The History Of Sewage Is Stinkin' Impressive
We may barely give a thought to our toilet waste post-flush, but the history behind the marvels of modern sewers is long, complicated, and just a little gross.
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The Real Story Behind Ed & Lorraine Warren's Smurl Haunting Investigation
Ed and Lorraine Warren are two of the most famous paranormal investigators in history, and their work eventually took them to the house of Jack and Janet Smurl.
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Terrifying Stories From Inside America's National Parks
America's national parks are full of beauty and wonder, but they've also played host to murders, disappearances, horrifying accidents, and chilling encounters.
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These WWII Weapons Were Total Disasters
In the more desperate times of war, the Allied and Axis forces looked to create unique weapons to give them an advantage, but not all of them worked out.
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Ancient Treasure That People First Mistook For Boring Junk
Many ancient treasures go unfound, lost to time or some other destructive event. Others are discovered by average people in places you wouldn't expect.
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Creepy (But Good) Ways AI Is Changing The Future Of Medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine began with the data digitization of the 1970s, and it's shifted the field in many ways — some pretty unsettling.
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Why Were So Many Royal Families Inbred?
In the U.S, inbred families are usually stereotyped as poor and uneducated, but royal families, who are neither, did plenty of inbreeding. Here's why.
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Mankind's Attempts To Achieve Immortality Are Downright Wild
Throughout the years, mankind has sought to find a way to defy the natural order, searching for the key to immortality — with mostly awful results.
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The German WWII Superweapon That Launched America's Space Program
After World War II, German scientist Wernher von Braun went from developing Nazi superweapons to spearheading NASA's Saturn program.
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The State With The Most Civil War Battles In History
U.S. Civil War battles and skirmishes took place in several states, but one of the original 13 colonies became the state where the most battles occurred.
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The Most Bizarre Things Presidents Have Ever Said
From oddball one-liners to jaw-dropping gaffes, here are some of the strangest, funniest, and most baffling things U.S. presidents have ever said.
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What Horrible Things Would Happen To The Earth If There Was No Moon
The moon is something we take for granted, expecting it to come into view each night. But if the Earth lost its moon, the results would be catastrophic.
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Inside The Biggest White House Scandals Of All Time
For hundreds of years, the White House has seen more than its fair share of political and personal intrigue, along with some major, high-profile scandals.
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Inside One Of The World's Most Elite Kill Teams
War is an unfortunate constant all over the world, and with it comes various kinds of military units, some far more elite and deadly than others — like SEAL Team Six.
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Matt Rife Is The Annabelle Doll's New Guardian. These Are The Terrifying Reasons He Might Regret It
Comedian Matt Rife has been tearing up the comedy world, and now he's the new guardian of the infamous Annabelle doll — for better or for worse.
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TV Shows Historians Absolutely Hate
Humanity's rich and dramatic history often provides fertile ground for TV. Yet the creative license taken in those shows often leaves historians fuming.
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The Worst U.S. Generals That Nearly Cost Us Our Freedom
War is never easy, and being a United States general comes with a lot of responsibility. Some, like William Hull and Benedict Arnold, hurt the country more than helped it.
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Scandals That Rocked These Infamous Events
Cover-ups and lies, individual, corporate, and government negligence, and corner-cutting have all played their role in a slew of infamous events.
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Why Hasn't This Ancient Wonder Of The World Been Rebuilt?
The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World are all gone but for one, the Pyramids of Giza. But there have been discussions and plans to resurrect one.
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U.S. Presidents Who Were Really Weird People
Some United States presidents were pretty weird people. Here are some facts about them that you never knew — and maybe, never wanted to know.
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How WWII Could Have Been Even Worse
An estimated 45 to 60 million people died during World War II, both military and civilians, but it could have gone even worse for a few different reasons.
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Things About The Iraq War That Don't Make Sense
A U.S.-led coalition swept into Iraq in 2003 and left in 2011. The Iraq War was costly, both in lives and money, and still leaves many heads scratching.
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Respected Historical Figures Who Were Actually Terrible People
There are plenty of historical figures who, despite their accomplishments that solidified their place in history, were actually terrible people.
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The Worst Part Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Isn't What You Think
In 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded on live TV. In the aftermath, the worst and unexpected details were yet to follow.
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Movies And TV Shows About Royals That Historians Absolutely Hate
The subjects of royal history have long been portrayed to the public as exciting and tragic, but historians often hate some movies and TV shows about them.
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Why The Battle Of Gettysburg Was Worse Than You Thought
The Battle of Gettysburg may be the most famous of the grim events during the American Civil War, but there are many shocking, lesser-known details about it.
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10 Terrible Saving Private Ryan Moments, According To A Historian
"Saving Private Ryan" is a pretty realistic portrayal of World War II, but a historian says the mission itself is unlikely, along with other inaccuracies.
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