Historical dramas are often among the most popular films movie studios release in a given year. However, it's important to keep in mind that, simply
3 Overlooked Milestones in Manned Space Flight
Some milestones in the history of manned space flight are fairly well-known. For instance, most people with even a basic interest in this subject know
3 Interesting Facts About the History of Personal Computing
Odds are good you're reading this blog entry on a personal computer. This is true even if you're reading it on a mobile device. After all, smartphones
How to Determine if a Story from History is a Myth
Anyone who studies history knows that history classes (and books, and documentaries, etc.) often share myths. This occurs for many reasons.
4 American History Myths You (Probably) Learned in High School
A public education is a tremendous gift. Anyone who grew up in a society that values providing its children with an education should count themselves
What is Historical Revisionism and How Does it Influence History?
Historical revisionism pertains to the act of altering historical facts for benevolent or malevolent reasons. We examine why historical revisionism
List of Famous Seconds in History
History notes all the first happenings, along with the first ones who made them happen. But what about the seconds? They are as much important as the
Take a Look at the 20 Most Famous Child Prodigies in History
A child prodigy is a person who has, since childhood, exhibited enormous talent and expertise in any particular field. The Historyplex article has
26 Famous People Who Surprisingly Turned Down a Knighthood
Getting knighted is nothing short of a great honor. Still, over time, there have been many famous people and celebrities who have turned down a
