The Secret History Of The First Dollar Ever Made
The U.S. dollar is one of the most recognizable currencies in the world, but it has humble beginnings. Here's the secret history of the first dollar.
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This Is How Normal People Were Buried In Ancient Egypt
Lower-class people in ancient Egypt were buried in a simpler manner compared to the elites.
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The Truth About Cleopatra, Mark Antony, And Julius Caesar's Love Triangle
The course of true love rarely runs smooth. Throw a couple of empires into the mix and you have a twisting, turning narrative that lives through the ages.
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The Biggest Theories About The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
It isn't talked about much, 101 years later, but America suffered a devastating terrorist attack on Wall Street in 1920. Or was it? It's still unsolved.
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The Mystery Behind The Aluminum Wedge Of Aiud
Along the Mures River in Aiud, Romania, some 47 years ago, a crew of workers found an object so strange, some claim it is literally out of this world.
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The Mythology Of Pandora Explained
The story of Pandora opening her box of evils is a metaphor for much of humanity. Here is her actual mythology explained.
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Inside Prince Philip's Relationship With Princess Diana
Politics make strange bedfellows, and so do marriages -- especially political marriages into royal families. Diana and her father-in-law bonded -- at first.
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Why Rehoboam Was Considered A Harsh Leader, According To The Bible
Solomon's son, King Rehoboam, took the throne at the age of 41, and he is regarded by the Bible as a heavy-handed ruler who caused hardship to his people.
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Why WWII's Fu-Go Balloon Bombs Are Still Dangerous Today
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Some of those measures are more effective than others. Consider Japan's use of "balloon bombs" during World War II.
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What It Was Really Like Picking Cotton In America
Cotton is prevalent in modern lives, but it has a dark history in the U.S. Here's how what it was really like picking cotton in America.
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The Truth About Who Actually Invented The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell didn't really invent the telephone. Or did he? We take a look into the history behind how the phone came to be and see if he stole it.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Last Duel?
Hollywood has never let historical fact stand in the way of a good story. That standard is being applied to Ridley Scott's latest, "The Last Duel."
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Did The CIA Really Bug Princess Diana's Phone On The Night She Died?
Conspiracy theories about the death of Princess Diana abound. One states that the CIA had bugged her phone and was watching her every move up until her last.
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The Dark History Of Leif Erikson Day
Have you ever heard of Leif Erikson Day, which is observed on October 9? Here's a little unsavory background on this holiday.
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Every Symbol On The Dollar Bill Explained
The U.S. dollar is recognized around the world, but what do the symbols on dollar bills mean? Here are the symbols of the $1 bill explained.
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How Historically Accurate Is Les Misérables?
Audiences have been packing theaters on Broadway and elsewhere to take in producer Cameron Mackintosh's musical "Les Misérables," based on Victor Hugo's novel.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Have Your Work Cut Out'
There's a certain luxury in getting away with using casual phrases day to day without knowing exactly what those phrases mean — or meant at one point in time.
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The Mythology Behind The Capricorn Constellation Explained
Some people look up into the clear night sky and see a magnificent array of light -- pinpoints of stars. Others see stories, like that of Capricorn.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Hands Down'
The phrase "hands down" is often associated with excellence or effortless victory. It suggests something so amazing that it knocks out all the competition.
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This Was The First President To Be Photographed
Which U.S. president holds the distinction of being the first to be photographed? Depending on who you ask, it's a two-way tie.
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Does Mount Olympus Actually Exist?
In the mythology of Ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was the home of the primary 12 gods. Is it a real place?
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How Did People Domesticate Horses?
History changed forever when folks stayed put to grow their crops and began domesticating dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, and eventually cows and horses.
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The Sleepwalking Murder Defense Explained
The sleepwalking defense is a way of pleading not guilty, where the perpetrator admits to the act but claims they had no control over their actions.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Lincoln?
With 2012's "Lincoln,"Steven Spielberg provided an overview of Abraham Lincoln's final year as president and the policy he enacted in it.
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The Mythology Behind The Virgo Constellation Explained
It's usually easy to tell what season it is — aside from how hot or cold it is. All it takes is looking up at the sky and looking for the constellation Virgo.
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What Really Happened After Mahatma Gandhi Died?
Mahatma Gandhi was not in favor of India's Muslims being separated and thus was shot by Hindu nationalist Nathuram Godse in 1948. Here's what happened after.
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Christmas Traditions People Used To Follow 100 Years Ago
The 1920s ushered in new Christmas traditions but also borrowed heavily from the past. Here are Christmas traditions that were popular 100 years ago.
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