The Spanish Inquisition was considered a dark chapter in human history, replete with stories of tyranny and death. In this Historyplex post, we take a
Facts about the Use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War, the prolonged struggle between the United States and Vietnam, has had numerous dreadful chapters. One of them was the use of Agent Orange
The Importance and Significance of Cats in Ancient Egyptian Culture
Cats were held in very high esteem by the ancient Egyptians. This Historyplex post attempts to shed some light on the significance of cats in Ancient
Famous People with Down Syndrome
Down syndrome, the most common genetic disorder in humans, neither broke their spirit, nor did it set them back in life. If anything, these strong
Famous Assassinations That Changed the Course of World History
A lot of prominent figures have been assassinated all over the world for various reasons. Nevertheless, their impact and influence always lasts in the
Chilling to the Bone! The Scariest Real-life Experiments Ever
History has witnessed several gross and unethical experiments that arose out of the frenzy to gain knowledge as well as the craze to be the first in
The Biggest and Most Sensational Diamond Heists in History
What's not to love about glittery diamonds? I would love to own lots of them, especially if they are intricately embedded in a necklace or ring. But
Top 10 Major Historical Events That Completely Changed the World
Some are sudden and unseen, some planned and manipulated, but certain historical events have a long-lasting impact on the entire world. Here is brief
Top 10 Bloodiest and Costliest Battles of World War II
World War II, the largest armed conflict in history, started in the year 1939 and ended in 1945 and spanned the entire world with its battles. With