What You Should Know About Michelangelo's Chamber
Renaissance artist Michelangelo went into hiding in the 1530s and an underground chamber with his sketches was discovered in 1975.
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Here's Where Jesus Is Said To Have Prayed Before His Crucifixion
On the night before he was to be crucified, Jesus went to an isolated place to pray and spend time with his disciples. But where exactly was this location?
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The Real Reason The Gnostic Gospels Aren't In The Bible
The Gnostic Gospels are real, but they weren't really systematically snuffed out (they mostly just faded into history), and you can still read them.
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The Terrifying Time Electric Fish Were Used To Cure Migraines
You may be familiar with some of history's ill-conceived medical solutions, such as leeches, but in the 18th century, doctors used electric fish for migraines.
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The Two Wars That Contributed To The Existence Of M&Ms
M&Ms are an engineering marvel and do indeed melt in the mouth rather than in the hand, and sometimes fans just don't appreciate what a big deal that could be.
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This Is The Shark Goddess That Was Said To Live In Pearl Harbor
Even before the fateful ambush by the Japanese that dragged the United States into World War II, Pearl Harbor was still significant.
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Unwed Amish Couples Are Allowed To Share A Bed Under One Condition
Though known for religious devotion and piety, you may be surprised to learn that some Amish sects allow -- nay encourage -- unwed couples to sleep together.
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The Real Reasons Jesus Fasted
One of the most famous passages of scripture regarding fasting occurs in Matthew 4, wherein Jesus goes without food for 40 days and 40 nights.
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The Nine Worlds Of Norse Mythology Explained
Norse mythology has inspired countless works of fantasy, and is based around the tree Yggdrasil. Discover the nine worlds of Norse mythology.
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Did Vladimir Putin Meet Ronald Reagan?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of a handful of world leaders in this world that is unapologetic and vocal about his anti-Western stance.
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How Ted Bundy's Ashes Have An Eerie Connection To His Victims
Ted Bundy confessed to killing more than 30 women in several states between 1974 and 1978, though according to People, it's believed he killed many more.
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The Forgotten History Of The Reel-To-Reel Tape
History is littered with tech advances that end up falling by the wayside — and nowhere is this more true than the forgotten history of the reel-to-reel tape.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And The Black Sea Flood
Atlantis began as a legend invented by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato but has lingered on in our collective imagination ever since.
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The Mythology Of Balder Explained
Balder's death is hugely important in Norse myth. And that death is a pretty involved bit of mythology, so let's get into all of the details surrounding Balder.
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The Truth About Hans Christian Andersen And Charles Dickens' Friendship
Hans Christian Andersen was a big fan of Charles Dickens, and the two authors formed a friendship that didn't end well.
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This Creepy Painting May Have Predicted Hitler's Evil
Adolf Hitler is the man considered responsible for the extreme wave of anti-Semitism in Germany just after World War I and the idea of a master race.
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What Does The Bible Say About Profanity?
A good number of people are offended by swearing, but is there actually anything in the Bible that prohibits profanity? Let's take a look.
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Here's How JFK Faked His Way Into The Navy
John F. Kennedy survived the war, but his admission into the Navy in the first place was only possible because of his family's wealth and political influence.
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The Sad Truth About Princess Helen From Serbia
When most of us picture life as a princess, we picture a fairytale. However, the story of Princess Helen of Serbia turned out to be more of a nightmare
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Why A Bar Urinal Ended Up In Ernest Hemingway's Key West House
In 1928, Ernest Hemingway was in his late 20s and had already gone through his first divorce when he visited the island of Key West in the Florida Keys.
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The 385-Million-Year-Old Tree Roots That Rewrite History
Seed-bearing trees with root systems are so excellently evolved that they've outlasted all animal species that've lived and gone extinct since.
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John Quincy Adams' Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
With political experience under his belt, you would think the role of president would be natural for John Quincy Adams. Turns out this was not exactly the case.
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Was The Tai Ping Rebellion The Most Brutal War In History?
China has seen a fair share of war, conflicts, and revolutions in its long history, but few were as deadly and devastating as the Taiping Rebellion.
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Rules The Vatican's Swiss Guard Have To Follow
One of the most well-recognized sets of armed guards is the Vatican's Swiss Guard. Their purpose is simple — protect the Pope at all costs
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The Creepiest Items Recovered From Jamestown
In 1607, 104 English men arrived in North America to start what would be the first permanent English settlement in the New World in Jamestown, Virginia.
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The Real Reason The Amish Population Is Doubling In Size
The Amish have been in the United States since the middle 1700s and have lived alongside the rest of Americans since then.
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The Truth About The Woman Who Figured Out Nuclear Fission
Physicist Lise Meitner was not only part of the scientific team that discovered nuclear fission, she was also vocal about the reaction's destructive potential.
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