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Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'

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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.

What on Earth Were They Talking About? A Quote Quiz

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What did Pablo Picasss dismiss as 'useless'? And what did place did Gertrude Stein disparage with 'There is no there there'?

How Much Do You Remember About the Books of Dr. Seuss?

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If you know the phrase, "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish" by heart, then this is the quiz for you! Will you whiz through this quiz or flop like a mop?

20 Best-Selling Children's Books of All Time

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Some have books captivated the hearts of children all over the world. See our list of the 20 best-selling children's books of all time.

Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?

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You think you're old? We're pretty certain you've got nothing on Branyas Morera and other people who have officially (and unofficially) held the title of world's oldest person.

How Sitcoms Work

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Sitcoms are the backbone of American television, but have you ever wondered where this format came from? Learn about television sitcoms in this article.

Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?

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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.

Was Humpty Dumpty Really an Egg?

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And why couldn't all the king's horses and all the king's men put him back together again?

How Radio Shows Work

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Radio shows were once the most popular form of American home entertainment. Learn about radio shows and find out why some shows are still popular.

10 Famous Figures Who Would Make Excellent Dinner Guests

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It's a classic question, often asked at chill hangouts between friends, office parties and even in the classroom, on occasion: Which historical figure, if given the opportunity, would make for the most interesting dinner guest? It's an endlessly fascinating opinion, and one that's sure to gather a wide variety of answers from most every individual [...] The post 10 Famous Figures Who Would Make Excellent Dinner Guests appeared first on Goliath.

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