King Alaric's Gold: The Hidden Treasure The Nazis Couldn't Find
Adolf Hitler's obsession with the occult went to the extreme. It also launched a secret government search for Visigoth King Alaric's rumored buried treasure.
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The Real Reason Denmark Owns Greenland
How did Greenland, so close to North America and populated primarily by Inuit, end up under Danish rule? Here's the real reason Denmark owns Greenland.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alan Turing
On June 8, 1954, the housekeeper of Alan Turing discovered a shock — Turing's body.
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The Untold Truth Of The NRA
That clear partisan connection, the rigid attitude toward gun control, and its money woes put the modern NRA well at odds with its beginnings.
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The Real Reason No One Lives In Hampton Court Palace Today
Hampton Court Palace is one of many palaces belonging to the Queen. And no one lives there. Here's why.
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The Real Reason Ancient People Didn't See The Color Blue
Blue is one of the most soothing colors. But, if you lived during ancient times, you might not have the chance even to choose that color.
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Being Lovesick Was Considered An Actual Disease In The Middle Ages
Ah, love. Sweet love. Fall in love, and you probably have some biological manifestations along with the emotional. Is that why we call it lovesick?
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Bill Clinton's Haunting Memory Of His Stepfather Is Quite The Eye-Opener
We're probably past the days when a candidate talks about being born in a log cabin. That doesn't mean chief executives didn't have challenges growing up.
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There's A Big Reason Why JFK Kept A Coconut On His Desk
Former President John F. Kennedy is one of the most known and beloved presidents in American history. Here's why he kept a coconut on his desk.
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Chilling Details From The Bay Of Pigs Invasion
One of the biggest scandals of JFK's presidency, the Bay of Pigs invasion was a total disaster. These are the chilling details from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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The Disturbing Truth About Sundown Towns
A sundown town is defined as any community that was deliberately established to only allow white residents. Here is their disturbing history.
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The Person Who Shot Down The Famed Red Baron Remains A Mystery
The Red Baron was the most feared pilot during World War I. But he was eventually shot down, and who should get the credit has remained up for debate.
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How Nostradamus' Judaism Helped Shape His Science
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
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The Truth About The Underground Chamber In The Lincoln Memorial
The long-forgotten Lincoln Memorial basement, known as the "Undercroft," is expected to reopen for tours after an extensive renovation.
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Halley's Comet's Stunning Connection To Three Of History's Biggest Events
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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The Truth About The Real Life Explorer Who Inspired Indiana Jones
The "Indiana Jones" movie franchise is as iconic as they come. Here is the truth about the real life explorer who inspired the films.
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What Was Used As Paint In Cave Paintings?
We think of our distant, cave-dwelling ancestors as focused on basic survival: eat; don't get eaten. Caves around the world have preserved more: their art.
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What David Really Looked Like According To The Bible
A ruler for 40 years, many people know of David from the famous Bible story of how he killed Goliath. But what does he look like?
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The Truth About King Solomon's Magic Ring
The Qur'an, Rabbinic lore, and extrabiblical texts like the "Wisdom of Solomon" depict a very different version of Solomon, though: He's a wielder of magic.
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Things Only Adults Notice When Reading The Bible
Though many children learn about the Bible in Sunday school, those teachings aren't everything. These are some things only adults notice when reading the Bible.
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What Queen Victoria Really Thought About Motherhood
Queen Victoria once wrote that children often turn out to be a "bitter disappointment" to their parents. What did she really think about motherhood?
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The Untold Truth Of Christianity
Any time something is as old as Christianity, there are going to be some hidden secrets or common misconceptions. This is the untold truth of Christianity.
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Here's Why Blackcurrant Was Banned In The US For Over 50 Years
Blackcurrants are a fruit common in European pastries and teas, but many people in the U.S. may have never tasted one if they haven't traveled abroad.
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The Tragic Death Of Sally Ride
Despite her fame as the first American woman in space, Sally Ride kept two secrets until her death — her sexuality and her battle with a serious illness.
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Uranus Originally Had This Very Ordinary Name
Uranus has a unique name in that it's the only planetary moniker with a toilet humor-based joke attached. Here's the history of how it came by its name.
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Monarchs Who Have Celebrated A Platinum Jubilee
In the United Kingdom, there is a nationwide party called a jubilee to mark the anniversary of a monarch's reign after 25, 50, and 60 years.
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Stephen Hawking Made Star Trek History With This Moment
Stephen Hawking had one of the most agile scientific minds in history. He was also known for his humor which he put to good use in an episode of "Star Trek."
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