What Were Funerals Like In Colonial America?
Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.
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The Most Inbred People Throughout History
Long considered a taboo in many cultures, inbreeding can cause a range of health ailments that may span generations. Sometimes this can be taken to extremes. -
Things You Get Wrong About The Ice Age
Much of what you think you know about the Ice Age is wrong. Pop culture has given us some pretty strange ideas, but the truth might be even more extraordinary. -
Stories From Egyptian Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Not every ancient Egyptian myth is appropriate for school kids. From risqué to eerie, these are the ancient Egyptian myths they couldn't teach you in school. -
What Viking Funerals Were Really Like
No, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating. -
The Controversial Side Of Body Worlds
Body Worlds is a controversial art and science exhibit that uses donated remains in a variety of poses and cross-sections to show human anatomy. -
What If Britain Had Won The Revolutionary War?
If the British had won the Revolutionary War, what could that mean for the rebel colonists? While we can't know for sure, he's what people have speculated. -
The Real Canterbury Tales: What A Medieval Pilgrimage Was Like
Geoffrey Chaucer gave medieval pilgrimages a touch of the romantic in "The Canterbury Tales." But in reality, such pilgrimages were not always as fun. -
13 Artifacts Recovered From The Titanic Wreck
At least 1,500 people perished in the sinking of the Titanic on April 14, 1912. Here are 13 artifacts recovered from the wreck that they left behind. -
How Ancient People Consumed Drugs (And Why)
Drugs can seem like a modern fad, but the reality is that ancient humans developed a complex and sophisticated understanding of drugs that still influences us. -
11 Of The Strangest Monsters In Roman Mythology
The far-flung corners of ancient Rome gave rise to folk tales of strange monsters, from fire-breathing giants to a decidedly odd take on the unicorn. -
The Rise Of North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un assumed control of North Korea in 2011, when he was reportedly only 27 years old. Here's how he ascended to power and what he's done to keep it. -
What Happened To The Bodies At Jonestown?
More than 900 people died in the Jonestown Massacre, and what happened with their bodies was just as controversial and confusing. -
The Lives And Bizarre Deaths Of The Real-Life Twin Gynecologists
Life started well for the Marcus brothers, but took a twisted turn for the worst. Here are the lives and bizarre deaths of the real-life twin gynecologists. -
Things Found In Old Churches That Caused A Stir
When it comes to old churches, sometimes a good rummage in the basement - or just behind the altar - is enough to get eyebrows raising and tempers flaring. -
Things You Get Wrong About Appalachia
Today, many people's impressions of Appalachia are based on media like "Hillbilly Elegy." These are some of the things you're getting wrong about Appalachia. -
Numerology In Egyptian Myth Explained (And Why 3 Is So Important)
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained. -
What Happened To The Bodies At The Alamo?
As the story of the Alamo grew to mythic proportions, many wondered: What happened to the bodies? The answer is more complicated than you may think. -
Going To The Beach: The Strange History Behind The Pastime
Humans have had a complicated relationship with the beach over the centuries. Here's the strange history behind going to the beach. -
What Happened To The Bodies Of Civil War Soldiers Who Died In Battle?
As one of the deadliest conflicts in U.S. history, there were an overwhelming number of fallen soldiers to account for afterward. Here's what happened to them. -
Female Archaeologists Who Changed History Forever
Women archaeologists may be outnumbered, but they made their mark on history, quite often literally as they uncovered evidence of past people and civilizations. -
The Centuries-Old Art Of Reading Tea Leaves (And Why Victorians Loved It)
Tea reading was born out of the Victorian love of all things spooky, among other things. Here's the truth behind the centuries-old art of tea reading. -
Drag Shows Are Older Than You Realize. Here's The Real History
Drag is a performance art with a deep and diverse history. And drag shows are older than you may realize, so here's the real history. -
Why Escaping North Korea Is So Difficult And Dangerous
Regardless of why it happens, the journey out of North Korea is not easy. Here's what makes defecting from this nation so difficult and dangerous. -
The Devastating Effects Of A Supervolcano Explosion Explained
A supervolcano is a massive, destructive volcano. The consequences of this event could be nothing short of disastrous and would affect humans the world over. -
Biblical Cities That Have Been Lost To Time
The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them. -
Egyptian Myths And Legends That Will Keep You Up At Night
From undead gods to a building supposedly full of evil spirits, these are some of the Egyptian myths and legends that are bound to keep you up at night.
