Why Playwright Christopher Marlowe Was Suspected Of Being A Spy
Christopher Marlowe is remembered today as an Elizabethan poet and dramatist, but he may have taken on a different role away from the theater.
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The Hidden Detail About The Statue Of Liberty You Never Knew About
The Statue of Liberty (officially named Liberty Enlightening the World) has all sorts of well-known and relatively obvious symbolism included in its design.
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The Noah's Flood Theory That Would Change Everything
In the past, many scientists were also theists, and for centuries worked with the belief that their investigations cast greater light on God's creation.
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Why King Carol II Of Romania Renounced His Title
World War I and its aftermath were the beginning of the end of monarchical dominance in Europe. So why did King Carol II Of Romania renounce his title?
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The Truth About The Legendary City Of Xanadu
Perhaps most common of all is the idea of Xanadu as a mysterious Eden, a lavish, exotic city in the Far East, and that would actually be closer to the truth.
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How A Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Wound Up Saving Dozens Of Lives In Prison
Anyone who can recall elementary school history classes could probably name the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
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How Dolphins Have Been Used As Weapons In Warfare
Humanity has turned the intelligence of dolphins to its own deadly benefit. Indeed, they have been used in warfare for a variety of different purposes.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And Antarctica
Few legends have endured over time and across the globe like that of Atlantis — a civilized nation said to have turned arrogant and been destroyed by God.
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Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Rebecca Coriam
Although the crew conducted an extensive search, there was no sign of Rebecca Coriam or any clues to her whereabouts. She had simply vanished without a trace.
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The Adam And Eve Theory That Caused A Stir
Some things just don't sit right with the religious community, and one recent Adam and Eve theory proved particularly controversial.
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What Happened To All Of Hitler's Artwork?
Some facts about Adolf Hitler are memorable because they don't fit with our image of him as one of history's most reviled monsters and mass murderers.
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The Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Germany's Leine Castle
Located in Hanover in Lower Saxony, Leine Castle is a former palace that was home to an ill-fated love story.
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The Truth About Choreomania, The Dancing Plague
Historic plagues often invoke scenes of medieval carts full of victims, while those still living struggle to understand why this fate was thrust upon them.
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The Truth About Amish Men's Fashion
It only takes one look to notice that plain and simple are the guiding principles of how Amish men chose to dress. They shun anything flashy or eye-catching.
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The Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Wales' Aberystwyth Castle
Throughout the centuries, the town and castle were severely damaged during sieges, and the castle was ordered to be demolished by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
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The Messed Up Truth About National Holidays
While the official inspiration behind holidays is generally positive, the true story is sometimes complex. Here is the messed up truth about national holidays.
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What You Don't Know About Hitler's Dog Blondi
Adolf Hitler had a special relationship with his favorite pet, a German shepherd named Blondi
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The Wild Story Behind The Salem Tomato Trial
For centuries, people believed tomatoes were sinful and even poisonous, until the Salem tomato trial in New Jersey changed the fruit's reputation.
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The Real Reason Mercury Is Shrinking
Mercury is a fascinating case study, and scientists now believe the planet is not only tectonically active, but also seems to be shrinking.
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Why Mikhail Kalashnikov Regrets Inventing The AK-47
At the end of his life, Mikhail Kalashnikov ended up regretting having created the AK-47. He feared for his soul due to all the people his gun killed.
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How Prohibition Impacted The Cruise Ship Industry
In 1920, the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act banned the manufacturing, selling, and transportation of all alcohol in the United States.
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The One Mistake Albert Einstein Wished He Never Made
Albert Einstein once wrote a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt, which pointed out the dangers of humanity's contemporary scientific developments.
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Are Amish People Allowed To Have Cell Phones?
If you were to drive through a part of the country with a significant Amish population, you may very well see an Amish person using a cell phone.
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Tiger King 2 Is Happening. Here's What We Know
Oh, snap. Get your popcorn ready. Netflix is repackaging its gift to the world from last March — with "Tiger King 2" coming out sometime before year's end.
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Why Some Thought A Mummy's Curse Could Have Sunk The Titanic
Rumors suggest a mummy was purchased by an American archaeologist, who arranged for it to be transported to the United States aboard the Titanic.
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Inside The Feud Between Davy Crockett And Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson made several enemies throughout his life. One of those was the legendary outdoorsman and rustic fashion icon Davy Crockett.
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Staffer Severely Injured At Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
Alleged big cat "rescuer" Carole Baskin made news again when an employee at her Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary was attacked by a tiger in December 2020.
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