Cracked Archive - History

6 Ideas That Were So Ahead Of Their Time Everybody Went Nuts

Every once in a while, humanity responds to innovative technology like a caveman banging their head on a rock.

Authors

By E. Reid Ross, Andrea Meno, Sarah Philip, RG Jordan

Published

May 28, 2019

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134

5 Modern Day Treasures That Got Saved In The Craziest Ways

There are belts in your closet that are older than these archeological marvels.

Authors

By Raoni Lacerda, Pauli Poisuo, Andrea Meno, Tee Ngin Rui

Published

May 04, 2019

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35

5 Iconic Photos From History (That Are Totally Fake)

Al Gore didn't invent fake news until 1999. Or did he?

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By Olisa Efobi

Published

May 01, 2019

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56

The Stupid Nazi Plot You've Never Heard Of

Nazis weren't just evil. They were dumb.

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By Mark Hill

Published

April 30, 2019

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84

5 Inspiring Pieces Of Art (That Have Screwed-Up Backstories)

Art can be pretty much anything. Even horrific.

Authors

By Nathan Williams

Published

April 29, 2019

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63

5 History Myths Everybody Believed For Far Too Long

Who knew these unbelievable stories were, in fact, unbelievable?

Authors

By Spencer Thew, Steven Assarian, Eamon Lahiri, Marvin Bea, Stiles Fifield, Christian Markle

Published

April 27, 2019

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78

This Isn't The First Time Notre Dame's Been Nearly Destroyed

The building has taken its lumps over many centuries.

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By E.M. Caris

Published

April 24, 2019

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54

5 Crazy Secrets Of Famous Places Around The World

Here's all the stuff your tour guide most definitely skipped over.

Authors

By Adam Wears

Published

April 09, 2019

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46

6 Famous Dead People Whose Corpses Couldn't Catch A Break

Spinning in your grave would be more dignified than this.

Authors

By Chris Scott, E. Reid Ross, Andrea Meno, Conor O'Brien, JMedorable, Christian Markle, RG Jordan

Published

April 02, 2019

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34

4 Soldiers Who Heroically Risked Their Lives For A Laugh

Even during the horrors of wartime, daily life continues.

Authors

By Mark Hill

Published

March 29, 2019

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31

5 Forgotten Moments That Almost Changed History Forever

We love us some alternate history.

Authors

By Taylor Daine, E.M. Caris, Andrea Meno, Peter I. Santiago, Marvin Bea

Published

March 26, 2019

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133

5 Old-Timey Theories About Health That Were Dumb AF

Old-timey medicine seems laughably backwards nowadays.

Authors

By Adam Wears

Published

March 18, 2019

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84

Ted Bundy's Execution Party Was Completely Nuts

Bundy's execution was a gigantic tailgating party that even Raiders fans would find distasteful.

Authors

By E. Reid Ross

Published

March 12, 2019

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10

5 Weird Facts About Congress Nobody Told You In School

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By Adam Wears

Published

March 01, 2019

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108

6 Reasons Everyday Life In Ancient Rome Was Totally Insane

Rome's relationship with elaborate carnage wasn't a mere fling.

Authors

By E.M. Caris

Published

February 28, 2019

Comments

78