Cecil B. DeMille Buried Props After Making A Film Masterpiece
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
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This Was The Theme Of The First Ever Met Gala In 1948
The first Met Gala was held in 1948, and it was a midnight dinner attended by high society.
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This Is What The Inside Of A Pharaoh's Tomb Actually Looks Like
Ancient Egypt is filled with intriguing characters and burial sites. Now there are a number of tombs that can be explored from the comfort of your own home.
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Why Tucson, Arizona Held A Witchcraft Trial In The 1970s
Many familiar with the 17th-century Salem witch trials might assume the tragic event forever put an end to witch trials in America. But they would be wrong.
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The Impressive Military Background Of The Founder Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed every year, a moment to honor those who died in the military service of their country. The man who promoted it was himself a veteran.
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How 19th Century Doctors Made Up An Illness To Scare Women Away From Bicycling
The invention of the bicycle revolutionized mobility in the 19th century. But, opponents of this change invented a disease to dissuade female cyclists.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About May 9 In Russia
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
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How A Controversial Tax May Have Led To The End Of The Powdered Wig
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
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A Human Could Easily Fit Inside A Blue Whale's Heart
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
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A Brief History Of The Habsburgs, Europe's Forgotten Empire
The Habsburg Empire is often lost to history and not taught in school, but it shaped the world as we know it. This is a brief history of the Habsburgs.
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Pope Pius II Wrote An Erotic Novel That Became A Best Seller
Popes aren't exactly known for extracurriculars outside of the priesthood, like sex and romance. But at least one pope went as far as to write a book about it.
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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Here's What Ancient Mayans Used For Currency
The Mayan civilization is known for its advanced calendar system, pyramids, and astronomy. But, they also had a form of currency that was rather delicious.
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The Deadly Mutiny Sparked By An Argument Over Food
It's no surprise that food is a contentious subject, but it once actually sparked a mutiny aboard a ship. Here's how a food argument led to a mutiny.
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The Myth About Theodore Roosevelt You Need To Stop Believing
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
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The Truth About The Computer Built By Ancient Greeks
The"Antikythera Mechanism," the world's oldest clockwork, analog computer sounds like a fictional device from an alternative, steampunk history.
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The Truth Behind Abraham Lincoln's Relationship With Frederick Douglass
President Abraham Lincoln and former enslaved person Frederick Douglass developed a friendship during the Civil War based on mutual respect and appreciation.
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Scientology's Project Rehabilitation Forces Explained
Scientology is a religion that gets met with a lot of side-eye due to allegations told by former members, including this terrible truth about a prison camp.
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Tragic Details About The Hemingway Family
Despite renown and riches, Ernest Hemingway was a fatally troubled man, and his suicide was neither the first nor the last tragedy for the Hemingway family.
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Jack Sheppard's Prison Escapes Were Unlike Any We've Ever Seen Before
It's one thing to build a career on theft -- taking what doesn't belong to you and getting away. Unless you get caught. And then, unless you escape. A lot.
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Why The First Vacuum Cleaners Were Actually Horse-Drawn
The ubiquitous vacuum cleaner is now a mainstay in many homes. However, the first iteration of the vacuum cleaner was pulled by horses, and here's why.
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Here's How Much Joel Osteen's Mansion Really Costs
Lakewood Church is the biggest megachurch in the U.S., which has put Joel Osteen in a good position to afford many luxuries of life, including his mansion.
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The Kennedy Family Tree Explained
The Kennedy family has been a political and social dynasty since planting roots in the United States. Here is the Kennedy family tree explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Jamie Hyneman
Jamie Hyneman always clammed up on MythBusters, so what's there to know about him? Plenty. Here's the untold truth of Jamie Hyneman.
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The Most Disastrous Band Reunions In Music History
When famous bands reunite, it can be wonderful or horrible. These are the stories of the band reunions that were a terrible idea and never should have happened.
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The Only Women On The FBI's Most Wanted List
Since 1950, over 500 people have landed that dubious distinction, but only ten of them have been women. Here's a look at them all.
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The Most Scandalous Tell-Alls In History
These are the most scandalous tell-alls in history. It all stays hidden ... until the book comes out.
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