Why The Excavation Of The So-Called World's Oldest Pyramid Is So Controversial
When we think of pyramids -- the structures, not the schemes -- we often think of the works of Ancient Egypt. But there's something even older out there.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
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How A 3-Year-Old Boy Used A Metal Detector To Discover A $4M Artifact
A 3-year-old boy used a metal detector to discover an artifact worth $4 million dollars. Here's how the impressive discovery happened.
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Fanny: The History-Making All-Female Band You've Never Heard Of
Fanny was an all-girl rock group in the early 1970s, a time when women in rock music faced many barriers.
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Was Davy Crockett An Effective Legislator?
Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman who later served in the U.S. House of Representatives. But was he actually an effective legislator?
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The True Story Of The Unexploded Atomic Bomb The US Dropped In Canada
Years ago, after World World II had ended, the United States dropped an unexploded atomic bomb on Canada. Here's a closer look at this wild story.
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Game Of Thrones Almost Scored A Rock Legend For A Big Cameo
"Game of Thrones" is known for having plenty of celebrity cameos, but one never materialized. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin was asked to appear, but declined.
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The Most Notable Moments In Queen Elizabeth II's Reign
Here are some of the moments that have shaped the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the only head of state within living memory for most Britons.
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How The California Gold Rush Led To Levi's Jeans
The California Gold Rush of 1849 is credited with immeasurably altering the economy of the United States and, in fact, the world. Another byproduct? Clothing.
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Babe Ruth Didn't Know What His Real Age Was For A Staggering Amount Of Time
If you get famous enough, if your accomplishments take on the sheen of legend, eventually, actual legends will spring up around you. Just ask Babe Ruth.
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Horrific Things You Don't Know About Airbnbs
From hidden cameras and illegal listings to drugged drinks and knifepoint sexual assaults, here are some of the worst stories of alleged Airbnb nightmares.
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10 Movies About Hitler History Buffs Should Watch
The medium of film has not shirked in its duty to document, mock, and understand an all-too-human evil that was Adolf Hitler.
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The History Of The Forgotten Jeweled Skeletons
Here's the story of the mysterious and elaborately jeweled skeletons of the so-called martyrs of the Counter-Reformation and where you can find them today.
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How The Assassination Of Amalasuntha Invoked The Wrath Of Justinian I
Amalasuntha's life was an empire-transforming one full of intrigue and betrayal. Here's how her assassination invoked the wrath of Justinian I.
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Here's What May Have Happened If Germany Invaded The United Kingdom During WWII
The outcome of World War II is universally agreed to be one of the most — if not the most — defining events of the 20th century and all human history.
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How Different Religions Describe Hell
While hellfire and the devil with a pitchfork may be Christian constructs, many religions have their own ideas of what hell looks like.
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The Messed Up Truth About The French Town Nazis Torched
When it comes to Oradour-sur-Glane, unanswered questions abound. Here's the messed up truth about the French village razed and torched by the Nazis.
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The Origin Of The Phrase Give Up The Ghost
The phrase "give up the ghost" has become common in our everyday vernacular, but where does it actually come from. Turns out, it has roots in the Holy Bible.
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What The Final Months Of Napoleon's Life Were Like
Napoleon Bonaparte met his tragic demise in exile on the island of St. Helena, and many suspect he was poisoned. This is what his final months were really like.
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John Hinckley Jr. Attempted To Assassinate Another President Before Reagan
Just months into his first term as president, Ronald Reagan nearly died at the hands of a would-be assassin. And Reagan was not the shooter's first target.
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Why A Man's Personal Ad From 1865 Still Has Us Laughing Today
Let's face it: Finding The Special One for your life isn't easy today, and as the historical record shows, it's never really been all that easy before.
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The Untold Truth Of The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia
Of the Wonders, the statue of Zeus at Olympia has one of the most interesting histories, and it has thrived as long as the Olympics thrived.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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The Oldest Foods In The World Discovered By Archaeologists
What were our ancient ancestors eating, and do traces of ancient meals still exist today? Absolutely! Can you sample some of them? Well, technically, yes.
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President James Garfield's Gut-Wrenching Final Words
James Garfield had a fairly unremarkable presidency, but he was one of the few presidents to be assassinated in office. These were his final words.
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The Hollywood Restaurateur Who Passed Himself Off As A Russian Prince
In the 1940s and 1950s, he owned one of Hollywood's most famous and popular restaurants: Romanoffs. He also passed himself off as a Russian prince.
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Before Her Death, A Bulgarian Mystic Predicted Scary Pandemic News For 2022
Baba Vanga, the Bulgarian mystic, is said to have predicted many incidents that have occurred in the past. Some of her predictions for 2022 are a little scary.
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