Yale Has More Secret Societies Than You Realize. Here's The History
Mystery still surrounds many of Yale's secret societies, but here's what we know about 10 of the oldest and most prestigious ones.
Read More-
-
Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art.
Read More -
What Happened After The 2015 Terrorist Attacks In Paris?
The 2015 Paris attacks claimed the lives of 130 people, injuring at least 494 others. The fallout from the attacks would have profound consequences for France.
Read More -
The Untold Truth Of Gordon Lightfoot
How does one sum up one of the most respected musicians? In a nutshell: Gordon Lightfoot had an amazing life. This is the untold truth of Gordon Lightfoot.
Read More -
The Epic Tale Of Man Vs. Mouse: Ron DeSantis' Feud With Disney Explained
In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced the Don't Say Gay bill, spurring a feud between DeSantis and Disney. Here's the epic tale of man versus mouse, explained.
Read More -
Political Scandals That Rocked Early America
In America's early days, political scandals rocked the new democracy, touching both presidents and politicians.
Read More -
Hollywood's Blacklist Era: The Dark Side Of 1940s Entertainment
The 1940s might have been Hollywood's Golden Age, but the years were also marked by censorship, political attacks, sexism, and racism.
Read More -
What Really Happened To Jock Jams?
"Jock Jams" collections filled the CD wallets of millions of people in the '90s and '00s. Here's the story of how the series started, and why it ended.
Read More -
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.
Read More -
The Worst Things Joe Biden Has Ever Said
A self-proclaimed "gaffe machine," President Joe Biden has had his fair share of word blunders. Here are the worst things Biden has ever said.
Read More -
How Ancient Egypt And Egyptian Mythology Influenced The Western World
From literature to beauty trends, here are some of the more notable examples of ancient Egypt and Egyptian mythology's ongoing influence on Western culture.
Read More -
The Horrifying Story Of The Last Call Killer
Richard Rogers, also known as the Last Call Killer, preyed on the LGBTQ community, and almost didn't get caught.
Read More -
From Genius To Tragedy: The Life And Death Of Composer Robert Schumann
Ignored in his time, now considered among the greatest Romantic composers. From genius to tragedy, here is the life and death of composer Robert Schumann.
Read More -
The Dark Side Of The 1960s Music Industry
From censorship and sexism to rampant substance abuse to horrific murders, here is the dark side of the 1960s music industry.
Read More -
Operation Mincemeat: How The Allies Tricked Germany With A Dead Body
In the midst of WWII, Operation Mincemeat intended to fool the Axis that an obvious attack wasn't to be. Here's how the Allies tricked Germany with a dead body.
Read More -
Who Is Morocco's Missing Ghost Princess?
In 2017, suddenly the people of Morocco weren't seeing their once-famous princess. So who is Morocco's missing ghost princess?
Read More -
The Life And Career Of Mickey Rooney
Vaudeville performer-turned-MGM golden boy Mickey Rooney lived a very different life than the sort of characters he became famous for playing.
Read More -
Manuel Noriega: Messed Up Details About The Notorious Dictator
Manuel Noriega, the eccentric and sadistic dictator of Panama, was once in possession of a powerful political network. Here are some of the messed-up details.
Read More -
The Bill Of Rights: How The First 10 Amendments Came To Be
We all know the Bill of Rights, but how was it really created? It was a struggle marked by debate, name-calling, and suspicions about Big Brother.
Read More -
The Story Of Chad Channing's Time In Nirvana
In a way, Chad Channing is the Pete Best of Nirvana: the drummer who played for the band right before they got famous. Here's the story of his time in the band.
Read More -
Southern Generals And Admirals Who Chose To Fight For The Union
Not all Southerners joined the Confederate side during the Civil War. These are the Southern generals and admirals who chose to fight for the Union.
Read More -
Don Lemon Unmasked: 9 Facts About The Former CNN Anchor
Over a decades-long career, Don Lemon demonstrated both charm and controversy, before being dramatically fired by CNN in 2023. Here's what you should know.
Read More -
What These Numbers In The Bible Really Mean
Many different numbers have significant symbolic weight throughout scripture. Here are a few of the many symbolic numbers in the Bible and what they can mean.
Read More -
Conspiracy Theories About The British Royal Family
The British royal family's proximity to power and the darker aspects of their private lives have made them a target for countless conspiracy theories.
Read More -
The Messed Up Truth Of International Neo-Nazi Network, Atomwaffen Division
The Atomwaffen Division is a neo-Nazi group that wants to remake the world in its fascistic white supremacist image. Here's its messed up history.
Read More -
The Disturbing History Of The Killer Women Under Hitler's Regime
Thousands of women took on murderous roles under Hitler's regime in the Second World War. Here is the disturbing history of these killer women.
Read More -
Things You Can't Do In Your Dreams And Why
Everyone dreams, but there are some things that most if not all people are completely unable to do in dreams. Here are the fascinating reasons why.
Read More
