The Burry Man: Who Is This Scottish Ritual Figure?
Thanks to the proliferation of information across the internet, previously obscure European rituals and cultic characters have become more widely known.
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The Allegedly Harsh Conditions Of The Bahamas' Fox Hill Prison
The Bahamas are known for being a beautiful paradise. However, a beloved vacation spot for some is quite literally a hellish prison for others.
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Why Meta Is Being Sued For The Death Of An Ethiopian Professor
Meta Platforms, Facebook's parent company, is being sued for the death of an Ethiopian professor. Here are the details about what sparked the lawsuit.
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The Pagan Origins Of Making A Wish On An Eyelash
Like many other traditions, the act of making a wish on a fallen eyelash developed from pagan roots. Here's how this superstition came to be.
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How Did The Modern Korean Alphabet Originate?
Korean is not only phonetic but also has one of the easiest-to-learn alphabets in the world (at least, according to some speakers). So how did it originate?
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Caught Red-Handed?
The term "caught red-handed" has been in common parlance for quite a while. The phrase's origins, though, may have a very bloody and nefarious history.
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The Puzzling Object That Emerged On Daytona Beach
In December 2022, a mysterious object surfaced in Daytona Beach, Florida, following two powerful hurricanes that swept through the region. Here's the story.
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The History Of Walking Explained
A number of physical advantages distinguish human beings from much of the animal kingdom, including opposable thumbs, brain size, and walking on two feet.
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What Does A Necklace Found At An English Burial Site Tell Us About Ancient Women In Power?
An old necklace offers insight into the Anglo-Saxon era of English history and particularly what life was like for powerful women who lived in that time period.
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The Best History Podcasts Of 2022
Luckily for people interested in history today, there is a plethora of options available when it comes to uncovering the past, including a variety of podcasts.
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Some Think That Tetherball Has A Disturbing Origin Dating Back To The 9th Century
Many might remember the tall vertical pole that stood off the side of childhood playgrounds for tetherball. And some think it has a disturbing origin.
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This Welsh Christmas Tradition Is Truly Chilling
Alert readers know that Christmas isn't the only holiday festival this time of year, nor are its traditions the only cultural celebrations around the globe.
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Why The Winklevoss Twins Are Pinching Pennies Because Of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX Collapse
The late 2022 collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX cryptocurrency exchange affected the billionaire twin Winklevoss brothers, Tyler and Cameron.
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The Groundbreaking Clean-Energy Discovery Made At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The groundbreaking clean-energy discovery made at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California is a big step for science but has a long way to go.
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George Meegan's 6-Year Walk Across The Americas Left Him Dispirited And Enlightened
George Meegan, a British adventurer, set out in 1977 to walk on foot from the southernmost tip of South America to the northernmost point in North America.
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Companies That Have Been In Business For More Than 1,000 Years
The majority of businesses barely survive three decades, but these establishments, from Japanese sweet shops to Irish pubs, are entering their second century.
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The Oldest Human DNA Found Was Located In A Gruesome Place
The oldest human DNA on record was found back in 1994 in the Atapuerca Mountains in northern Spain. And it was found in a pretty gruesome place.
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Was There A Real Person Named Sears?
Many of us know Sears as the massive, mall-based department store our parents saw as a go-to for all their shopping. But was there a real person named Sears?
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All Of The Pop Culture References On Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti Cover
Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" featured various culturally significant people on its album art, from Hollywood stars to the band themselves.
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The History Of Mike Leach's Famous 'Air Raid' Offense
University of Mississippi coach Mike Leach certainly favors the aerial game; his system has been called the "air raid" offense. Here's the history.
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The Wildest Inheritance Disputes Ever
The heirs to big fortunes tend to get a bit litigious once the one who had been holding the purse strings dies. These are the wildest inheritance disputes ever.
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The Southern Tradition That Has Its Origins In African Spirituality
There are those who view modern America as a melting pot, a place where numerous cultures and societies have come together and shared their traditions.
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An Eye-Opening Number Of German Soldiers In WWII Had Jewish Lineage
During World War II, the last place that a person of Jewish descent would want to be was Germany. So why did so many Jewish men serve in the German military?
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What Happened To Columbia House?
Monthly subscription services are common these days, but if you're old enough, you'll remember Columbia House. So what happened to it? Let's find out.
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Inside Howard Hughes' Serious 1936 Car Accident
Howard Hughes seemed to live several lifetimes over the course of his 70 years -- lifetimes that included taking the life of an innocent man one night in 1938.
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Why So Many Catholic Churches In The Netherlands Were Destroyed In The 16th Century
At various points in history, in different nations, religion has been a focal point not just of personal belief, but national, even international, tension.
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2022's Most Stunning New Historical Discoveries
2022 has seen many notable developments in archeology and history, including more mummies, sunken ships, and new science.
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