Royalty Who Dabbled In Witchcraft
For some historical royals, the lure of magic and the occult proved just too intriguing. Meet the royalty who dabbled in witchcraft.
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The Real Reason You're Forbidden To Go Into The Lascaux Cave
Visitors are forbidden from entering Lascaux Cave, due to the historically-significant cave paintings inside that date back tens of thousands of years.
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The Mysterious Death Of Debbie Wolfe Explained
In late 1985, local nurse Debbie Wolfe went missing. Later, her body was found and authorities ruled her death accidental, but her family thinks otherwise.
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The Untold Truth Of The Navajo Nation
The Diné, also known as the Navajo Nation, have a long history on the North American continent. This is the untold truth of the Navajo Nation.
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The History Of The Most Sacred Rocks In The World
Humans have had religious rituals for thousands of years, often involving rocks said to be holy. Here's the history of the most sacred rocks in the world.
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The Messed Up Truth About Richard Ramirez's Fangirls
Serial killer Richard Ramirez's 1989 trial was infamous for the plethora of fangirls who showed up to his hearings and offered their support.
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The Dark Truth Of The Undertaker's 'Satanic Cult'
Here's a rundown of the key moments of The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness faction, a group many fans interpreted as a satanic cult.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Second Temple Menorah
Indiana Jones isn't the only one looking for lost artifacts. One missing item of significant religious importance is the menorah of the Second Temple.
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The Tragic Death Of Nat King Cole Explained
Nat King Cole's star rose from his days as pianist in a jazz trio to the heights of success as a solo recording artist. Tragically, Cole died far too soon.
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The Tragic Murder Of Daniel Pearl Explained
Journalists -- noncombatant observers -- are too often casualties of the conflicts they seek to cover. That was the case of Daniel Pearl in 2002.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Florentine Diamond
You'd think that something this large would be hard to lose track of, but the Florentine Diamond went missing some years ago, and stayed that way.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Treasure Of Lima
Pirates and their treasures, gold and jewels and coins galore. Some pirate treasure have been recovered. But the Treasure of Lima? Not so far.
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Secret Libraries Around The World
Though people often like to share knowledge, some libraries have managed to hold onto their secrets. Here's a list of secret libraries around the world.
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Tragic History Of The Minnesota Vikings
Since entering the National Football League in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most celebrated franchises in all of professional football.
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The Truth About The Deadliest Day In Human History
When it comes to the deadliest day in human history, one event stands out from the rest — the 16th-century tremor in the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization."
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The Swedish New Year's Year Walk Tradition Explained
New Year's traditions in Sweden involve reconnecting to nature and listening for messages. A "Year Walk" reveals what the year holds for you.
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A Brief History Of The Olympic Games That Never Happened
The Summer Olympics have been canceled or delayed four times, and the Winter Olympics twice. Here is the history behind the games that never happened.
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The Truth About Michelangelo's Relationship With The Pope
Some art is consigned to history's rubbish bin almost immediately. Centuries later, other works, like the Sistine Chapel frescoes, continue to speak.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Library Of The Moscow Czars
Lost treasures have been fodder for storytelling since approximately forever. Jewels, precious art -- but what about an entire library that's gone missing?
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Surprising Details About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Prince William
When all is said and done, the British royal family is made up of human beings, with human relationships, like that between a grandmother and grandson.
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Weirdest Laws In Florida
The law is a complicated subject -- just ask any attorney or legislator. Still, you have to wonder how some laws got on the books -- and why they remain there.
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The History Of Britain's My Lai Explained
The massacre at Batang Kali committed by British troops soon became known as Britain's Mỹ Lai. This is the history of Britain's Mỹ Lai explained.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Kaspar Hauser
Kaspar Hauser was a young man who appeared in Bavaria and whose origins remain a mystery to this day.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Honjo Masamune Sword
The Honjo Masamune is one of the most famous and legendary swords in Japanese history, but after the Allied occupation of Japan, it went missing.
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How Historically Accurate Is Rudy?
While the 1993 sports drama, "Rudy," generated just under $23 million in worldwide box office, the flick became a blockbuster in people's hearts.
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Here's How Many People Died Building The Great Wall Of China
Erected without any modern technology, the Great Wall is a testament to human ingenuity. A dark side to the story is how many people died while building it.
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The Story Of The Only Written Eye-Witness Account Of Pompeii's Destruction
Historians do have access to one particular eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and it's the one that Pliny the Younger left behind.
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