The Truth About Board Games In Ancient Egypt
It's pretty much a given that where you have a society, you will have games. That was certainly true -- in more ways than one -- in the days of Ancient Egypt.
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What Grace Kelly And Meghan Markle Have In Common
Students of popular culture know that Meghan Markle isn't the first American actress to marry royalty. There are other similarities besides career paths.
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The Myth Of Ajax Explained
These days, Ajax is probably more readily recognized as the name of a cleaning product. But the name Ajax looms large within the context of Greek mythology.
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How George W. Bush And Hugh Hefner Are Related
It's said that you can pick your friends, but not your family. Both Hugh Hefner and President George W. Bush would probably have agreed with that.
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The Truth About Cleopatra's Power Struggle
Great responsibility might come with great power, but history tells us that great power also attracts great turmoil, as Cleopatra's story demonstrates.
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John F. Kennedy's IQ Might Surprise You
John F. Kennedy ran a successful campaign for president in 1960, the youngest president so far. He was an author as well as a politician -- but was he bright?
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The Real Reason Delaware Separated From Pennsylvania
When the American colonists took on the British Empire, they worked together, seeing eye-to-eye. Unless you're talking about Delaware and Pennsylvania.
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What Really Happened After Adolf Hitler Died?
Death of a national executive can create a leadership vacuum. Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April 1945 -- was there some kind of line of succession?
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What Really Happened After Catherine The Great Died?
Catherine the Great of Russia was a forward-thinking monarch who strove to modernize her country. In death, she paid a price for being a visionary.
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What Really Happened After Archduke Franz Ferdinand Died?
World War I in many ways falls on Austria-Hungary and how they reacted to Franz Ferdinand's assassination. Here's what really happened after the archduke died.
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The Mythology Of Leto, Mother Of Apollo And Artemis, Explained
The names of Apollo and Artemis are some of the most recognizable in Greek mythology. But what about their mother, Leto? Here's her mythology, explained.
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The Only President To Get Married At The White House
Every presidential administration hosts its share of celebrations, dinners, parties -- some professional, some familial. But what about White House weddings?
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What Happens To The British National Anthem When Queen Elizabeth Dies?
Some things by their very nature have to adapt and change with the times. Sometimes books are revisited and edited. What about national anthems?
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Did The Tower Of Babel Really Exist?
The Bible, both Old and New testaments, is filled with all kinds of colorful stories -- fables, poetry, and yes, history. Does the Tower of Babel story hold up?
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This Was The First Left-Handed President
Life has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
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The Mystery Behind Mary Reeser's Chilling Death
On the morning of July 2, 1951, 67-year-old Mary Reeser was found burned to death in her Florida apartment. Was it spontaneous human combustion?
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Why This Game Was Banned During Medieval Times
No question: People get passionate about sports, and about their favorite teams and athletes. In England, passions ran so high that one sport was outlawed.
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How Many Victims Did Serial Killer Jane Toppan Murder?
The morbid backstories of murderers, especially serial killers, continue to fascinate. One of the questions: Exactly how many people died by their hand?
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What We Know About Adam's Oldest Daughter, Luluwa
When it comes to Biblical figures, most people know the names Adam and Eve and the story of two of their sons, Cain and Abel. But what about Luluwa?
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The Story About The Time When Europe Ran Out Of Coins
Many of us have experienced tough economic times -- not quite enough money to go around. But what if a country actually ran out of actual currency? Like coins?
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Tragic Details About The Tiger King Cast
Here are some tragic details about various Tiger King cast members who appeared in one or both seasons of the docu-series.
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The Truth About Cleopatra And Mark Antony's Relationship
The bond between the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and her Roman lover Marc Antony was so intense that it was featured in a Shakespearean play. Here's their story.
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Why Ice Cream Was So Popular During Prohibition
Ice cream began as an extremely rare treat that was often only enjoyed by society's elites. But that changed during the 1800s and during the prohibition.
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The Real Reason We Say 'On The Ball'
Staying "on the ball," keeping your eye "on the ball," and other such ball-focused actions definitely relate to sports. But which ball, and which sport?
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What Really Happened After Charlemagne Died?
Charlemagne ruled eagerly in this capacity until his death in 814 and is remembered as having been an effective leader. So what happened after he died?
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Where Is Convicted Killer Marybeth Tinning Today?
On February 4, 1986, Marybeth Tinning was arrested and charged with the death of her infant daughter Tami Lynne. So where is she today? Let's take a look.
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The Origin Of The Phrase 'Heard It Through The Grapevine'
The phrase 'heard it through the grapevine' has a few origin stories, most of which date back to the American Civil War.
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