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History
Most legendary lost places
From crumbling temples swallowed by jungle to entire cities frozen in time by disaster, lost places captivate our imagination like nothing else, whispering stories of civilizations and lives long gone. These forgotten corners of the world spark endless debate among explorers, historians, and dreamers about which truly deserves the title of most legendary. Now it's your turn to weigh in — cast your vote for the lost place that haunts your imagination most!
- 1.Atlantis
- 2.El Dorado
- 3.Troy
8 candidates · 677 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential economists ever
From the invisible hand to the animal spirits of markets, a handful of economists have fundamentally reshaped how nations govern trade, money, and prosperity. Their theories have sparked revolutions, guided central banks, and ignited fierce debates that still divide policymakers today. Who do you think left the deepest mark on economic thought — cast your vote and see how others rank the field's greatest minds.
- 1.John Maynard Keynes
- 2.Adam Smith
- 3.Karl Marx
8 candidates · 664 votes · by IJR
History
Most audacious scientific experiments
From splitting the atom to probing the edges of the cosmos, science has always advanced through bold, sometimes reckless leaps into the unknown. These experiments pushed ethical boundaries, risked catastrophe, or simply dared to ask 'what if?' on a scale few thought possible. Which one deserves the title of most audacious? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Pavlov's dogs
- 2.Milgram experiment
- 3.Double-slit experiment
8 candidates · 674 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential programming milestones
From the first compiler to the rise of AI-assisted coding, certain breakthroughs have fundamentally reshaped how humans instruct machines. These milestones didn't just advance technology—they redefined entire industries, economies, and the way we solve problems. Which moment do you think changed the course of programming history the most? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.The ENIAC
- 2.The transistor
- 3.UNIX
8 candidates · 660 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential monarchs of England
England's crown has been worn by builders, tyrants, reformers, and warriors—each leaving a mark that still shapes the nation today. From reshaping religion to redrawing borders through conquest and diplomacy, these monarchs' decisions echo through centuries of law, culture, and identity. Which ruler do you think left the deepest imprint on England's story? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Henry VIII
- 2.Elizabeth I
- 3.Queen Victoria
8 candidates · 637 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential civil rights leaders
The fight for civil rights has been shaped by countless voices, marches, and moments of courage that reshaped laws and hearts alike. Ranking the most influential leaders isn't just a history exercise—it's a way to reflect on whose vision and sacrifice still guide the pursuit of justice today. Cast your vote and help decide whose legacy stands tallest.
- 1.Rosa Parks
- 2.Martin Luther King Jr.
- 3.Frederick Douglass
10 candidates · 625 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest pirates of the golden age
The Golden Age of Piracy (roughly 1650–1730) turned the high seas into a lawless frontier where legends like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Captain Kidd carved out fearsome reputations through cunning, brutality, and sheer audacity. These outlaws shaped naval history, inspired centuries of folklore, and still spark heated debate over who truly deserves the title of most notorious buccaneer. Now it's your turn to weigh in — cast your vote and help crown the greatest pirate of them all!
- 1.Anne Bonny
- 2.Blackbeard
- 3.Bartholomew Roberts
8 candidates · 620 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest underdog victories in history
Throughout history, underdogs have defied impossible odds to claim victory against far stronger, better-equipped, or more powerful opponents, inspiring generations with proof that determination and strategy can triumph over sheer might. From battlefields to sports arenas, these stunning upsets remind us why we love a good comeback story. Which underdog triumph do you think deserves the top spot? Cast your vote and help crown the greatest underdog victory in history!
- 1.American Revolution
- 2.Battle of Agincourt
- 3.Haitian Revolution
8 candidates · 607 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest philosophers of all time
For thousands of years, philosophers have wrestled with the biggest questions of existence, knowledge, ethics, and reality itself, shaping civilizations and the very way we think. But who truly deserves the title of the greatest philosopher of all time? Cast your vote and help settle this timeless debate.
- 1.Aristotle
- 2.Plato
- 3.Immanuel Kant
10 candidates · 592 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential U.S. founding figures
America's founding wasn't the work of one person but a contentious collaboration of thinkers, soldiers, and statesmen whose ideas still shape the nation's laws and identity today. Debating who mattered most forces us to weigh military leadership against political philosophy, and public fame against quiet influence. Cast your vote and help settle which founding figure truly left the deepest mark.
