Climbing Mount Everest Takes A Lot Longer Than You Realize
When taking conditions like height, oxygen, and frostbite into account, thrill-seeking climbers have about a one in 100 chance of dying on Mount Everest.
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The Oldest Basilica Of The Western World
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, built in the early fourth century, is the oldest basilica in the Western world.
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The Real Reason The Amish Are Never Baptized Before Adulthood
In the Amish religion, the typical time to get baptized is between the ages of 18 and 22 when they can make their own decision to fully commit to the church.
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The 12 Days Of Christmas Explained
The English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" originated in France and was published in 1780 without any music. So what does it mean?
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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How This 19th Century Con Artist Sold A Nonexistent Country
Nothing in the world of contemporary cons can reach the scope, ambition, and sheer audacity of Gregor MacGregor, who sold a nonexistent country.
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How The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided
The Great Depression represented a then-unthinkable level of poverty. Its causes are debated, but the end result was millions of people losing their jobs.
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How The Vatican's Secret Passageway Helped Save Popes' Lives
Vatican City has often been a target of invaders, and more than one pope has escaped invading forces through its centuries-old secret tunnels.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Explorer John Smith
Throughout his life, John Smith emphasized the value of hard work. He was a pioneer on several counts and sought to lead by example.
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This Is What Happened To Virginia's Robert E. Lee Statue After Its Removal
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, marked an important turn in Richmond's history as the state of Virginia removed the long-standing statue of General Robert E. Lee.
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The Dark Side Of Gladiator Culture
Roman life was not always filled with riches, particularly for the gladiators, who practiced violent hand-to-hand combat for entertainment.
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All About Anne Frank's Less Popular Second Diary
Unbeknownst to many, Anne Frank's diary has two versions. The first is the original and the second she rewrote and edited for future publication.
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The History Of Babylon Explained
Of the cities in Mesopotamia, none is more famous than Babylon. Yet the reasons for its fame are more biblical than historical.
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The Real Reason This Chinese Tea Is More Valuable Than Gold
Some of the rarer, finer tea leaves are highly sought after and valuable, especially since tea-drinking culture has been around for over a thousand years.
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The Dark Truth About The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult
Founded in 2012 by DeAnne Brady Stidham, LuLaRoe is classified as a multilevel marketing company and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.
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Here's What We Know About The Newly Identified 9/11 Victims
Just ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York City officials have identified new victims nearly 20 years to the day of the devastation.
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How The Vatican Helped Nazis Escape During World War II
The world scrambled to return to normal after the death and devastation of World War II, while the Allied victors sought ways to punish the Nazis.
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The Real Reason Galileo Galilei's Daughters Became Nuns
The father of modern science, Galileo Galilei, fathered two daughters who became nuns, and the irony of it is not lost on history.
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The Truth About The Deadly Dreamworld River Rapids Disaster
A fun day turned to tragedy on October 25, 2016, as Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Roozbeh Araghi, and Cindy Low died on the Thunder River Rapids Ride.
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How Many People Are Actually Citizens Of Vatican City?
Getting permission to live in the Vatican is almost impossible. It is a privilege given to the clergy and the Swiss Guards responsible for the pope's security.
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The Beast Of Bastille: The Truth About The Serial Killer
True crime dramas and documentaries might have a reputation as being sensationalistic, but here's the thing: at the heart of them all are true stories.
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The Truth About Liberty Ships Of World War II
With U.S. shipyards entered into the equation, a cheaper merchant vessel could be churned out in enough numbers that the Germans couldn't sink enough of them.
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The Truth About Hannah And Her Son In The Bible
In Hannah's prayer, she told God that she wanted a son, and it wasn't long before Hannah, after years of childlessness, was finally pregnant.
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Inside Barthelemy De Chasseneuz's Trial Of The Rats
While charges against individual livestock would be handled by secular courts, things got a bit more complicated when it came to trying wild animals.
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What We Know About The Fire Department Chaplain Who Was Among The First To Die On 9/11
One of the first was Father Mychal Judge with the city's fire department. On that fateful day, he joined the firefighters as they responded to the North Tower.
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What It Was Like Being One Of Thomas Jefferson's Slaves
Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal." The sentence had different interpretations through the years after.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tiger King's Erik Cowie
Erik Cowie, a former head zookeeper at "Tiger King" Joe Exotic's Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, was found dead on September 3.
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