One Of The Biggest Mistakes In Cartography History Involves California
One of the biggest mistakes in cartography history involves California, where early explorers thought the area was an island and mapped it as such.
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Why Election Day Is In November
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. -
Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted. -
The Real Reason Switzerland Has So Many Secret Bunkers
Hundreds of thousands of secret bunkers are scattered all across Switzerland. To find out the reason for theire existence, we have to go back decades. -
History Of Fascism Explained
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. -
Inside Werner Herzog's War-Torn And Impoverished Childhood
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. -
Why The '90s Clear Phones Became So Popular
Remember the clear phones from the 1990s? They were pretty popular for a while along with other clear tech - so what happened? Here's the story. -
Why Britain's Robin Hood Tree Is So Revered
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. -
The History Of U.S. Government Shutdowns Explained
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. -
The Dark Truth About La Luz Del Mundo
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. -
What Is Muscular Christianity And What Do Followers Believe?
There are many approaches to Christianity, including the idea of Muscular Christianity that came about in the 19th century. Here's what followers believe. -
The Real Reason Many Gravestones Face East
Some ancient cultures buried their dead facing east, and though the reason behind the tradition has changed, many gravestones still face east today. -
The Untold Truth Of The 1969 Royal Family Documentary The Queen Banned
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. -
How Many Senators Have Died While In Office?
It might not happen as often anymore, but United States senators sometimes die while in office. Here's how many have died in total as of 2023. -
US Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead At 90
California's longest-standing senator and one of the longest-standing women in U.S. congressional history, Dianne Feinstein, has died at age 90. -
The Astonishing Bible Story Of Balaam's Talking Donkey
The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey. -
How George Washington Picked The White House's Location
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 14 Presidents Who Served A Second Term
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 Controversial Reason Myanmar Changed Its Name (& Why Some Still Call It Burma)
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. -
What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First Female Astronauts At NASA
NASA's first six women astronauts were part of the diverse class of '78, known as Astronaut Group 8. Here's what it was really like for them. -
Who Is Mount Rushmore Named After?
Native American's had their own name for Mount Rushmore that translated to "Six Grandfathers." Here's how the rock formation got its current name. -
What Is The JFK Magic Bullet Theory?
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. -
12 Notable Figures Who Served On D-Day
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. -
The Real Story Behind The First Washington Monument
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. -
Why Do So Many People In The Book Of Genesis Have Long Lifespans?
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. -
Why Columbus Day And Indigenous Peoples' Day Are The Same Day
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. -
The Secret Service Code Names For JFK And His Family
The United States Secret Service gives code names to presidents and their family members. Here's how the agency referred to JFK and his loved ones.
