What's The Difference Between The Bible And The Quran?
There are many texts which serve as the basis for religious belief. Christianity has the Bible; Islam, the Quran. Is there a difference been their books?
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Seabiscuit?
The 2003 film "Seabiscuit" is supposedly the true story of a racehorse who inspired Depression-ravaged America. The film gets most of the story correct.
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The British Islands Once Occupied By Nazi Germany
It's not often remembered now, but during World War II, soldiers of Nazi Germany occupied Britain's Channel Islands, located off the coast of France.
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What Does The Color Purple Signify In The Bible?
Color plays an important role in Biblical symbolism. In one particular case, the matter of color and who was wearing it, and in what context, involved Jesus.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Midway?
Whenever Hollywood takes on a truly epic story -- the Battle of Midway, for instance -- there are concerns about accuracy of the movie's narrative.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Helen Keller
Most photos of Helen Keller are in black and white, but this colorized photo will change how you look at her.
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The Truth About John Wayne's Relationship With Religion
John Wayne's screen personas tended to be manly men of few words and rare emotions. But in real life, it seems religion played its part, especially at the end.
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The Real Reason We Make New Year's Resolutions
It'll be here before you know it: another New Year's Eve and with it, perhaps, resolutions. Why do we try to improve ourselves with the advent of a new year?
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Norse Mythology's Most Important Gods And Goddesses
With only fragments of sources, it's easy to get pretty mixed up in the world of Norse mythology. These are Norse mythology's most important gods and goddesses.
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The Biggest Area 51 Theories
For decades there has been speculation about what really goes on at Area 51, a secretive military site in the Nevada desert. Here are the biggest theories.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie The Wolf Of Wall Street?
The Wolf of Wall Street featured lots of wild and crazy moments, but how much of the film was true, and how much of it was fictionalized?
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What Are The Odds Of Making It Onto Antiques Roadshow?
In its 25th season, "Antiques Roadshow" is a series that is watched by nearly 6 million viewers a week. The show became an American mainstay in the late 1990s.
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The Mythology Of Callisto The Constellation Explained
The story behind the constellation now known as Ursa Major involves a person named Callisto. How did Callisto end up as a starry arrangement in the night sky?
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Does Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest Actually Exist?
The story of Robin Hood and his merry men is set in the Sherwood Forest, but does that place actually exist?
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James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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The Mythology Behind The Draco Constellation Explained
What do you see when you look up into a clear night sky? Pinpoints of starlight, where we might someday boldly go? Or do you see the roots of ancient myth?
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The True Story Behind "The King's Speech"
"The King's Speech" is a 2010 biographical film, recounting the friendship between King George VI of England and his Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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This Was The First American President To Declare War
It's a tragic fact that war is part of the fabric of American history. Which president was the first to declare war on behalf of the new nation?
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Minor Constellation Explained
The myth starts when Zeus, the king of the Greek gods and also someone with a perpetually wandering eye, spots Callisto, one of the nymphs of Artemis.
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The Truth About A Cursed Dresser That Is Now Stored In A Museum
At first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
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Did El Dorado Really Exist?
Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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This Is Why The New Year Starts On January 1
In ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
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The Real Reason We Make So Much Noise At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Different cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
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The Origin Behind The Word 'Tomfoolery'
"Tomfoolery" is a bit silly, but harmless, maybe a bit embarrassing (both to the watcher and the doer), but isn't mean-spirited. What is the origin of the term?
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The Real Reason A New Year's Eve Midnight Kiss Became A Tradition
A kiss has come to be expected at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Here is the real reason a New Year's Eve midnight kiss became a tradition.
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The Craziest Creatures Described In The Bible
Many people are familiar with the more popular Bible animals. But there are lots of other weird ones that you might not have covered in Sunday School.
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