- 1.George Washington
- 2.Thomas Jefferson
- 3.Benjamin Franklin
8 candidates · 596 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest cold war moments
From the Berlin Wall to the brink of nuclear annihilation, the Cold War was a decades-long chess match between superpowers, fought through spies, space races, and proxy wars instead of direct battle. These tense standoffs and dramatic breakthroughs shaped the modern world and still influence global politics today. Now it's your turn to weigh in — vote for the moments you think defined this era of high-stakes rivalry.
- 1.Cuban Missile Crisis
- 2.Fall of the Berlin Wall
- 3.Berlin Airlift
8 candidates · 584 votes · by IJR
History
Most iconic photographs in history
Some photographs transcend their moment, becoming permanent fixtures in our collective memory and shaping how we understand entire eras of human history. From moon landings to street protests, these images have stopped time, sparked change, and told stories words never could. Which photograph do you believe deserves the title of most iconic ever captured? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Earthrise
- 2.Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
- 3.The Blue Marble
8 candidates · 562 votes · by IJR
History
Most daring heists and escapes in history
Throughout history, audacious criminals and daring escape artists have pulled off feats so bold they still capture our imagination decades or even centuries later. From prison breakouts that defied impossible odds to heists that vanished with fortunes in mere minutes, these stories blend cunning, courage, and sheer nerve. Which of these legendary exploits deserves the top spot? Cast your vote below!
- 1.Alcatraz escape
- 2.D.B. Cooper
- 3.Antwerp diamond heist
8 candidates · 542 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest empires in history
Throughout history, a handful of empires have expanded across continents, reshaping cultures, borders, and the course of civilization itself. From Rome to the Mongols to the British Empire, each left behind a legacy of conquest, innovation, and influence that still echoes today. Which empire do you believe truly earned the title of greatest? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Roman Empire
- 2.British Empire
- 3.Mongol Empire
10 candidates · 527 votes · by IJR
History
Most important space milestones
From the first satellite to break free of Earth's gravity to the first bootprint pressed into lunar dust, humanity's push into space has been marked by moments that redefined what we thought possible. Each milestone carried its own risks, rivalries, and leaps of imagination, sparking debate over which achievements truly changed the course of history. Now it's your turn to weigh in — cast your vote and help rank the most important space milestones of all time.
- 1.Apollo 11 Moon landing
- 2.Sputnik 1
- 3.Hubble Space Telescope
8 candidates · 524 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest explorers in history
Throughout human history, bold adventurers have pushed beyond the known edges of maps, braving uncharted oceans, frozen wastelands, and towering mountains in pursuit of discovery. Their courage and curiosity reshaped our understanding of the world and expanded the boundaries of what humanity dared to attempt. Who do you think deserves the title of history's greatest explorer? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Ferdinand Magellan
- 2.Marco Polo
- 3.Ernest Shackleton
10 candidates · 537 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential 19th-century figures
The 19th century reshaped the world through revolution, industry, war, and radical new ideas—leaving behind figures whose influence still echoes today. From political titans and scientific pioneers to artists and reformers, each candidate left a distinct mark on history. Who do you think shaped the 1800s the most? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Charles Darwin
- 2.Abraham Lincoln
- 3.Queen Victoria
8 candidates · 519 votes · by IJR
History
Most world-changing revolutions
Revolutions have toppled monarchies, redrawn borders, and rewritten the rules of power, industry, and belief—reshaping the course of human history in ways still felt today. From political uprisings to technological upheavals, some revolutions changed a nation while others changed the entire world. Which revolution do you think left the deepest mark on humanity? Cast your vote below!
- 1.American Revolution
- 2.French Revolution
- 3.Industrial Revolution
8 candidates · 506 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest ancient philosophers of the East
From the misty mountains of ancient China to the spiritual heartlands of India, the great philosophers of the East shaped civilizations with ideas on ethics, harmony, and the nature of existence that still guide billions of lives today. Thinkers like Confucius, Laozi, and Buddha offered radically different paths to wisdom, yet each left an indelible mark on human thought. Which of these towering minds do you believe had the most profound and lasting influence? Cast your vote and help settle the debate!
- 1.Laozi
- 2.Buddha
- 3.Confucius
8 candidates · 490 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential artists of all time
Art has the power to redefine how we see the world, challenging conventions and shaping culture for generations. From revolutionary painters to boundary-pushing sculptors, the debate over who truly left the deepest mark on art history is endless. Cast your vote and help decide which artist deserves the title of most influential of all time.
