How The Vampire Of Hanover Was Finally Caught
They say that if a criminal keeps committing the same crime, eventually they'll slip up and get caught. That was certainly true of Fritz Haarmann of Hanover.
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What Is The Sedgwick Pie Cemetery Plot?
The death of a human being evokes traditions and rituals, some dating back millennia. One Massachusetts family's burial plot is actually unique.
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One-Of-A-Kind Fossil Will Have You Looking At Birds In A New Light
It's a great good thing that scientific research continues to uncover new information about ancient subjects, like the dinosaurs. A fossilized egg is proof.
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The Oldest Beer In America Might Surprise You
The oldest beer in the United States is Yuengling, founded in Pennsylvania in 1829 by a German immigrant. It's still owned by the same family today.
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How Many Victims Did The Wolf Of Moscow Really Have?
In one of the Soviet Union's first serial murder cases, the suspect came to be known as the "Wolf of Moscow," who successfully eluded capture for two years.
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What Cattle Drives In The United States Were Really Like
Cattle drives were a staple of the American West in the 19th century, and key to the economic development of the country. Here's what they were actually like.
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How Many Victims Did The 'Vampire Of Hanover' Fritz Haarmann Have?
Fritz Haarmann came to be known as the "Vampire of Hanover," the "Butcher of Hanover," or "The Wolf Man" because of the grisly way he killed his victims.
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Here's Where You Can Find Charles Babbage's Brain Today
Many people leave instructions, their desires for disposing of their worldly goods when they die. That also extends, sometimes, to body parts.
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These Were The Supplies You Needed To Survive The Oregon Trail
In the mid-1800s, many people set their sights on a new life in the Oregon Territory. However, to get there, settlers had to brave the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Hasanlu Lovers
The Hasanlu Lovers are two skeletons that were discovered in a bin-like structure of mudbrick and plaster with their arms intertwined. Here's their story.
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This Crips Co-Founder Was Once Nominated For A Nobel Peace Prize
Stanley "Tookie" Williams was the self-attested co-founder of the Crips: one of America's most notorious gangs. He was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Famous People Who Survived Polio
There's no question that the development of the polio vaccine has saved countless lives around the globe. While the disease was often fatal, some survived.
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The Most Nauseating Thing Emilia Clarke Had To Eat For Game Of Thrones
Longtime Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys, was not exempt from the show's revolting tactics.
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False Facts About Game Of Thrones You Always Thought Were True
There are a lot of things people get wrong about Game of Thrones. Here are some of the worst ones.
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The Real Reason Pontius Pilate Ordered Jesus' Death
The crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans has been a source of inspiration, grief, and even confusion for millennia. Why did Pontius Pilate order it?
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The Mystery Surrounding Jim Morrison's Old Mustang, The Blue Lady
Jim Morrison of The Doors had a Mustang named "The Blue Lady," which disappeared without a trace. The mystery of what happened to the car remains even today.
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Ben Affleck And Barack Obama Are Related. Here's How
Thanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
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Did Rollo From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Erin Brockovich?
Based on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
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How Did Ancient Egyptians Make Papyrus?
Papyrus is one of the earlier forms of paper, first created in ancient Egypt from the reeds growing by the river. Here's how papyrus was made.
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The Cursed Amethyst's Mysterious History Explained
Stories of valuable objects that somehow bring disaster to those who possess them are nothing new. A sapphire looted from India is said to be cursed.
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Are Sports And Games Mentioned In The Bible?
The Bible has long been considered a source for insights into life, religious and otherwise, in the Middle East millennia ago. One aspect: Did they play?
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What A Nuclear Missile Strike Really Does
Nuclear strikes are the stuff of post-apocalyptic fiction, but the world has witnessed the reality. Here's what a nuclear missile strike really does.
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The Disturbing History Of The Demon Core Nuclear Accidents
Despite not having a large casualty list, the demon core did take multiple lives, and it's one pretty dark tale from the early years of the Cold War.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Maine Penny
The "Maine Penny" is an artifact discovered in 1957, and whose origins still remain a mystery. The penny may have been from either England or Scandinavia.
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How Many Victims Did The Beast Of Ukraine Really Have?
Anatoly Onoprienko, also known as "The Beast of Ukraine," was a serial killer who murdered entire families in the early 90s. Here's how many victims he had.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of This Ancient Roman Jar
This mysterious ancient Roman jar has a more intriguing history than it may first appear. It was likely used in the worship of the god Mithras.
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