The timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
From its earliest roots, fascism has a long, storied, and abhorrent history. It's not as clear-cut as you may think, and it didn't start with the Nazis, either.
Filmmaker Werner Herzog was born on September 5, 1942, amid World War II and before the bombing of Munich. The story of his childhood is an interesting one.
Britain's so-called "Robin Hood" tree was was recently felled in an act of vandalism, shocking and saddening the nation. Here's why the tree is so revered.
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
La Luz del Mundo was founded by Aarón Joaquín González in 1926. The church grew under the leadership of his son, but was plagued by controversy from the start.
There are many approaches to Christianity, including the idea of Muscular Christianity that came about in the 19th century. Here's what followers believe.
In 1969, the BBC aired an unprecedented look at the daily life of the royal family. The documentary, titled "Royal Family," was soon banned by Queen Elizabeth.
The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey.
The White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
The United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
The Southeast Asian country known as Myanmar changed its name in 1989 after the Junta regime came to power. However, some still call it Burma. Here's why.
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, theories swirled around the details of his death. Here's the magic bullet theory.
While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
Most people are likely familiar with D.C.'s Washington Monument, but there is an earlier version. Here's the real story behind the first Washington monument.
In the Book of Genesis, several people are described as living to nearly 1,000 years old. Here's why so many Biblical characters had such long lifespans.
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.