Here's One Of The Few Ways Women Could Divorce In Medieval England
In the medieval world, divorce was an annulment that made the marriage invalid. Unsurprisingly, it was only granted in specific cases.
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The Stunning Story Of The $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme
In 1992, the United States SEC launched an investigation into the largest ongoing Ponzi scheme in US history — Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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What You Might Not Know About Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi Painting
A potentially new, unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci, "Salvator Mundi," surfaced in recent years, the discovery took the art world by storm
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What It's Really Like To Work On An Offshore Oil Rig
Working on an offshore oil rig can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and potentially downright dangerous in the worst.
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How The Louisiana Purchase Led To The Civil War
The Louisiana Purchase was either good or bad, depending on which side one was on — and it ultimately helped bring on the Civil War.
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The D.B. Cooper Theory That Would Change Everything
On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a plane flying from Portland to Seattle carrying a briefcase, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, black tie, and sunglasses
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The Truth About The Sani Abacha Heist
Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha stole billions from the country during his five years as head of state. Here's how the country tried to get its money back.
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The Reason Beavers Were Eaten During The Medieval Era
Like any distant period of history, the medieval era can feel absolutely unrelatable to us, and the fact that people from this time ate beaver doesn't help.
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Respected People In The Bible Who Actually Weren't That Great
Scripture is filled with heroes who have informed the Christian faith. Yet further interpretation makes it clear they were also bad people.
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The Messed Up Truth About Cult Leaders Bo And Peep
Heaven's Gate was a cult that posed as a religious group. The cult believed in UFOs and alien beings but they also borrowed from the Christian religion.
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How George H.W. Bush Once Evaded Being Eaten By Cannibals
By a stroke of luck, former American President George H.W. Bush avoided an incredibly cruel end during his time in the U.S. Navy.
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Here's How Gangster Machine Gun Kelly Was Finally Caught
George "Machine Gun" Kelly had such a deft hand with his gun that he could sign his name on the walls of the banks he robbed in bullets. So how was he caught?
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Is This What Really Happened To Sodom And Gomorrah?
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the more striking examples of God's wrath in the Old Testament. Were they real places? And if so, what became of them?
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The Mystery Of The Bridgewater Triangle
The Bridgewater Triangle, which is a 200-square-mile section of land in Massachusetts, is a reported hotbed of paranormal activity and unexplained occurrences.
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The Truth About Queen Jezebel In The Bible
The Bible's many books have various female characters, and a good number are presented as downright villainous, including the Phoenecian queen Jezebel.
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The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Explained
The ancient land of Israel is said to have been ruled by 12 tribes, but who were those tribes? Here are the Twelve Tribes of Israel explained.
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The Lost Leonardo: The Stunningly Low Amount Salvator Mundi Sold For In 2005
The art world loves a mystery and the story of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is a good one. In 2017, the painting became the most expensive ever sold.
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How The Eiffel Tower Slightly Grows During The Summer
It's impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower. The landmark is Europe's most-visited tourist attraction receiving seven million visitors every year.
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Where Did Hitler Get All Of His Money From?
The name Hitler may conjure up many thoughts, but it may surprise many to know that he was a man of great wealth. Here's how he made his money.
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Why Caleb Followill Was Hated By His Kings Of Leon Bandmates
Here's why Caleb Followill was hated by his Kings of Leon bandmates -- who happen to all be members of his own family.
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The Criminal History Behind Hollywood's Famous Sunset Strip
The name Sunset Strip evokes Old Hollywood glamour but the street has also had a notorious and sordid past. From murder to mayhem, the Strip has seen it all.
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The Real Reason Paul Is Sometimes Called Saul In The Bible
Throughout the Bible, character names are changed after significant events. One example is the Apostle Paul, who is also known as Saul of Tarsus.
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Stephane Breitwieser: The Truth About The Art Thief Who Stole $1.4 Billion
Who doesn't love a good art heist story? OK, maybe collectors and museums, but the rest of us can gawk at the work of notorious thief Stéphane Breitweiser.
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Details You Didn't Know About Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas, referred to as "The Confession Killer," is one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. But there's plenty you might not know.
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Here's How Many UFO Sightings Have Been Reported In The Hudson Valley
Places like Roswell, NM, and Area 51 come to mind when we think of UFOs, but New York's Hudson Valley actually boasts the most UFO sightings in the country.
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The Mystery Of The Great Sheep Panic
There have been many strange and mysterious happenings recorded throughout history, and one of them is the Great Sheep Panic of 1888.
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This Man Just Surpassed Jeff Bezos As The Richest Person In The World
Jeff Bezos is worth $193.9 billion. And while that's enough to fly him into space, it's not enough to make him the richest man in the world anymore (for now).
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