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  • A bridge over the Red River

    What Really Happened During The Red River Bridge War

    A conflict between the states of Texas and Oklahoma arose in July 1931 over a simple bridge built over the Red River -- some even called it a war.

    By Toby Arguello September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Tina Turner, 2018

    The Truth About Tina Turner's Difficult Childhood

    Tina Turner's struggles didn't begin with Ike. Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, she had a difficult childhood during which both of her parents abandoned her.

    By Karen Corday September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Gregory Peck as Ahab, 'Moby Dick'

    This Popular Coffee Shop Got Its Name From Moby Dick

    What is with Starbucks' name (snappy and unusual as it is) and the brand's nautical design? The story involves Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby-Dick."

    By S. Flannagan September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • St. Peter's Basilica

    The Surprising Reason Vatican City Was Created

    With the final fall of Constantinople in 1453, Rome was left as the last center of Christianity to not be overtaken by a non-Christian power.

    By Scott Williamson September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Open Bible

    Here's Why The US Military Once Burned Bibles

    There was a time in recent history -- 2009 -- when the U.S. military carried out a massive book burning of Bibles in Afghanistan.

    By Aaron Homer September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Harry Houdini

    Did Harry Houdini Live A Double Life As A Spy?

    Harry Houdini was one slippery guy. So it makes sense that before World War I broke out, he probably worked as a spy for the U.S. and Britain. Or, did he?

    By Cody Copeland September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • John Hinckley Jr

    What John Hinckley Jr.'s Life Was Like Inside A Psychiatric Hospital

    Amid a sea of reporters, would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. shot President Ronald Reagan in the lung, just missing his heart, seriously wounding three others

    By Kirstie Bingham September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Loki, 1912 painting

    The Mythology Of Loki Explained

    The Loki of modern day pop culture is very different from his Norse mythological predecessor. Here is the mythology of Loki explained.

    By Sarah Crocker September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Pony Express rider display in Nevada

    The Reason The Pony Express Riders Had To Carry Bibles

    Pony Express riders carried Bibles with them during their travels with the instructions to read passages daily.

    By Jean Mendoza September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Portrait of Davy Crockett

    The Surprising Numbers Of Bears Davy Crockett May Have Killed In One Year

    Frontiersman Davy Crockett's favorite hobby was hunting bears, and he killed more than a hundred in less than a year.

    By Jean Mendoza September 28th, 2021 Read More
  • failed assassin John Hinckley Jr.'s mugshot

    The Truth About John Hinckley Jr.'s Obsession With Jodie Foster

    The man who tried to assassinate the 40th American president, John Hinckley Jr., has won his bid to officially be free from institutionalization.

    By Alexandra Simon September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Treasure chest in a cave

    The Mystery Of The Lost Victorio Peak Treasure

    Milton "Doc" Noss was a traveling doctor who accidentally discovered an extensive cave network laden with gold and historical artifacts — or so he claimed.

    By Toby Arguello September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Statue of a Japanese crucified martyr

    The Horrifying Way Feudal Japan Tried To Eliminate Christianity

    As Christianity gained a following in Japan, feudal lords were wary of what they perceived as an imperialistic threat, and began to persecute believers.

    By Toby Arguello September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Reads the Quran

    How Long Does It Take To Read The Quran?

    The Bible, the sacred text of Jews and Christians, and the Quran, the sacred text of the world's approximately 2 billion Muslims, share several similarities.

    By Aaron Homer September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Illustration of Greek Fire

    The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire

    The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.

    By Scott Williamson September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • silhouettes of two amish men

    The Real Reason Amish Hold Religious Services In The Home

    Imagine holding weekly religious services in your home. For those within the Amish culture, that's where holidays, worshipping, and ceremonies all occur.

    By Sandra Mardenfeld September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Wim Hof in ice

    The Truth About The Real-Life Iceman Wim Hof

    Wim Hof thinks he has tapped into the way to control the immune system and find optimum health and happiness, and he wants to share his method with the world.

    By Amy Beeman September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • IWW post 1912

    How Did U.S. Workers Get The 8-Hour Workday?

    Across the globe and throughout history, workers have repeatedly fought against exploitation in many different forms, from poor workplace safety to low wages.

    By Marina Manoukian September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • couple wearing plague doctor costumes

    How The Black Death Helped Make Us All Healthier

    The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of the most notorious and deadly outbreaks ever. Over 20 million were killed as it rampaged through Europe.

    By Chris Littlechild September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • engraving of gideon's victory

    Who Was Gideon From The Bible?

    Gideon was and is an example of obeying God at great personal risk, even though he famously had some doubts about his calling.

    By Aaron Homer September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Europa, one of Jupiter's moons

    The Mystery Of Europa's Geysers

    Earth is far from the only object in the solar system that features geysers — some of Jupiter's moons do, also.

    By Michael Griffin September 27th, 2021 Read More
  • Notre-Dame de Paris in 2013

    The Untold Truth Of Victor Hugo's Hunchback Of Notre-Dame

    Elements might be lost in adaptation, but Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is remembered through the appreciation of the actual cathedral.

    By Noemi Arellano-Summer September 26th, 2021 Read More
  • statue to josemaria escriva opus dei founder

    The Messed Up Truth About Opus Dei

    Opus Dei is a fully recognized and approved arm of the Catholic Church, so let's take a close look at just what the Church is supporting.

    By DB Kelly September 26th, 2021 Read More
  • 'At' symbol on keyboard

    The Surprising Origin Of The 'At' Symbol

    Whether you've been on the internet since its inception, or even if you don't use the internet at all, you've definitely seen the at symbol.

    By Alexandra Simon September 25th, 2021 Read More
  • William Henry Harrison

    President William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You

    William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.

    By Karen Corday September 25th, 2021 Read More
  • man with ax

    The Century Old Ax Murder Mystery That's Still Unsolved

    Perhaps the most notorious murder in Iowa history would have been solved if DNA analysis had been a technique in the early days of the 20th century.

    By Brian Myers September 25th, 2021 Read More
  • Prince Philip in a bowler hat

    Why Prince Philip Renounced His Titles

    Unless you've watched "The Crown" on Netflix, you may not be aware of how much Prince Philip had to give up in order to take on his role in the monarchy.

    By Aaron Homer September 25th, 2021 Read More
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