History is the study of past events. We know what happened in the past thanks to the thousands of humans who kept track of historical events in books, paintings, recordings, and photographs.
In most cases, these records have survived over several decades, centuries and in some cases, even thousands of years. But most kids in school only learn about the history of their own country and maybe a few historical tidbits. Most of us have a difficult time putting together a timeline of the biggest events in the history of the world. So if you’re looking to refresh your mind, check out these incredible history facts that will make you question the passage of time.