- 1.Leonardo da Vinci
- 2.Michelangelo
- 3.Vincent van Gogh
10 candidates · 481 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential religious figures in history
Throughout history, a select few religious figures have shaped the beliefs, values, and destinies of billions of people, founding traditions that continue to guide civilizations today. From ancient prophets to spiritual teachers, their influence echoes through art, law, culture, and daily life across the globe. Who do you think has left the deepest mark on humanity's spiritual journey? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Jesus of Nazareth
- 2.Muhammad
- 3.Buddha
8 candidates · 482 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest Renaissance artists
The Renaissance ignited an explosion of artistic genius that reshaped how humanity sees beauty, perspective, and the divine, with masters like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael leaving legacies that still define art itself. Centuries later, we still debate whose brushstrokes, chisels, and visions rose above the rest to change art forever. Whose genius do you believe deserves the crown as the greatest of this golden age? Cast your vote and make your case.
- 1.Leonardo da Vinci
- 2.Michelangelo
- 3.Titian
8 candidates · 464 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest military commanders ever
Throughout history, a handful of military leaders have reshaped the world through sheer tactical brilliance, audacious strategy, and the ability to inspire loyalty in the face of chaos. From ancient conquerors who carved empires with sword and shield to modern generals who redefined warfare with technology and cunning, the debate over who truly deserves the title of greatest commander has raged for centuries. Now it's your turn to weigh in—cast your vote and help decide who stands at the pinnacle of military genius.
- 1.Napoleon Bonaparte
- 2.Alexander the Great
- 3.Hannibal Barca
10 candidates · 493 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest samurai and shoguns
For centuries, Japan's history was shaped by the warriors who lived by the sword and the shoguns who ruled with iron discipline. From legendary duelists to unifiers who ended eras of civil war, their legacies still spark fierce debate about who truly earned lasting glory. Now it's your turn to weigh in — cast your vote for the greatest samurai and shoguns in history!
- 1.Oda Nobunaga
- 2.Miyamoto Musashi
- 3.Tokugawa Ieyasu
8 candidates · 452 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest rivalries in history
Throughout history, fierce rivalries have driven progress, sparked innovation, and captivated audiences—whether on battlefields, in courtrooms, on playing fields, or across scientific frontiers. These clashes of titans reveal something fundamental about competition, ambition, and human nature itself. Now it's your turn to weigh in: cast your vote for the greatest rivalry history has ever produced.
- 1.Athens vs. Sparta
- 2.Newton vs. Leibniz
- 3.England vs. France
8 candidates · 452 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest women who ruled
Throughout history, remarkable women have seized power, defied expectations, and left indelible marks on empires, nations, and eras long after their reigns ended. From ancient pharaohs to modern monarchs, these leaders navigated political intrigue, war, and diplomacy to shape the world in ways still felt today. Who do you think deserves the title of the greatest woman ruler of all time? Cast your vote and make your voice heard!
- 1.Elizabeth I
- 2.Catherine the Great
- 3.Cleopatra
8 candidates · 452 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest medical breakthroughs
From vaccines that eradicated deadly diseases to surgical techniques that make once-fatal operations routine, medicine's greatest breakthroughs have reshaped how long and how well we live. Each discovery on this list sparked debate, saved millions of lives, or fundamentally changed our understanding of the human body. Which of these medical milestones do you think deserves the top spot? Cast your vote and help decide!
- 1.Vaccination
- 2.Penicillin
- 3.Anesthesia
8 candidates · 443 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest novelists of all time
From sprawling Russian epics to razor-sharp modern satire, the novel has been humanity's greatest tool for exploring the human condition in all its messy glory. Some writers reshaped language itself, others invented entire genres, and a few simply told stories so powerful they've outlived empires. Who deserves the crown? Cast your vote and help settle the debate.
- 1.Leo Tolstoy
- 2.Charles Dickens
- 3.Jane Austen
10 candidates · 419 votes · by IJR
History
Most influential documents ever written
From sacred scriptures to political manifestos, a handful of documents have reshaped civilizations, sparked revolutions, and redefined human rights. These texts didn't just record history—they created it, setting the course for governments, faiths, and ideologies that still shape our world today. Which document do you believe has left the deepest mark on humanity? Cast your vote below.
- 1.Magna Carta
- 2.U.S. Constitution
- 3.Universal Declaration of Human Rights
8 candidates · 409 votes · by IJR
History
Greatest scientific discoveries
Throughout history, a handful of scientific breakthroughs have completely transformed our understanding of the universe and reshaped the course of civilization. From unlocking the secrets of the atom to decoding the blueprint of life itself, these discoveries continue to influence medicine, technology, and how we see our place in the cosmos. Which discovery do you believe stands above the rest? Cast your vote and make your voice heard!
- 1.Gravity
- 2.Germ theory
- 3.Evolution by natural selection
8 candidates · 377 votes · by IJR