The Temptation Of Christ Explained
While the temptation of Christ is perhaps lesser known than some Bible storylines, it contains within its borders some significant theological reflection.
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Why The Haitian Revolution Inspired So Many Rebellions
The Haitian Revolution not only led to independence, but it set off a ripple effect of uprisings by enslaved people across the Caribbean and South America.
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The Untold Truth Of The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground's legacy transcended the period at which they were together. In less than a decade, the band reinvented what rock music could sound like.
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The Messed Up Truth Of 2012's Benghazi Attack
Four Americans died in the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya. Subsequent investigations have been inconclusive but have driven a rift in American politics.
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The Assassination Of Julius Caesar Explained
The vicious assassination of the all-powerful consul of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar, occurred on March 15, 44 BC -- the now infamous Ides of March.
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Little Kids With Superhuman Strength
If you really tried and trained and tried and trained, you might become as awesome and strong as these kids, who bulked up before they learned to drive.
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The Best True Crime Podcasts Of 2022
True crime has exploded as a genre, with several award-winning podcasts, which have also helped solved the crime in question, worth listening to.
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The Truth Behind The Great Stink Of London
When it comes to a disgusting time in history, London summer of 1858 is a serious contender. That's when something called "the Great Stink" enveloped the city.
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Graveside Rituals At Famous Burial Spots Explained
The most fashionable cemeteries out there with lots of famous residents can get millions of visits, and each seems to have adopted specific graveside rituals.
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The Untold Truth Of The Everly Brothers
There was more to the Everly Brothers than concordant vocals. From substance abuse to smashed guitars, here's the untold truth of the Everly Brothers.
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Every Serial Killer Caught In The '00s
Serial killers are rare, though it's hard to think of a time when they didn't exist. Just about every century has some. Here are those caught in the '00s.
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Actors Who Passed Away While Filming
Actors have died in the middle of filming pretty often. Sometimes filming is incomplete when the star keels over. Here are actors who passed away while filming.
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The Untold Truth Of Green Day
Radio has rarely been without a Green Day hit since the '90s, and if you want to know a bit more about the band's story, here's the untold truth of Green Day.
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The Bible's Burning Bush Explained
Moses, hearing the voice of God in the burning bush, directing him to lead his people may be familiar. But, several interpretations explain the phenomena.
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The Millionaire Who Created A Baby Boom In 1920s Canada
Canadian Charles Millar died a jokester at heart -- setting the terms of his will as a contest for the woman who could have the most babies.
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False Things You Believe About Quentin Tarantino's Films
Even if you consider yourself a Quentin Tarantino buff, it's impossible to know everything there is to know about a man who pretty breathes cinema.
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What David Crosby's Final Year Of Life Was Really Like
He was a famously outspoken musician who continued his passion for music into his last days. Here is what David Crosby's final year of life was really like.
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Famous People Who May Have Secretly Been Spies
These famous people may have secretly been spies.
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How Is Genocide Defined?
Genocide has largely been understood as the destruction of an entire group of people. But the nuances of how to prosecute and fully define are largely debated.
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Common Myths About The First World War
World War I, perhaps the most infamous war in world history, is well-known by many. Or is it? Many common facts about the first World War are actually myths.
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The Messed Up Truth About The West Memphis Three Murders
In 1993, three 8-year-old boys disappeared from the streets of West Memphis, Ark. The following day, three more bodies were found.
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These Are The Penguins That Don't Live In The Cold
Penguins are known for living in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. However, desert penguins and forest penguins are definitely a thing.
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The Most Expensive Myths Tested On MythBusters
Over the course the 14-year run of "MythBusters," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tested some expensive myths, many of which viewers can only speculate.
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Why You Rarely See The Roswell Incident In School History Books
In July 1947, something fell from the skies over Roswell, New Mexico. Here's why you don't see the Roswell incident in school history books.
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Popular Wedding Traditions With Creepy Origins
Many of our popular wedding traditions come with creepy origin stories. Wearing identical bridesmaid dresses was an attempt to confuse evil spirits.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Comics Code Authority
An intense form of self-censorship known as the Comics Code Authority sprung up to combat the idea that comics were a corrupting influence. Here's the story.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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