The Truth About The Final Immigrant That Passed Through Ellis Island
For over 60 years, immigrants arriving in America through New York were processed at Ellis Island — the last of which was a sailor who overstayed shore leave.
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Inside The African Boycott Of The 1976 Olympics
In 1976, as the Olympics were ramping up in Montreal, Quebec -- mere days before the opening ceremonies -- more than 30 teams simply packed up and went home.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Violent Ice Cream Truck Wars Of The 1980s
In Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1980s, was a time now known as the ice cream truck wars. That doesn't mean ice cream vendors throwing cold treats at one another.
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Does The Bible Ever Mention The Virgin Mary's Death?
In some cases in the Bible, individuals get less than a sentence, while in others, they get whole books. Death is often an important part of a person's story.
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The Truth About The US Defectors In The Korean War
Here are the stories of some of the 21 American POWs who refused repatriation to the United States when fighting in the Korean War ended.
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What You Should Do If You Think You Found A Fossil
The process of fossilization is a far more complex one than most people realize (and much more rare). So what do you do if you happen to find a fossil?
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This Is What Jesus Really Looked Like In The Bible
Most depictions of Jesus that endured through popular culture portray him with Western European features: peach-colored skin; straight hair; a Caucasian nose.
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The Truth About Underground Boxing Matches On New York's Hart Island
New York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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This Is What The Battle Of The Alamo Was Really About
By any standards, the Battle of the Alamo wasn't even the biggest fight during the Texas Revolution, but it lead directly to the end of the entire conflict.
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Inside The Track And Field Controversy Of The 1908 Olympics
In the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
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The Mythology Of Sea Monks Explained
In the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Hoover Dam Broke
After its completion in 1936, the Hoover Dam has been among the largest and most important hydroelectric plants in the world. But what would happen if it broke?
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The History Of The Golem Explained
Steeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
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The Untold Truth Of The Paralympic Games
Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
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The First Black Presidential Candidate No One Remembers
The first Black presidential candidate that almost no one remembers was George Edwin Taylor, back in 1904. Though George Edwin Taylor lost, he made his mark.
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What Vampires Look Like In Different Cultures
Blood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 has had far-reaching effects beyond the immediate disaster.
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The Weird History Of The Garden Cemetery Movement
During the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
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The Crazy Story Of Why The FBI Went Searching For Lost Treasure
The legend of the Dents Run gold has persisted into the present day with modern seekers. Here's why the FBI got involved in the hunt for lost Civil War treasure
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Who Is Hosting The 2024 Olympics?
Whenever the Olympic Games are held, millions of people stay glued to their televisions to support their country's athletes. Who hosts in 2024?
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Rules Employees Of The British Royal Family Have To Follow
The British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
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The Deadliest Bridge Disasters In History
From railway bridges collapsing to pedestrian being thrown to watery deaths, these are the deadliest bridge disasters in history.
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The Stories Behind Some Of The World's Most Famous Diaries
To truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
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What The World's First Atomic Bomb Looked Like
The first atomic bomb was detonated in July 1945. Called "Gadget," it ushered in a new atomic age, and the fear that we'd all blow ourselves to smithereens.
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The Truth About The Longest Piano Masterpiece Ever Produced
The piece appears unspectacular at first glance, with a simple half-page of sheet music, but its composer added an impractical, ridiculous little caveat:
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