The Unsolved Mystery Of Green Bicycle Case
It's a sad fact of life -- of history -- that not all crimes are solved, not all criminals are brought to justice, not all victims find some justice.
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The Mystery Of The Crown Jewels Of Ireland
Jewel theft has been the starting point of novels, films, and TV shows. A real-life jewel heist in Ireland remains unsolved, and the jewels are still missing.
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What Really Happened When London Flooded In 1928
The events of the 1928 London flood remain, as of 2022, unmatched. Here's what really happened when London flooded in 1928.
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What Happens When A Royal Is Stripped Of Their Titles
The Prince Andrew situation is just the most recent example from British history of a Windsor family member losing their titles. Here's what happens afterward.
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Is This What The World Would Look Like If Hitler Had Won?
World War II was like a spider's web of human suffering, with Nazi Germany as the vicious spider at the center. That spider was finally squashed in April 1995.
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The Aztec Creation Myth Explained
Creation myths are a fundamental part of a culture's identity and history, and that's true of the Aztecs as well. This is the Aztec creation myth, explained.
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The History Of The Chastity Belt Explained
Everyone has heard of the chastity belts of the Middle Ages, but were they actually used in everyday life? This is the truth behind chastity belts.
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Every Miracle Jesus Performed In The Bible
The Bible records a total of 37 miracles of Jesus. Here, then, is a complete list of the wondrous deeds of Jesus Christ, according to the canonical Gospels.
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The Deadly Great Frost Of 1709 Is Still A Mystery
In 1709, people across Europe were faced with below-freezing temperatures that just didn't break. Here's why the deadly Great Frost of 1709 is still a mystery.
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The Craziest Instances Of Mistaken Identity
These are some of the craziest cases of mistaken identity we know about. You've imagined showing up at your own funeral. One man actually did it.
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The Biggest Inventions Lost To Time
There were great inventions leading up to the present but some even more incredible ones that were lost long ago. These are the biggest inventions lost to time.
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The History Of The Most Sacred Rivers In The World
Some of the world's most famous rivers are visited by millions of pilgrims each year looking to take a holy dip in the water in order to wash away their sins.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was a man worthy of legend, but his tragedy holds lessons we should never forget. This is the tragic real-life story of Sitting Bull.
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The Tragic Myth Of Jason And Medea Explained
Western civilization is fortunate that so much of the ancient Greeks has survived, including a broad body of literature and myths that continues to entertain.
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Can Members Of The Royal Family Be Arrested?
Nobody's perfect. Not even royals. Maybe it's a simple mistake, a spoken gaffe, or even something criminal -- how accountable are members of the royal family?
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Thibaud De Castillon's Lost Treasure
The treasure of Thibaud de Castillon, a 14th-century bishop, has been lost for hundreds of years. This is the story of the treasure and its disappearance.
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The Tragic History Of NYC's 'Death Avenue'
Hundreds were killed by a train that ran on the streets of New York during the Industrial Revolution. Here is the tragic history of NYC's "Death Avenue."
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Nazi Gold Allegedly Thrown Into Lake Toplitz
Nazi Germany was infamous for a wide range of crimes against humanity. One was widespread looting -- anything of value was commandeered and disappeared.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Who Killed Julia Wallace
The locked room mystery has been a staple of crime fiction for decades. One true crime case in 1931 Liverpool mirrored fiction in a tragic fashion.
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Is The Old Testament Historically Accurate?
There are plenty of kings and empires in the Bible — especially the Old Testament — but the existence of these historical empires is often a source of debate.
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The Arsenic Dress And Other Clothing That Killed People
You may have heard that "fashion hurts," and there are times where clothing has taken lives. This is the arsenic dress and other clothing that killed people.
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The Crazy History Of The Louvre
Any building that stands for more than four centuries is going to have some stories to tell, and the crazy history of the Louvre is no exception.
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What Aztec Mythology Really Says About The Agave Plant
Aztecs, like many early civilizations, used stories to understand the world around them. Here is what Aztec mythology really says about the agave plant.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Mythical Sarcophagus Of Menkaure
For centuries, Egyptologists have sought out the artifacts within the Great Pyramids. One of these was the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh Menkaure.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Stolen Treasures Of The Royal Casket
The Royal Casket that contained valuable Polish relics was lost during World War II.
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Famous Movies That Are Lost To History
Four out of every five movies from the first three decades of filmmaking are lost, with no complete copy surviving. These films will likely never be found.
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How Many Victims Did The Tehran Desert Vampire Really Have?
The Tehran Desert Vampire was hanged for the killings of at least 20 people. However, the unofficial count of his victims could be much higher.
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