Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special.
Comedian and actor Steve Martin has graced our screens and made us laugh in spades for decades. However, there's more to Steve Martin than you might think.
Earthquakes may seem inevitable, unstoppable, and indifferent to the actions of people. As it runs out, human activity and earthquakes go hand in hand.
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.
If you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect.
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.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were part of the vanguard of American rock music, enduring for four decades. But behind the scenes, their life was pretty tough.
After the fame and fortune of their first big hit, not all musicians live happily ever after. Some fade away into obscurity with tragedy at their heels.
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
Every so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian.
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
Tobias Forge and his band Ghost thrilled audiences with their satanic-inspired acts. While Forge remained a private type, there's plenty to learn about him.
President John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch.
Given the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy.
The Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution.
Surfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros.
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.
When famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples.
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
Paul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with.
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much — which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.