Russia's Centuries-Old Churches Defy Modern Construction Methods
Many's the structure that causes the viewer to ask, in awe and wonder, "How did they do that?" Add two all-wooden Russian churches to that list.
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This Is The Deadliest Month Of The Year In America
With the change in the seasons each year, there are risks and benefits. However, studies have shown that annually, one particular month is the deadliest.
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The Pemberton Mill Disaster Explained
The Industrial Revolution was one rife with change and tragedy. Among those tragic events was the collapse of Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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The Most Unconvincing Bigfoot Sightings In History
The evidence that Bigfoot exists is shaky at best. Even if you are a believer, these unconvincing Bigfoot sightings might be enough to change your mind.
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Thanksgiving Was Celebrated Twice In 1939 Due To A Confusing Change By Franklin Roosevelt
There are certain powers that come with the office of president of the United States, and then there are the gray areas of presidential authority.
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What Happens If A US Citizen Dies In Another Country?
Dying abroad isn't ideal for a variety of reasons, including the cost to your family members. Here's what happens if a US citizen dies in another country.
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A Knot Convinced Many That Damon Crestwood Killed Patrick Mullins On Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
The death of Patrick Mullins is covered on Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." Here's why a knot convinced many that Damon Crestwood killed him.
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Where Does Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Rebecca Downey Believe Her Missing Children Are?
In 2014, Rebecca Downey said goodbye to her children before they left for a visit with their father, but never returned. Here is where the children might be.
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When Was The First Veterans Day?
Veterans Day commemorates Americans who serve or have served in the armed forces. It wasn't always a holiday, however. This was the first Veteran's Day.
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The Horrific Sinking Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Remains An Unsolved Mystery
The Edmund Fitzgerald was a ship that tragically sunk in Michigan's Lake Superior during a storm. Here's why the sinking remains an unsolved mystery.
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Where Is Levi Strauss Buried?
Levi Strauss was a 19th-century entrepreneur whose revolutionary products continue to find a market share in the 21st century. What is his final resting place?
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Teddy Roosevelt's Forgotten Conservation Legacy For Birds
President Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his many different accomplishments. However, what is largely forgotten is his conservation legacy for birds.
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The Only Times The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Was Canceled
It might be an unofficial piece of American popular culture, but no less iconic for all of that: the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by Macy's.
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Where Is Rebecca Downey From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Now?
After two siblings went missing in 2014 allegedly at the hands of their father, the children's mother, Dr. Rebecca Downey, has not given up the search.
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Why The Crazy Horse Monument Hasn't Been Finished
A monument to Crazy Horse, the famed Native American who defeated General Custer. Here's why the giant monument to Crazy Horse hasn't been finished.
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The Mysterious 1965 Death Of JFK Assassination Investigator Dorothy Kilgallen
In her day, Dorothy Kilgallen was a well-known and well-regarded print journalist, columnist, and TV personality. Her death still raises questions.
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Why The Voting Age In America Is 18
You've heard it said a million times: "You can go to war when you're 18, but you can't have a drink until you're 21." Why? Let's take a look.
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Damon Crestwood's Conversation With A Mullins Family Friend Sounds Unsettling In Hindsight
On January 27, 2013, Patrick Mullins disappeared after taking his boat out on Florida's Braden River. Daniel Crestwood soon raised red flags.
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Inside The Mysterious 2013 Death Of Patrick Mullins From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
Patrick Mullins' mysterious 2013 death remains unsolved today, and features on Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." Here are some theories about what happened.
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The Gruesome Nazi Murder Of All Quiet On The Western Front Author's Sister
War is an ugly, costly affair, not only in terms of economics, but the cost inflicted on families -- either directly, through military service, or reprisals.
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Inside Ava Gardner's Decades-Long Commitment To The Civil Rights Movement
Ava Gardner was known as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but she was also known for her decades-long commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy As The 'Conservation President' Is Well-Earned
President Theodore Roosevelt was a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete, in addition to his accomplishments as a historian, scholar, and public servant.
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The Death Of The Manson Family Attorney, Ronald Hughes, Has Sparked Theories For 50 Years
The Tate-LaBianca murders shook the world and shined the spotlight on Charles Manson and the killers, who he ordered to carry out lethal attacks.
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What Really Happened To John Wayne Gacy's Brain After His Death
So many of us wish we could peer inside the brain of John Wayne Gacy to see if there is some kind of anomaly or injury that ordinary people do not possess.
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The Ancient 2,700-Year-Old Carvings In Iraq That Have Survived ISIS Attacks
These 2,700-year-old carvings in Iraq survived ISIS bombings and still remain today. Here's the story behind the ancient carvings.
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What Is A Cabinet Of Curiosities?
Long before there were the institutional entities we now know as museums, there were private collections of, well, interesting stuff -- cabinets of curiosities.
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What Is An Ofrenda, A Key Component Of Day Of The Dead Celebrations?
Today, people celebrate el Día de los Muertos by going to cemeteries to leave food and offerings on their loved ones' graves and leave ofrenda on an altar.
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