Found 4124 search results for history of chess

• 

  Top 20 Real Life Plot Twists That Changed History Forever

  History's greatest plot twists aren't in movies—they're in real life! Join us as we explore the moments that changed everything when nobody saw it coming. From accidental discoveries to fateful decisions, these unexpected turns reshaped our world forever. Which surprise twist do you think had the biggest impact on history?

  Play Watch Read

  historical plot twists, unexpected historical events, Cuban Missile Crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, Hitler art rejection, Russian Revolution, Pearl Harbor attack, Titanic sinking, penicillin discovery, Bush Gore election, Napoleon return, Operation Barbarossa, Constantine Christianity, historical accidents, world history, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 20, list, mojo
• Top 30 Most Embarrassing Moments in U.S. Presidential History

  From policy blunders to personal gaffes, presidential embarrassments have shaped American history. Join us as we count down the most cringe-worthy presidential moments that left lasting impacts on legacies and the nation. From shoe-throwing incidents to major scandals, these moments reveal the human side of the highest office.

  Watch Read

  presidential scandals, embarrassing presidential moments, watergate scandal, trail of tears, japanese internment, clinton impeachment, nixon resignation, reagan iran contra, bush shoe incident, ford falling, mission accomplished, bay of pigs invasion, lewinsky scandal, trump conviction, jackson indian removal act, healthcare.gov failure, white house history, american history, political scandals, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 10 Worst CEO Decisions in History

  From billion-dollar blunders to market meltdowns, these executive decisions changed history for all the wrong reasons! Join us as we examine catastrophic corporate missteps that tanked companies, destroyed reputations, and in one case, nearly collapsed the global economy. Which CEO disaster do you think had the biggest impact?

  Watch Read

  worst CEO decisions, business failures, corporate disasters, Lehman Brothers collapse, Richard Fuld, New Coke failure, WeWork scandal, Adam Neumann, Quibi failure, Meg Whitman, Yahoo Microsoft deal, Jerry Yang, Blockbuster Netflix, Kodak digital photography, Volkswagen Dieselgate, corporate mistakes, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, Business, Entrepreneur, History, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Twisted Confessions From History's Most EVIL Villains

  Peer into the darkest corners of human depravity as we examine the chilling final words and confessions of history's most notorious villains. From the calculated banality of Nazi bureaucrat Adolf Eichmann to the disturbing detachment of Jeffrey Dahmer, these twisted testimonies reveal how evil justifies itself. Which confession sends the most chills down your spine?

  Play Watch Read

  Adolf Eichmann, H.H. Holmes, Gilles de Rais, Hermann Göring, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ante Pavelić, Andrei Chikatilo, Ion Antonescu, John Wayne Gacy, Jacques Clément, serial killers, Nazi war criminals, Nuremberg trials, Holocaust, murder castle, banality of evil, dictators, genocide, confessions, last words, war crimes, historical villains, evil, killers, history, true crime, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Period Films & Shows That Totally Misunderstood History

  Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about history in film and TV! We’re exploring a handful of period pieces that took significant creative liberties, turning historical events and figures into something far from the facts. From exaggerated romances to major timeline rewrites, these productions traded accuracy for drama, style, and spectacle. Which historical missteps surprised you the most?

  Play Watch Read

  historical inaccuracies, period dramas, Reign, Outlander, The Last Samurai, Gladiator, Pocahontas, 10,000 BC, The Patriot, 300 movie, The Tudors, Braveheart, historical movies, history mistakes, film inaccuracies, historical shows, historical films, inaccurate history, history in cinema, history myths, movie history errors, historical fiction, TV history, Hollywood history, historical revisionism, period pieces, historical epic
• A Short History of the World in 10 Songs

  From ancient melodies to modern anthems, music has always told humanity's story! Join us as we explore musical pieces that defined history, from the world's oldest known song to Billy Joel's pop culture odyssey. Our musical journey spans protests, revolutions, religion, and social change - all captured in timeless compositions that shaped civilization.

