A duel is a formal fight arranged between two people to settle their argument and prove their honor. Duels remained legal up through the nineteenth century, leading to some shocking and fatal contests. These famous duels are still being talked about today. From two ladies jousting and throwing maces to gentlemen firing at each other from hot air balloons, here are some of the most unexpected and devastating duels of all time. Not all end in death, but all include some shocking and fateful twists. How many of these crazy duels do you know?Twitter / @jasonporathTwitter / @jasonporathJulie...…A duel is a formal fight arranged between two people to settle their argument and prove their honor. Duels remained legal up through the nineteenth century, leading to some shocking and fatal contests. These famous duels are still being talked about today. From two ladies jousting and throwing maces to gentlemen firing at each other from hot air balloons, here are some of the most unexpected and devastating duels of all time. Not all end in death, but all include some shocking and fateful twists. How many of these crazy duels do you know?Twitter / @jasonporathTwitter / @jasonporathJulie...WW…

An endless onslaught of machine gun fire rains from above as explosions shake the ground. You have nowhere to go except forward, toward the enemy who is determined to make you another lifeless body on the beach. This was the reality for the first 156,000 American, British, and Canadian soldiers that landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, D-Day. Take a rare glimpse into the reality of D-Day in color. From the painstaking preparations to the months of fighting at the Battle of Normandy, see what happened first-hand during one of the most pivotal and horrific battles of World War...…An endless onslaught of machine gun fire rains from above as explosions shake the ground. You have nowhere to go except forward, toward the enemy who is determined to make you another lifeless body on the beach. This was the reality for the first 156,000 American, British, and Canadian soldiers that landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, D-Day. Take a rare glimpse into the reality of D-Day in color. From the painstaking preparations to the months of fighting at the Battle of Normandy, see what happened first-hand during one of the most pivotal and horrific battles of World War...WW…

During the medieval period in Europe, castles were the strongest fortified structures that housed royalty and nobility. With many still standing today, these structures were public defenses that guarded and controlled the surrounding lands. While most people have seen castles in films or read about them in novels, few know what it was actually like to live in one. Read on to learn how living in a medieval castle may have been better than living in a peasant's hut, but wasn't all it's been made out to be.English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty ImagesEnglish Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty...…During the medieval period in Europe, castles were the strongest fortified structures that housed royalty and nobility. With many still standing today, these structures were public defenses that guarded and controlled the surrounding lands. While most people have seen castles in films or read about them in novels, few know what it was actually like to live in one. Read on to learn how living in a medieval castle may have been better than living in a peasant's hut, but wasn't all it's been made out to be.English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty ImagesEnglish Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty...WW…

Scientists and researchers are constantly making new discoveries about the past. Whether they are unearthing ancient artifacts or finding lost texts, these findings help us get a better idea of what actually happened and what life was like so long ago. While we have a very basic idea of what has occurred throughout history, for the most part, many things about our world and the history of our species remains a mystery. These amazing discoveries from the ancient world still stump scientists today. See what makes them such incredible pieces of history.Earth Ancients/YouTubeEarth...…Scientists and researchers are constantly making new discoveries about the past. Whether they are unearthing ancient artifacts or finding lost texts, these findings help us get a better idea of what actually happened and what life was like so long ago. While we have a very basic idea of what has occurred throughout history, for the most part, many things about our world and the history of our species remains a mystery. These amazing discoveries from the ancient world still stump scientists today. See what makes them such incredible pieces of history.Earth Ancients/YouTubeEarth...WW…

The fictional cartoon character Popeye celebrated his 90th anniversary in 2019. Popeye the Sailor Man is recognized worldwide, and over the years he has appeared in numerous comic strips, animated cartoons, and films. He is considered one of the greatest cartoon characters of all time.There are many things you may not know about Popeye, including whether he's based on a real person or how his character boosted food sales during the Depression. Popeye also helped two people fall in love in real life. Here are some fascinating facts about the animated sailor who first captured people's hearts...…The fictional cartoon character Popeye celebrated his 90th anniversary in 2019. Popeye the Sailor Man is recognized worldwide, and over the years he has appeared in numerous comic strips, animated cartoons, and films. He is considered one of the greatest cartoon characters of all time.There are many things you may not know about Popeye, including whether he's based on a real person or how his character boosted food sales during the Depression. Popeye also helped two people fall in love in real life. Here are some fascinating facts about the animated sailor who first captured people's hearts...WW…