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26 candidates · 1379 votesMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Worst Pandemics in History
Pandemics have repeatedly devastated populations, economies, and civilizations across centuries. Ranking them reveals patterns in disease spread, mortality, and human response that inform today's preparedness. Vote on which rank as the worst based on the data.
- 1.Black Death
- 2.Antonine Plague
- 3.HIV/AIDS Pandemic
26 candidates · 704 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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Worst Disasters in History
History's worst disasters reshaped societies through staggering loss of life and lasting change. From pandemics to quakes and floods, these events test how we measure human catastrophe. Vote on the ranking that best captures their scale and impact.
- 1.Black Death
- 2.2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
- 3.2008 Sichuan Earthquake
28 candidates · 700 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 679 votes📜 Most Influential People in HistoryHistory's most influential figures shaped religions, science, empires, and ideas that still define the modern world. Their legacies determine everything from laws to beliefs across billions of lives. Vote for who you think ranks highest.
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Best Conquerors in History
From steppe nomads to empire-builders who redrew maps, these figures changed the course of civilizations through military campaigns and statecraft. The stakes are how far their reach extended, how long it lasted, and what they left behind. Vote on who ranks highest.
- 1.Genghis Khan
- 2.Alexander the Great
- 3.Qin Shi Huang
25 candidates · 663 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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Most Evil People in History
History's most infamous figures are ranked by the scale of suffering they inflicted and their lasting notoriety. Comparing them reveals patterns in tyranny and mass violence that still shape the world today. Vote to rank who belongs at the top.
- 1.Adolf Hitler
- 2.Mao Zedong
- 3.Genghis Khan
25 candidates · 625 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 626 votes📜 Most Underrated Historical FiguresHistory is full of brilliant minds whose contributions were overlooked or downplayed for decades, shaping science, exploration, and society in ways that still echo today. Recognizing them corrects the record and highlights how fame often favors the loudest voices rather than the deepest impacts. Vote to rank the most underrated.
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Best Physicists of All Time
Ranking physicists pits foundational breakthroughs against lasting influence on technology and theory. From classical mechanics to quantum fields and cosmology, these figures shaped how we understand reality itself. Vote to reorder the list by your own weighting of impact.
- 1.Niels Bohr
- 2.Isaac Newton
- 3.Galileo Galilei
26 candidates · 567 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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Worst Military Defeats of All Time
Military disasters have toppled empires, ended dynasties, and redrawn continents by exposing fatal errors in planning and command. These 25 defeats stand out for the combination of body count, humiliation, and irreversible change they produced. Vote to rank which loss you believe was truly the most catastrophic.
- 1.Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
- 2.Battle of Cannae
- 3.Battle of Carrhae
25 candidates · 532 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 518 votes🎨 Best Painters of All TimePainters have shaped human culture through vision, technique, and innovation across centuries. From Renaissance breakthroughs to modern experiments, their works define eras and continue to influence artists today. Vote for who you think ranks highest based on impact and mastery.
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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 Yourlist Editorial
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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.Eddington's eclipse test
- 2.Franklin's kite
- 3.Curie's radium work
8 candidates · 674 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
9 candidates · 665 votesMost influential economists everFrom 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.
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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.The personal computer
8 candidates · 660 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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Greatest moments in aviation
From the first fragile hops off a sandy dune to the roar of engines breaking the sound barrier and rockets slipping the bonds of Earth, aviation history is packed with breakthroughs that changed how humanity moves through the sky and beyond. Each milestone represents daring engineers, fearless pilots, and moments where the impossible suddenly became routine. Which of these achievements truly soars above the rest? Cast your vote and help crown the greatest moment in aviation history.
- 1.Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk
- 2.Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic
- 3.First 747 flight
8 candidates · 647 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 425 votes👑 Best Emperors in HistoryRanking emperors requires weighing territorial expansion, lasting institutions, and cultural transformation against the human costs of conquest and rule. The strongest cases rest on emperors who built durable systems rather than fleeting military gains. Vote to reorder the list by the criteria that matter most to you.
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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 Yourlist Editorial
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Best Decades in History
Decades define eras through breakthroughs, upheavals, and transformations that ripple across generations. Comparing them reveals patterns in human progress and resilience amid change. Vote for the decade you believe shaped the modern world most.
- 1.The 2000s
- 2.The 2010s
- 3.The 1910s
29 candidates · 436 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
10 candidates · 625 votesMost influential civil rights leadersThe 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.
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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 Yourlist Editorial
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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.Greek victory at Marathon
8 candidates · 607 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 411 votes👑 Best Queens in HistoryQueens who shaped nations through law, war, diplomacy, and culture left legacies that still influence borders, institutions, and ideas today. Comparing them requires weighing real governance outcomes over myth or spectacle. Vote to rank who rose highest on the merits of their rule.
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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 · 597 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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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 Yourlist Editorial
25 candidates · 438 votes🏛️ Best Buildings in the WorldBuildings embody human ambition, turning stone and steel into symbols that outlast empires. From the pyramids' ancient precision to glass towers redefining skylines, these structures spark endless debate over what makes a landmark truly great. Vote now to rank the world's best buildings.
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Best Fashion Designers of All Time
Fashion designers shape how generations dress, move, and express identity through silhouette, fabric, and cultural statements. Their legacies endure in wardrobes, runways, and street style long after their debut collections. Compare their arcs and vote for the most influential.
- 1.Coco Chanel
- 2.Christian Dior
- 3.Giorgio Armani
25 candidates · 411 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
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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 Yourlist Editorial
8 candidates · 579 votesGreatest speeches in historyThroughout history, certain speeches have risen above the moment they were spoken, shaping nations, igniting movements, and stirring the human spirit long after the last word was uttered. From battlefields to courtrooms to the steps of grand monuments, these words have carried the weight of revolutions, wars, and dreams of justice. Which speech do you believe left the deepest mark on history — cast your vote and make your voice heard.
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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 Yourlist Editorial
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Best Kings in History
Ranking history's kings pits raw conquest against lasting institutions, decisive leadership against cultural flourishing, and personal ambition against stable governance. The stakes are how we measure influence that still shapes borders, laws, and languages today. Compare the candidates and vote.
- 1.Cyrus the Great
- 2.Suleiman the Magnificent
- 3.Louis XIV
27 candidates · 376 votes · by Yourlist Editorial