  Play Watch Read

  ancient music history, world history songs, protest songs, revolutionary music, religious hymns, Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal, Seikilos Epitaph, O ignis Spiritus Paraclitus, Tallis's Canon, La Marseillaise, Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Hand-Loom Weaver's Lament, March of the Volunteers, Billie Holiday, Strange Fruit, cultural anthems, musical timeline, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Tallis, watchmojo
• 10 Most Brutal and Cruellest Dynasties in History

  Power, bloodshed, and fear were the currencies of history's most notorious ruling families... Join us as we explore the ruthless dynasties that dominated their eras through terror and brutality! From beheadings and bloody massacres to torture chambers and genocide, these royal houses wrote their legacies in the blood of their enemies and sometimes their own families.

  Play Watch Read

  brutal dynasties, cruel rulers, House of Habsburg, Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, Neo-Assyrian Empire, Ottoman Empire, Armenian Genocide, Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang, Ptolemaic Dynasty, ancient Egypt, House of Romanov, Russian Revolution, Capetian Dynasty, Medici family, Catherine de Medici, House of Tudor, Henry VIII, Elizabeth Bathory, historical atrocities, royal executions, watchmojo, history, monarchy
• The Hilarious History of SNL | Best Sketches & Moments from Every Decade (Season 1-50)

  Live from your screen, it's a celebration of comedy history! Join us as we explore five decades of SNL's most iconic sketches that became pop culture touchstones. From the original cast's groundbreaking work to today's viral sensations, we're reliving the laughs era by era - from Phil Hartman to Will Ferrell, Tina Fey to David S. Pumpkins. Which SNL sketch still has you quoting it years later?

  Watch Read

  Saturday Night Live, SNL sketches, SNL best moments, Phil Hartman, Dana Carvey, Church Lady, Wayne's World, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Rachel Dratch, Molly Shannon, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Dick in a Box, Digital Shorts, David S. Pumpkins, Chad, classic SNL, viral SNL, comedy history, NBC, 70s SNL, 80s SNL, 90s SNL, 2000s SNL, watchmojo, watch mojo, top sketches, best sketches
• 10 Darkest Moments in Human History

  Humanity has witnessed periods of unimaginable darkness throughout history. Join us as we look back at the most devastating chapters of our past, from ancient conquests to modern atrocities. Our countdown includes the Holocaust, the Black Death, the atomic bombings, and more! Which tragedy do you think had the most profound impact? Let us know in the comments below!

  Play Watch Read

  holocaust, black death, plague, atomic bombing, hiroshima, nagasaki, spanish flu, september 11 attacks, trail of tears, rwandan genocide, great chinese famine, carthage destruction, mongol conquests, genghis khan, genocide, world war II, nazi germany, pandemic, hitler, mass murder, historical tragedy, human history, human suffering, death toll, tragedy, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Most Mysterious Prison Deaths in History

  Some deaths behind bars raise more questions than answers... Join us as we explore the most mysterious prison deaths throughout history! Our countdown includes Jeffrey Epstein, John McAfee, Ulrike Meinhof, and more! Which mysterious prison death do you think has the most unanswered questions? Let us know in the comments below!

  Play Watch Read

  mysterious prison deaths, prison conspiracies, Jeffrey Epstein death, John McAfee death, Ulrike Meinhof death, Eddie Murray death, Ta'Neasha Chappell death, prison mysteries, unexplained deaths, Emil Hácha, Raoul Wallenberg, Lee Bradley Brown, Kenneth Michael Trentadue, conspiracy theories, suspicious suicides, prison neglect, unsolved mysteries, political prisoners, controversial deaths, true crime, history, watchmojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 10 People Who Were in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time in History

  Talk about being unlucky! Join us as we examine the most unfortunate timing in human history. From surviving atomic bombs to being falsely accused, these individuals faced extraordinary circumstances through no fault of their own. Our countdown includes people caught in natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and historical turning points that changed their lives forever.

