Why Augustine Of Canterbury Had A Very Busy Christmas Day In 597
St. Augustine's conversion efforts culminated in one of the most important events in English history, on Christmas Day 597. Here's what happened.
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Why Did Stephen King Compare A Film Adaption Of One Of His Books To 'Cafeteria Mashed Potatoes'?
Stephen King is one of the world's most prolific writers. But for the acclaimed horror maestro, one particular movie adaptation really missed the mark.
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The Sporting Theory Behind The Origin Of Long Johns
The term "long johns" has become a common way of describing long underwear, but where does the term come from? Here's the sporting history behind the word.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
What, exactly, did Hitler plan to do with the U.S. if he happened to win World War II? The answer to that is pretty strange and very complicated.
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The Horrible Truth About Living In The Highest Town In The World
Hidden within Peru's Andes Mountains at Mount Ananea's highest peak and sitting at the foot of the permanently frozen glacier is the highest town in the world.
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Ancient Languages That Completely Disappeared
Some ancient languages are still uttered plenty beyond the grave, like Latin and Ancient Greek, but other ancient languages are just gone.
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Why The First Victim Of The Chernobyl Disaster Could Never Be Recovered
Chernobyl in modern Ukraine is remembered as the world's worst nuclear accident. Here is why the body of the first victim of the disaster was never recovered.
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One Chilean Desert Faced Major Devastation After Its First Rainfall In Centuries
A desert in Chile faced major devastation in the wake of its first rainfall in centuries. Here's how torrential rain impacted the desert.
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The Real-Life Story Of John Hinckley Jr.
John Hinckley Jr. was released in 2022, after 35 years in a psychiatric hospital. The disturbing tale of the man who shot Ronald Reagan is back in public view.
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The Reason Ted Koppel's Father Was Considered An Enemy Alien By England During WWII
The father of Ted Koppel, a legendary journalist, was considered an enemy alien during World War II. Here's what he had to endure.
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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What British Royal Family Visits To Other Countries Are Really Like
Royal visits are a long-standing tradition, but they're no idle lark. This is what British Royal Family visits to other countries are really like.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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An Armenian Cave Was Home To The Oldest Leather Shoe In The World
A basic clothing necessity has to be shoes. Recently, archaeologists announced that the oldest-known leather shoe was discovered in an Armenian cave.
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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The Mystery Of Two Greek Gods That Don't Fit With All The Rest
some gods stand out in ways that make it clear that they're not indigenously Greek, or at least have unusual origins. Such is the case with two in particular.
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Ways Religious Leaders Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe Vs. Wade
American women didn't have the legal right to abortion until 1973. Surprisingly religious leaders advocated for choice, helping and counseling women.
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The Origin Of The Famous Shaka 'Hang Loose' Greeting Isn't Nearly As Positive As One Would Think
The "hang loose" hand gesture aka the "shaka" sign seems to speak of happiness, effortless coolness, and casualness. But what are its origins?
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The Possible 1972 Zodiac Killer Attack That Remains A Mystery
The crimes perpetrated by the Zodiac Killer continue to haunt Northern California, with theories abounding, and at least one survivor's tale.
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How Some Counties In Alabama Fought Against The Confederates In The Civil War
Although the American Civil War was largely fought along geographical lines, there were those Southerners who disagreed with the dissolution of the Union.
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How Hindu Traditions Explain The Phases Of The Moon
During one Hindu celebration, gazing upon the moon is thought to bestow a surprisingly specific curse that explains the different phases of the moon.
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A Look At The Time Helen Keller Flew A Plane Across The Sea
Helen Keller was a woman of inspiration to millions across the globe, an individual both blind and deaf who nevertheless became an author and advocate.
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How The Horrific 2008 Death Of 6-Year-Old Abigail Taylor Led To New Legislation
It's a tragic fact of life that sometimes, a horrific accident has to occur before legal protections are enacted to safeguard the well-being of children.
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Watching A Donkey Eat Figs Is Said To Have Made A Greek Philosopher Literally Die Of Laughter
While it might seem like something out of a cartoon or a "Monty Python" sketch, it turns out that it is actually completely possible to laugh until you die.
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What Is The Significance Of A Spirit Animal Among Indigenous Cultures?
Various indigenous cultures have their own interpretations and traditions when it comes to spirit animals, as there's no one-size-fits-all read.
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Why Marie Curie's Nobel Prize Win Was So Significant
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientific pioneer, one of the most brilliant minds ever celebrated by the Nobel Prize committee -- and for very good reason.
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Europe's Oldest Map Dates Back Over 4,000 Years Into The Bronze Age
The oldest map in Europe dates back over 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Here's what it depicted, and why the map is historically important.
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