How the French Revolution Sparked “Left” vs. “Right
Why did a simple seating arrangement during the French Revolution become the foundation for modern political divisions worldwide?
The Window Tax: When England Taxed Sunlight
Peek into the peculiar period when British homeowners bricked up their windows to dodge a tax that turned sunlight into luxury.
France Used a 10-Hour Day Calendar During the Revolution
You won’t believe why French revolutionaries forced everyone to use bizarre 10-hour days, and their radical reason still echoes today.
Why the French Revolution Gave Us ‘Left’ vs. ‘Right
You won’t believe how a simple seating arrangement during the French Revolution shaped modern political labels worldwide – and changed everything.
King Louis XIV Supposedly Owned 413 Beds
Why did France’s extravagant Sun King need hundreds of beds throughout his palaces, and what secret power did they hold?
Yes, Square Bullets Existed: The Weird 18th-Century Puckle Gun
Naval history’s strangest gun fired both round and square bullets – but the reason behind its unusual ammo design will surprise you.
The Puckle Gun: The Odd Square-Bullet Weapon
You won’t believe this bizarre 1717 weapon fired both round and square bullets – and the reason behind its dual ammo is shocking.
Square Bullets?! The 18th-Century Gun You Didn’t Know Existed
Bizarre 18th-century weapon fired square bullets at Muslim enemies, but its true story is even stranger than its unusual ammunition.
Why Left vs. Right in Politics Began With Actual Seating
Why did a simple seating arrangement in the French Revolution become the foundation for modern political ideologies around the world?
Where ‘Left’ vs. ‘Right’ in Politics Began
Political labels “left” and “right” originated from a simple seating arrangement during the French Revolution, but why did it stick?