This Is How John Wayne Gacy Was Finally Caught
Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy brutally murdered 33 men and boys from 1972 until his arrest in the final days of 1978.
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The Truth About Wild West Gunfights
Shootouts in the Wild West are in the popular imagination and, believe it or not, a common occurrence, pretty violent, and simply good guys vs. bad guys.
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16 Best Inventions From The Industrial Revolution
During the Industrial Revolution the world switched from an agricultural one to the industrialized society of today. It was fueled by these inventions.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has become known for the brutal battles fought, with thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives lost. Medics worked alongside troops, saving lives.
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The Legacy Of Johannes Gutenberg Explained
The importance of Johannes Gutenberg's contribution to Western civilization has never been in doubt. This is the legacy of Johannes Gutenberg explained.
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What It Was Really Like To Party Like An Ancient Egyptian
At any point in history, people liked to party, and ancient Egypt is no exception. Here's what it was really like to party like an ancient Egyptian.
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The 25-Year-Old Soldier Who Became The Youngest Head Of State In The World
Following a surprise coup of Sierra Leone's president, 25-year-old soldier Valentine Strasser was made the new dictator. But that wasn't the end of the story.
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DNA Research Reveals A Strange Truth About Families In Ancient Greece
DNA research reveals a strange truth about families in ancient Greece and the unexpected family members they chose to marry.
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The Most Disastrous Riots In American History
America has a pretty long history of civil unrest, with riots over the last couple of centuries remaining scarily relevant today.
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How The Richest Family In America Got So Rich
The Waltons are by far the richest family in America. Their estimated net worth is somewhere around $215 billion thanks to their chain fo Walmart enterprises.
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The Untold Truth Of Adam And Eve's Daughters
Some think that Adam and Eve had more children than Cain and Abel, and not all of them were sons. This is the untold truth of Adam and Eve's daughters.
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The Legend Of Bluebeard Finally Explained
The legend of Bluebeard has been preserved through the writings Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well as folklore across the world. Here's a rundown.
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Bastet: A Guide To The Egyptian Cat Goddess
Bastet could be a gentle protector or a fierce punisher, and a riotous festival was held every year in her honor. Here's a primer on the Egyptian cat goddess.
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How Crowd Surges Can Kill People
At about 9:15 p.m. on Friday, November 5, at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, catastrophe struck concertgoers.
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Expert Shares The Dirty Truth About The Cecil Hotel Drinking Water
Elisa Lam was found dead in the Cecil Hotel's water tank, which contaminated the drinking water, according to this expert.
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The Wild Real-Life Story Of George IV
King George IV lived a life of excess, a far cry from how he was brought up under the eye of mad King George III. Here is his wild real-life story.
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The Tragic Death Of General Douglas MacArthur
Famed World War I and II general, Douglas MacArthur, is a major as well as controversial figure in American military history.
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The Sad Death Of John DeLorean
The name John DeLorean is synonymous with glamorous automobiles, and his life was a shining example of the classic American Dream.
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The Twisted History Of Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is the former home and plantation of the first President of the United States George Washington, located in Virginia.
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The Wild True Story About The Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has one of the most fascinating creation stories — one that involves murder, mental illness, decades of work, and tragic endings.
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Forgotten Union Generals From The American Civil War
Many might recognize names like Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee from history class, but here are some of the forgotten Union generals from the Civil War.
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Are These The Most Famous Curses Of All Time?
From King Tut and the Hope diamond to Macbeth and the Kennedys, these may be the most famous curses of all time.
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How Tenzing Norgay Became A Mountaineering Legend
Tenzing Norgay, the legendary Sherpa who made history scaling Mount Everest, remains a mystery to many today. Here's how he became a mountaineering legend.
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What Really Happened To Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane's life was a little more complicated — and a bit less glamorous — than it's been portrayed over the years.
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Fake Bible Verses Used In Movies
A lot of people are unfamiliar enough with the Bible that filmmakers can throw pretty much anything in a movie. Here are some fake bible verses used in movies.
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New Atlantis: The Crazy True Story Of The Micronation
In 1964, Ernest Hemingway's younger brother Leicester established New Atlantis off the coast of Jamaica. This is the crazy true story of the micronation.
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The Insane True Story Of Teddy Roosevelt
While no single article could possibly contain it all, here are just a few of the details of the truly insane life of Theodore Roosevelt.
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