  Play Watch Read

  Tsutomu Yamaguchi, Franz Ferdinand, World War I, William Huskisson, Ron Goldman, OJ Simpson trial, Richard Jewell, Atlanta bombing, Austin Hatch, plane crash survivor, Emperor Carus, Roman history, Iva Toguri D'Aquino, Tokyo Rose, Desarmes Family, Haiti earthquake, historical accidents, unfortunate timing, atomic bomb survivor, assassination, false accusations, railway accident, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, history
• Top 20 Most EPIC Self Sacrifices in Movie History

  Get ready for some heartbreaking heroism! Join us as we count down our picks for the most impactful and meaningful goodbyes in cinema history. Our list celebrates those characters who gave it all to save others - from brave humans to surprising robots. Which sacrifice hit you hardest? Warning: major spoilers ahead!

  Play Watch Read

  movie sacrifices, heroic deaths, self sacrifice scenes, T-800 terminator, tony stark sacrifice, spock death, doctor octopus redemption, isteve rogers plane crash, james bond no time to die, katniss volunteer, aliens movie deaths, jean grey x2, independence day russell casse, mad max nux, district 9 wikus, the exorcist, watchmojo, watch mojo, top list, movie moments, watchMojo, watch mojo, mojo, top 10, list, Film, Movies, History, best movies
• Top 20 American Political Scandals That Changed History Forever

  From presidential cover-ups to foreign interference, these shocking political controversies changed America forever! Join us as we count down the most infamous political scandals in U.S. history. From Watergate to the January 6th Capitol riot, these events shaped public trust, policy, and the course of democracy itself. Which scandal do you think had the biggest impact?

  Play Watch Read

  Watergate scandal, Monica Lewinsky scandal, Iran-Contra affair, Teapot Dome scandal, McCarthy witch hunts, Hurricane Katrina, Iran hostage crisis, Edward Snowden, NSA surveillance, My Lai massacre, Pentagon Papers, Enron scandal, Russian election interference, Keating Five, enhanced interrogation, Koreagate, January 6th insurrection, Nixon, Clinton, Trump, political corruption, government scandal, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 20, political history
• Top 10 Creepiest Discoveries in History That You Don't Know About

  History isn't just about facts and dates - it's also full of nightmares waiting to be unearthed! Join us as we count down our picks for the strangest and most disturbing historical discoveries that will make you question what else the past is hiding. From miniature alien-like mummies to screaming corpses, these findings will haunt your dreams!

  Play Watch Read

  screaming mummies, guanajuato mummies, facial reconstruction masks, WWI masks, demon bowls, babylonian artifacts, devil's bible, codex gigas, bog bodies, preserved corpses, smallpox blanket letters, biological warfare, shrunken heads, tsantsas, devil's footprints, tarim mummies, atacama skeleton, ata, creepy discoveries, archaeological mysteries, strange history, unexplained findings, weird artifacts, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, mojo
• 20 Most Terrifying Kidnappings in History

  These disturbing cases will haunt your nightmares... Join us as we examine history's most chilling abductions that shocked the world. From politically motivated kidnappings to children taken from their homes, these horrifying crimes changed laws, sparked nationwide searches, and in some cases, remain unsolved decades later. Which case do you find most disturbing? Let us know in the comments below!

  Play Watch Read

  famous kidnappings, historic abductions, Chowchilla kidnapping, Lindbergh baby, Jaycee Dugard, Adam Walsh, Elizabeth Smart, Madeleine McCann, Amber Alert, Jayme Closs, John Paul Getty III, Ursula Herrmann, Jacob Wetterling, Patty Hearst, Graeme Thorne, Ariel Castro, Princes in Tower, Emmett Till, Christopher Abeyta, Polly Klaas, Aldo Moro, true crime, child abductions, famous cases, ransom, missing children, watchmojo, history