Legendary Swords From Famous Myths
The only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this.
Read MoreThe only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this.
Read MorePatricide, defined as killing one's own father, has repulsed and shocked people for thousands of years. Yet cases continue to occur well into the 21st century.
Read MoreThe year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
Read MoreAfter the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
Read MoreThe relationship between Mike Pense and Donalt Trump has been both contentious and amicable, culminating in a falling out after the 2020 election.
Read MoreIn a 78-day armed standoff, the Kanien'kehĂ :ka (or Mohawk) people in Canada fought for their right to their land. Here's the full story of the 1990 Oka Crisis.
Read MoreDavid Letterman has been hosting shows on television for 30 years. Here's the history of his life, from growing up in Indiana to becoming a late-night icon.
Read MoreIn the late '80s and early '90s, action man Steven Seagal was a major star, but failure and controversy followed. Here is the rise and fall of Steven Seagal.
Read MoreWakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations.
Read MorePeter Steele's sudden death left a void in the Goth scene that has never been truly filled. These are some tragic details about Type O Negative's Peter Steele.
Read MoreFor over 50 years, Cyprus has been divided, but the lines of its division were drawn much earlier. Here is a review of why Cyprus is divided.
Read MoreNo matter how they manage it, there can only be one person in the world who is the first consumer to get their hands on a new kind of technology.
Read MoreThere are 38 different feline species, and here, we take a look at the differences of 13 of them, including the big cats and the bigger of the smaller cats.
Read MoreFootball fans and non-fans alike are familiar with the feats Peyton Manning achieved on the field. But here's what he's been up to since retiring from the NFL.
Read MoreIn part because of the tragedy, loss, and what-might-have-been that surrounds Big Star and its members, the band has become legendary.
Read MoreFrom the "Mona Lisa" to van Gogh's "Sunflowers," some of the world's most famous works of art have been targeted by vandals. Here are a few shocking examples.
Read MoreThere are some icons of pop culture and entertainment that just need no introduction, and Oprah Winfrey is one of those. Here are some tragic details about her.
Read MoreWhat does it take to be one of the most feared women in the United States? Take a look here at some who made the cut.
Read More"Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe, is arguably the first English novel of all time. Here are two of the most probable real-life inspirations for Crusoe.
Read MoreWhen it comes to spooky, there's just something about shipwrecks, isn't there? Seriously, it's no wonder stories of hauntings have grown up around shipwrecks.
Read MoreMany of Christianity's most sacred sites are located in Israel and Palestine, with others in Africa and Europe. These are the holiest sites in Christianity.
Read MoreDiplomats have committed all sorts of crimes, both odd and egregious, only to end up with little punishment. These are the worst crimes committed by diplomats.
Read MoreCountless monuments and temples throughout the world have been constructed within Judaism's 4,000-year history. Here are some of the holiest sites in Judaism.
Read MoreYou may know some stats about Wayne Gretzky, but there are some facts about the world's greatest hockey player that you may not be familiar with.
Read MoreAlthough the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.
Read MoreMuslims visit many important sites to pray and feel connected with Islamic religious history. Here are some of the holiest locations in Islam.
Read MoreFor centuries, searches for criminals were run by the military. But more recently, law enforcement has taken on many of the most notorious manhunts in the U.S.
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