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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Weirdest Laws In New Mexico
No matter what state you reside in, you might be surprised at some laws on the books. Ranging from outdated to bizarre, New Mexico has its share of weirdness.
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Weirdest Laws In Utah
All 50 states have their fair share of laws that could be considered outright bizarre, and you'll find that the Beehive State is no exception.
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Did Medieval Bards Really Exist?
If you're a musician -- better yet, a singer/songwriter -- you might call yourself a troubadour, or a minstrel, or even a bard. Is there a difference?
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How The Days Of The Week Got Their Names
Most of us live within the context of the seven-day week. It wasn't always so. Also, those seven days have individual names. That wasn't always so, either.
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What Is The Ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus?
As long as there have been humans, there have been attempts to correct bodily ills, whether sickness or accident. Proof? Ancient Egypt's "Gray's Anatomy."
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This Is What It Means If You See A Green Porch Light
Anybody who drives knows there's important meaning behind the color of traffic signal lights. What about the colors of homeowners' porch lights?
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The Oldest Living Person Reveals Their Secret To Longevity
The world's oldest living person just celebrated her birthday this Sunday. Kane Tanaka was born in 1903 in Fukuoka, Japan, and just turned 119 years old.
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Most Dangerous College Campuses In America
The U.S. is rife with college campuses -- not to mention the crimes that take place on said campuses. These are the most dangerous college campuses in America.
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The Biggest Events To Happen In 1883 America
While every year in American history has noteworthy events, some years are more memorable than others. These are the biggest events to happen in 1883 America.
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This Is How The Tampa Bay Rays Got Their Name
The Tampa Bay Rays didn't always have that name. Formerly the Devil Rays, the Tamps baseball team has recently reinvented itself (and not just in name).
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This Is How The Texas Rangers Got Their Name
The Texas Rangers name is rooted in the history of the state of Texas, and one of its most time-honored institutions. Here's how the Rangers got their name.
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Tragic History Of The Chicago Bears
Here are some of the more tragic details from the Chicago Bears' 100-plus-year history.
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This Is How The St. Louis Cardinals Got Their Name
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals getting their name begins prior to the turn of the 20th century. Like many teams, fan input led to the team name.
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The Worst Product Placements In Video Game History
While advertising in games isn't new, it gets more invasive every day, to the point where they're now going out of their way to entice you to buy a product.
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Things We Believed During The Cold War That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things we believed during the Cold War ended up being totally wrong. Despite the propaganda, Eastern Europe isn't a grim, gray wasteland.
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