The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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How 'A Visit From St. Nicholas' Shapes Christmas Even Today
People still debate authorship of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," aka "The Night Before Christmas." What can't be argued is its lasting influence on the holiday.
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The Real Reason We Celebrate Christmas On December 25
Why do we do what we do when we do it? Dates can be set in history, or randomly assigned. What's the story of December 25 and its association with Christmas?
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What We Still Don't Know About Dorothy Arnold's Disappearance
Dorothy Arnold lived a privileged and carefree life. That all came crashing down on December 12, 1910, when the 25-year-old left her home and disappeared.
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Whatever Happened In The Walter Collins Case?
On March 10, 1928, Christine Collins' world was turned upside down when her 9-year-old son, Walter, vanished near their Los Angeles home.
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The Real Reason Pan Am Airlines Went Out Of Business
From 1927 to 1991, Pan Am was one of the most recognizable airlines in the United States. The company started as a small startup with a single float-plane.
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The Real Reason The Coca-Cola Logo Is Red
It seems like Coca-Cola has been around forever. Its ad campaigns and logos often feature the color red. There has to be a reason, of course. And here it is.
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The Real Reason People Have Middle Names
Today there's tons of buzz around picking names for babies. There is an entire industry of books and websites literally dedicated to helping name your child.
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Why World War I Helped Create The Candy Bar Boom
In previous (and later) conflicts, troops would often be on the move, the Great War's trench warfare meant soldiers and armies would remain static.
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Presidential Administrations With The Most White House Christmas Trees
The Christmas tree is a symbol of good cheer, marking the holidays for millions of Americans. That includes the White House. But will just one tree enough?
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The History Of Writing Letters To Santa Explained
It's hard to imagine a time when children didn't write letters to Santa, but the idea of sharing a wish list with the big guy is actually a fairly modern idea.
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This Is The First President To Put A Christmas Tree In The White House
It's easy to forget that presidents have families, too, even at Christmas. When did the Christmas Tree first come to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
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The First Lady Who Created Themes For White House Christmases
Families often have traditional decorations they use at the holidays. The residents of the White House bring their own unique vision and style each year.
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The Myth Of Apollo And Daphne Explained
The myth of Apollo and Daphne is one of unrequited love and the extreme measures those involved may go to. Here is the myth of Apollo and Daphne explained.
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How Historically Accurate Is Devil In The White City?
Call a book "historical" or "nonfiction" and you're almost certain to invite intense scrutiny. Did events play out the way the author claims they did?
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What Chelsea Manning's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Chelsea Manning first joined the U.S. military in 2007, but in 2010, while stationed in Iraq, she discovered information that she found troubling.
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The Origins Of The Phrase "Silver Lining"
If you've ever tried to find a hint of positivity and light in a fog of malaise or misfortune, perhaps you've heard the phrase "silver linings."
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Get On Your Soapbox'
There are lots of ways to make a pubic point. Yelling, graffiti, pamphlets -- blogs, for that matter. But would a soap box have to do with public discourse?
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Brian Laundrie's Cause Of Death Explained
Brian Laundrie was suspected of killing his fiance, then going missing. A month after his remains were found, his cause of death is explained.
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The Most Inflammatory Donald Trump Tweets
Donald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
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What Really Happened After Marie Antoinette Died?
History tells the stories of the fall of kingdoms, but each of those stories involves human beings -- with connections, with families, with joy and suffering.
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What Really Happened When An Avalanche Of Coal Waste Hit Aberfan
The process of mining for coal has always been fraught with danger. Lives have been lost deep within the Earth. But the byproducts of mining can also be deadly.
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The Real Reason There Is No State Of Transylvania
In 1775 a prospector hoped to create a 14th colony called Transylvania in what later became the U.S. Here's the real reason there is no state of Transylvania.
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Here's Who Inherited Larry King's Money After He Died
With as many wives as Larry King had during his lifetime, it's no surprise that there was some dispute over his estate. This is who inherited his money.
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What JonBenét Ramsey's Ransom Note Really Said
The JonBenét Ramsey murder case is among the most-discussed crimes in recent history — in no small part due to its bizarre ransom note. Here's what it said:
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The Reason The Brits Put Milk In Their Tea Isn't What You Think
There's always the argument "because we've always done it that way." Turns out, adding milk to tea, as the British do, is based on physics, not just habit.
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The Mystery Behind The Abandoned MV Joyita Ship
The recovery team encountered a disturbing scene: the boat floating at an angle, its windows broken, and bridge obliterated as though it had been struck.
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