John F. Kennedy's Podium Caught Fire On Inauguration Day. Here's Why
It was a cold and blustery day on John F. Kennedy's inauguration day when oddly, his podium caught on fire while a cardinal kicked off the ceremony.
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Why An American Teacher Was Beheaded Per Hitler's Request
Mildred Fish-Harnack was a teacher from Wisconsin who ended up in Germany during the rise of the Nazi regime. Here's why she was beheaded per Hitler's request.
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How WWI Changed London Forever
World War I brought plenty of change, which could be seen and felt globally, especially in large cities like London.
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20 Worst Generals Of World War II
World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
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JFK's Reading Speed Will Leave You Floored
President John F. Kennedy was a voracious reader, a past time that started in childhood. His love of reading translated to an impressive reading speed.
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Here's What Was Found In L. Ron Hubbard's Coroner's Report
L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, was private in his last years. His post-death wishes reflected that. Here's what was found in his coroner's report.
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Here's What Happened To MLK Jr.'s Four Children And Only Grandchild
Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy didn't end with his assassination in 1968. Here's what happened to MLK Jr.'s four children and only grandchild.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Jackie Kennedy's Wedding Bouquet
JFK and Jackie Kennedy got married on September 12, 1953, at a church in Newport, Rhode Island. Here's the meaning behind her wedding bouquet.
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What We Know About Jesus' Relationship With Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is written about in several gospels as a disciple of Jesus, but speculation exists about their relationship. Here's what we know.
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Dexter Scott King Dies: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Son Dead At 62
Martin Luther King Jr.'s son, Dexter, died on January 22, 2024, at age 62 from reported prostate cancer complications. Here's a look back at his life.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of The Wild West
Lost treasures. Unsolved murders. Disappearances. These stories continue to intrigue lovers of the Old West. Despite today's technology, many still remain open.
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The True Story Of The Kennedy Family's Relationship With Pope Pius XII
The Kennedy family has connections to Pope Pius XII that run back to 1936, when Joseph Kennedy was a commissioner in the federal government. Here's the story.
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Some Scientists Believe We're Having Another Mass Extinction Right Now
Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.
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Things Found At Adolf Hitler's Death Scene
Adolf Hitler's body was destroyed on his orders, along with many official documents, but there were still lots of things found at his bunker death scene.
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Here's Who Inherited Andrew Jackson's Estate After He Died
Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, died of congestive heart failure on June 8, 1845. Here's who inherited his estate.
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Where Elvis Presley's Blue Hawaii Was Filmed
Elvis Presley role in the 1961 romantic comedy "Blue Hawaii" worked out well - it became his top-grossing movie. Here's where it was filmed.
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The Dark And Grim History Of Drunk Tanks
Cops still hold intoxicated people in drunk tanks all over the world. Sometimes, people are held for days on end and, tragically, some people don't make it out.
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The Original Meaning Behind The Swastika Isn't What You Think
At least in the Western world, the swastika is almost universally perceived for its ties to Nazism. But it has a long history across various cultures.
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Whatever Happened To The Conjuring House?
The 2013 movie "The Conjuring" was based on Ed and Lorraine Warren's paranormal investigation into an infamous Rhode Island home. Here's what happend to it.
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What The Iconic Copacabana Nightclub Was Really Like
New York's famous Copacabana nightclub inspired songs, musicals, and movies. But what was this coveted celebrity party spot really like in its heyday?
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What Happened To Auguste Rodin's Eternal Spring From Antiques Roadshow?
Auguste Rodin's "Eternal Spring" made it on to "Antiques Roadshow" in 2016 after James Kenner brought it in for appraisal. Here's what happened to it.
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Whatever Happened To The Gold-Plated Leica Luxus II Camera From Antiques Roadshow?
The gold-plated Leica Luxus II Camera first appeared on the popular "Antiques Roadshow" back in 2001. Here's what happened to this rare item.
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The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper
The mystery of D.B. Cooper is one that might never be solved. But we can always dream, right?
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The Ingenious, Glyph-Like Number System Created By Medieval Monks
In the 13th century, monks of the Cistercian order creating an ingenious, glyph-like number system much different from the modern Arabic system.
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History Of Lunar New Year Explained
While in the West and in much of the world we go by the Gregorian calendar to mark the new year, the history of Lunar New Year goes back to ancient Asia.
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The Most Bizarre Things About The Korean Conflict
The Korean War is often remembered for being forgotten, sandwiched between WWII and the Vietnam War. But the deadly Cold War kerfuffle was immensely important.
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Classic Country Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Day
For anyone who loves classic country, true crime, or just a good brainteaser, these are the classic country mysteries that remain unsolved to this day.
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