The Origins And History Of Krav Maga Explained
A quick online search for something like "Krav Maga fight" reveals videos of something that, on the surface, might look like simple, brutal street brawling.
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The Legend Of Pope Joan Explained
Officially, the popes were all men, but the medieval legend of Pope Joan claims there was an exception in the 9th Century when a woman became pope.
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The Mythology Of Cronos Explained
While there might not be as many stories about Cronos as there are about his famous offspring, there's still a whole long narrative that he's pretty central to.
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What Really Happened During The Great Binge?
While it lasted, the Great Binge was a time of true intoxication. Here's what really happened during the Great Binge.
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The Story Of Martha And Mary In The Bible Explained
Like many of its stories, the Bible's tale of Martha and Mary is one that provides a lesson that people can use in their daily lives.
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Why Patrick Heenan Is Considered A Historical Traitor
Some traitors are well-known, while others are more obscure — as is the case with the only New Zealander accused of treason during the war, Patrick Heenan.
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The Great Commission In The Bible Explained
For centuries, Christians have seen the "Great Commission" as a command to spread the gospel to the furthest reaches of the world.
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The Real Reason The Samurai Culture Went Extinct
The samurai were a group that mystifies modern onlookers in a way that few other cultures have. They are seen as a stoic warrior class, placing honor over all.
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The Truth About Herman Melville's Financial Problems
Herman Melville ("Moby Dick") is among the many artists who did not see glory before the grave. He died in 1891, having abandoned novel-writing long before.
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The Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
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What Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind A Man Who Was Lost At Sea For 133 Days
Poon Lim's survival came down to a combination of luck and determination. You'd have to have a little of both in order to survive 133 days lost at sea.
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The Unexpected Post-War Death Of Civil War General Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War, a former war hero who routinely failed to secure a win for his side.
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The Staggering Number Of People Killed Or Injured By The Aum Shinrikyo Cult
One of the most sickening attacks committed by members of a cult took place in Tokyo, Japan, by a group calling themselves Aum Shinrikyo.
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Here's How Babe Ruth Would've Looked In Color
Babe Ruth, otherwise known as the Great Bambino (among other things) was born as George Herman Ruth Jr. in 1895. Here's what he looked like in color.
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The Tragic Story Of Emperor Franz Joseph I
Emperor Franz Joseph I rose to power when he was only a teenager. He was the latest ruler from the powerful royal family known as the house of Habsburg.
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The Bizarre Story Of The MLB Player Who Hit A Fan With Two Foul Balls
On August 17, 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies played a day-time baseball game against the then-New York Giants that would go down in history for a weird reason.
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How People Handled The Deaths Of Loved Ones In The Victorian Era
Today, Victorian death photos make rounds online and although they may seem morbid and disturbing, they once provided loved ones consolation in times of grief.
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The Truth About The Girl With A Pearl Earring Painting
Johannes Vermeer's oil painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring," is one of the greatest mysteries of the art world. Who was the girl and was that really a pearl?
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What History Books Got Wrong About The Great Depression
Let's look at some ways the history books, especially the older ones, weren't 100% accurate when looking back on the Great Depression.
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The Bizarre Murder Mystery That Began With An Arm Inside A Shark
Everything was going fine until a week into the tiger shark's residency when out from the shark came a rat, bird, and — to everyone's horror — an intact arm.
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The Truth About The Olympic Corrections Center Jailbreak
Countless media has centered around the ingenuity and daring attitude required to attempt to break out of jail, but real-life attempts are not always so clever.
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The Bob Marley Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Was Murdered By The CIA
Bob Marley may not have invented reggae, but he certainly helped bring it out of the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, and into more mainstream popularity.
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This Was The Problem With Charles VI Of France's Reign
Here's the main reason why Charles VI's reign was such a problematic one in medieval France.
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The Staggering Number Of People Who Died In The Heavens Gate Cult
The mass suicide committed by members of the Heaven's Gate cult over the course of three days was one of the largest in American history.
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Inside The Soviet Union's Failed Flying Tanks
War is a bad idea, but it sometimes leads to good ideas that end up benefiting humanity. The Soviet Union's idea to make flying tanks was not one of the latter.
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The Sad Truth About The Libby Prison Jailbreak
Not every prison break ends in success, and many escapees are sent back to face additional punishment for their escape attempts.
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