Where These History Channel Stars Are Today
The History Channel's shows have stars that hail from all walks of life. Here's where these History Channel stars are today.
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Where These Notable Founding Fathers Are Buried
The Founding Fathers are some of the most studied people in history, but rarely does this accumulation of facts include where they were laid to rest.
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Why The Adam And Eve Story Stirs Up So Much Controversy
the seemingly basic story of the first couple of humans to exist is full of troubling questions. Here's why the Adam and Eve story stirs up so much controversy.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life In The Wild West
Life in the Wild West was dangerous, but the reasons you wouldn't have survived aren't necessarily the ones the movies show you. Here are the real reasons.
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Widely Held Beliefs With Unbelievable Backstories
Scientific traditions, religious doctrines, and political debates guide our beliefs ... usually. Let's see how some of our modern beliefs got to where they are.
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World Landmarks That Have Been Lost To History
Nothing is permanent, even historical landmarks. Historical landmarks have been getting destroyed since we started making monuments to history.
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Worst Neighbors In The World
Some neighbors are basically the Devil incarnate, who will completely screw up your life for no reason other than you daring to live near them.
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The Real Reason Kamikaze Pilots Wore Flying Helmets
In World War II, the United States and its allies were introduced to a form of warfare that would be unthinkable in the West: kamikaze pilots.
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What Are Incorruptible Saints And Why Don't Their Bodies Decay?
Incorruptible saints have long amazed with claims of saintly bodies untouched by time and decomposition. So what are they, and why don't their bodies decay?
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Why Some People Used To Eat Arsenic As A Beauty Treatment
Arsenic is one of the most famous poisons of all time. Here's the strange story of why some people used to eat this chemical as a beauty treatment.
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Who Were The Founders Of Harley-Davidson?
Perhaps no consumer product sold anywhere in the world is as tightly associated with its own fandom as the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. But who created it?
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The Truth Behind The Brazilian Island Where Giving Birth Is Forbidden
Brazil's Fernando de Noronha is undoubtedly one of the most paradisic places in South America — perhaps even in the world. But it has a strange past.
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The Reason Nobody Knew About Alice Ball's Role In Leprosy Treatment Until After Her Death
Born in Seattle in 1892 to a middle-class family, Alice Augusta Ball was a chemist whose contributions to science were largely forgotten. But why?
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The Untold Truth Of The 1923 Ku Klux Klan Trials
The hold that the Ku Klux Klan once had on nearly every aspect of life in some communities is staggering. This is the untold truth of the 1923 KKK Trials.
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Here's How Many Shipwrecks Are Lost In The Ocean
But how many shipwrecks are there at the bottom of the ocean? There's no telling for certain but scientists have come up with a number. It's surprisingly high.
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The Sad Truth About The Kiss Nightclub Fire
It was January 27, 2013, and the last weekend of summer break for Brazilian college students, many headed to Kiss Nightclub to enjoy some moments of freedom.
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The Motivation Behind The BTK Killer's Murders
Bind. Torture. Kill. That was the goal of Dennis Rader, who gave himself the nickname "BTK" — but he claims his motivation came from something called Factor X.
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Where Are Stalin's Descendants Now?
Joseph Stalin was a dictator who led the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics between 1929 and 1953. Where are his descendants now?
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Here's What The Bible Says About Marriage
The Bible has served as a guide for the billions of people who have chosen to live by its sacred writings, which include teachings on marriage.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Roger Tichborne
Roger's mother, Lady Henriette Tichborne, always held out hope her son was still alive. She'd heard rumors that some of the ships' passengers were rescued .
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Why Larry King Filed For Bankruptcy
Larry King is one of the most legendary figures in broadcast history, but his career — like so many in broadcasting — wasn't always smooth sailing.
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When Was 911 Invented?
Calling 911 in an emergency is embedded in the mind of every American from preschool. The emergency number seems like it's always been there — but has it?
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How Many Victims Did 'Gorilla Man' Earle Nelson Have?
Known as the "Gorilla Man," Earle Nelson was a prolific serial killer and rapist born in 1897. He's considered the first 20th-century sex serial killer.
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The True Story Of The Bombing Of United Airlines Flight 629
Within 11 minutes of departure, United Airlines Flight 629 crashed, killing all 39 people and five crew members on board.
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Here's How This Religious Sect Copied Adam And Eve's Lifestyle
The Adamites were a sect of 15th century Hussites who were convinced that God wanted them to strip off their clothes. If you're wondering why, read on.
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How Green Victorian Dresses Killed Those Wearing Them
You might have heard the expression "knock 'em dead" related to fashion. Often, the meaning of this phrase is anything but literal, but there is one exception.
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Inside The North Korean Prison Case Of Otto Warmbier
The horrors that were inflicted on Otto Warmbier cannot be overstated, even as it's likely that the full extent of what was done to him will never be known.
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