Where Was The Tiffany Diamond Discovered?
The Tiffany Diamond was discovered in a mine in South Africa in 1878.
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The True Story Of The Travel Writer Who Kidnapped A Nazi General
Everyone knows the major narratives of World War II, but few are aware of the Nazi general who was kidnapped by two British soldiers in Greece.
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How Historically Accurate Is The 1967 Film Bonnie And Clyde
Like most biopics of the big screen, the true story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow isn't exactly what Hollywood's version would lead us to believe.
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How Accurately Does Encanto Represent Colombian Culture?
Rich in magical realism, "Encanto" tells the story of a young girl named Mirabel Madrigal, the only person in her family lacking superhuman abilities.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Relationship With Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood
Carter counts legends like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash — and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood as close confidantes.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Who Killed Josephine Backshall
Josephine Backshall disappeared in 1974 and was never seen again, after going to meet a photographer for a modeling job. The case remains unsolved.
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Where Were Bonnie And Clyde Buried?
Bonnie and Clyde are perhaps the most famous crime duo in history, but they're not actually buried together. Here's why the lovers are buried separately.
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Princess Diana's Famous Taj Mahal Photo Almost Didn't Happen. Here's Why
The exhibition "Princess Diana: Accredited Access" opened in January 2022. Approximately 140 images of Diana with their stories feature at the show.
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Most Important Battles Of World War I
World War I was one of the largest and deadliest conflicts in human history. Battles were hard fought, setting the stage for Allied victory.
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This Is How Cuba Got Its Name
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, but few actually know how it got its name. The name "Cuba" might date back to the indigenous Taíno people.
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The Surprising Reason The Royal Family May Not Actually Be Royalty
One of history's greatest mysteries was finally solved back in 2013 when archeologists found the remains of King Richard III.
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This Is What It Means If You See A Red Porch Light
When the calendar page flips to February each year, you may start to see red lights shining on your neighbors' porches.
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The Real Reason Rhode Island Was Founded
The real reason we have Rhode Island is because Roger Williams got cancelled. Here was the crazy idea that got him booted from Massachusetts.
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This Is How Denmark Got Its Name
The name of Denmark might sound like it comes from the Danes who live there, but it might actually be rooted in the 10th century, and in a stone monument.
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The Tragic Truth About The The Permian Mass Extinction
Here's what happened during the Permian Mass Extinction, and why, while it was pretty freaking cataclysmic, life still bounced back like a champ.
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The Hubble Telescope's Greatest Discoveries
The Hubble Telescope has sent terabytes of data back to NASA, and interpreting the things it's seen way out in space has yielded some incredible discoveries.
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Messed Up Christmas Song Lyrics Nobody Talks About
There are a lot of Christmas song lyrics that we don't really pay attention to. Here are messed up Christmas song lyrics no one talks about.
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Historical Artifacts We Still Can't Explain
These structures, megaliths, and buried items defy explanation, but there are some crazy theories about them.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous American poets, but you might not know that her poetry stems from a life filled with sadness and loss. T
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The Story Behind James Taylor And Carole King's Carolina In My Mind
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor plays "Carolina in My Mind" with longtime performance partner Carole King nearly every time they perform.
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The Outrageous Number Of Deaths Genghis Khan Is Responsible For
Genghis Kahn is known as one of the most powerful and brutal warlords of all time, but how many people did he actually kill? This is his staggering death toll.
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The Secret Service Used This Code Name To Refer To Jimmy Carter
The Secret Service develops code names for every U.S. president and their family members. Here's how the Secret Service chose Jimmy Carter's code name.
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Most Important Battles Of World War II
World War II was the largest, deadliest, and most widespread armed conflict in human history. Here are some of its most important battles.
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The Truth About Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow's Older Brother
Bonnie and Clyde -- names firmly fixed in American pop culture and history of crime. Also part of the mix? Clyde's big brother, Marvin -- aka Buck.
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What Really Happened During The 1973 Oil Crisis?
What exactly caused the First Oil Crisis and how did it have such an expansive impact? Here's what really happened during the 1973 oil crisis.
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These Were The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 1922
A hundred years ago, scientists were chasing inventive ideas in all sorts of fields. Here are just a few scientific advancements that came out of the year 1922.
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This Is How Mexico Got Its Name
The story is told that the city of Portland, Oregon, was so named because of a coin toss. (The other option was Boston." Where does the name Mexico originate?
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