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The legend of Japan's black-clad shinobi no mono, better known as the ninja, is famous in popular culture. But the historical truth is often exaggerated.
Read MoreThe legend of Japan's black-clad shinobi no mono, better known as the ninja, is famous in popular culture. But the historical truth is often exaggerated.
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Read MoreWhen rock stars die on tour, not only is it shocking regardless of the cause, but it becomes part of their legacy. That was the case for these 11 musicians.
Read MoreAnne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.
Read MoreKurt Angle has battled all kinds of tragedy in his time, more than his fair share. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Angle.
Read MoreDolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges, obstacles, and tragedies in her life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.
Read MoreWhen it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.
Read MoreWhat do we really know about the Holy Grail? Does the Holy Grail come from the Bible, from stories of King Arthur, or what? Is the Holy Grail even a cup? Is the Holy Grail real? Where would you go to look for the Holy Grail? Here's the truth about the Holy Grail.
Read MoreThe dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
Read MoreAs the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
Read MoreOne thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
Read MoreThese rock stars died before their time, with autopsies and post-mortem investigations shedding new light on the tragic circumstances that led to their deaths.
Read MoreIn October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on the set of "Rust." Here's what we've learned in the wake of the tragedy.
Read MoreRock stars aren't exactly known for modeling good behavior, but the ones on this list have done, or been accused of doing, some truly awful things.
Read MoreThanks to post-mortem exams and official records, the world learned tragic new details about these country music legends after their deaths.
Read MoreSlipknot is one of the most recognizable and controversial heavy metal bands out there, but there were times when even its mask-wearing members went too far.
Read MoreThe 1970s were a funky time. The styles and the music left a lasting imprint, but you may not be aware of these '70s musicians who died in bizarre ways.
Read MoreAncient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
Read MoreIn the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
Read MoreIn August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
Read MoreElvis Presley rubbed shoulders with countless celebrities during his meteoric career. Turns out, meeting the King was as rock and roll as you might expect.
Read MoreOn April 14, 2016, the legendary musician Prince took to the stage in Atlanta. The two intimate yet classic concerts would also be his final performances.
Read MoreAndre the Giant became a wrestling legend in the 1970s and '80s. Despite his resume, Andre perpetually battled health problems and unwanted attention.
Read MoreNew York Dolls singer David Johansen died on February 28, 2025 after almost a decade of illness, and he faced many tragedies throughout his life.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at age 66 of an accidental drug overdose. It was just one week after his final performance on September 25.
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