting …
13 Apr
15 Interesting Facts About The Falklands War
Although now four decades ago, the Falklands War remains one of the most shocking and most polarising conflicts of the modern age. Arising as a result of ownership disputes between Argentina and the United Kingdom, the conflict took place as one of the key moments during Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s tenure in charge of Great …
6 Apr
12 Fun Facts About Concorde
Remembered by many as the most impressive and glamorous passenger aircraft ever built, here are some fun facts about Concorde: 1. Concorde was a UK-French connection. Concorde was designed and built by British and French engineers in the 1960s. 2. It has an appropriate name. Its name was chosen as the word ‘Concord’ means ‘Agreement’ …
3 Apr
13 Eggciting Facts About Easter
Easter is the holy Christian holiday celebrating Jesus Christ returning from the dead. Today, gifts of chocolate eggs are given to represent this. Here’s some egg-citing facts about Easter. 1. Easter eggs are old inventions! The UK’s first chocolate egg was made by Fry’s of Bristol in 1873. 2. Italy holds an egg record. The …
1 Apr
20 Amazing Facts About April
It’s time to greet April, the time of year when spring is sensed in the air, when the sky is bright and clear and the sunshine rays are warm and near! We start the month with laughter and fun, trying to fool everyone. But, the fun’s end isn’t even near, we’ve prepared 20 fun facts …
31 Mar
26 Brilliant James Bond Facts
James Bond has the honour of being the world’s most famous fictional spy. The James Bond franchise is one of the most successful the world has ever seen, having accumulated more than $7 billion in ticket sales. If you’re a fan, you’ll love these James Bond facts: 1. Bond’s journey to the big screen took …
30 Mar
14 Amazing Facts About The Greek God Apollo
Apollo is one of the most important gods of Greek mythology, known for his youthful, beardless and athletic figure. Here are some interesting facts about Apollo, the mythological Greek god. 1. Apollo had legendary parentage. The son of Leto and Zeus, Apollo was born on the island known as Delos. 2. Apollo and Artemis. Apollo has …
19 Mar
23 Weird And Wonderful Facts About The Human Body
How often do you actually think about your own body? We’re meant to look after ourselves better than we probably do. How well do you know your own body? Here are 23 interesting facts about the human body to tickle your brain. 1. Your feet are more complex than you think 25% of your bones are …
12 Mar