A Look At The Early Life Of Dr. Joseph Bell
What made Dr. Joseph Bell different from other physicians was his excellent observational skills, which helped him gain information about patients.
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The Only Athlete To Win Gold Medals At The Summer And Winter Olympics
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
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The Reason Pirates Wore Eye Patches Isn't What You Think
In just about any depiction of pirates, at least one pirate sports an eye patch, and it has been assumed that pirates wore eye patches for one reason.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The Audio Cassette Tape
Cassette tapes helped change the music industry by allowing consumers to record their mixtapes without using the bulky recorders we often see in TV shows.
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What Do The Olympic Rings Actually Stand For?
A ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
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This Is What Kept The Vikings Warm During Tough Winters
The Vikings had many ways to make sure they didn't freeze to death during the tough winters, and some of these may be a bit surprising.
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The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
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How The United Nations Played A Major Role In The Korean War
We remember the Korean War, if at all, as one between the United States and North Korea, but the United Nations played a major role in the war.
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The Untold Truth Of First Native American Member Of Congress
Some sources say Kamala Harris is the first person of color to hold the second highest office in US government, but that honor belongs to Charles Curtis.
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The Tragic Death Of Jane Austen
For as studied as Jane Austen has been in the years since her early death, one thing no one can seem to agree on, is what killed her at the age of just 41.
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What You'll See If You Look Through This Famous Roman Peephole
Rome is full of rich history and places to put on your Instagram and boast your #blessed-ness. Rome also has some off-the-beaten-path gems, such as a keyhole.
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Where Can The Aztec Sun Stone Be Found Today?
The Aztec Sun Stone was lost to history for centuries after a Spanish bishop ordered it be buried. It was found again in 1790. Here's where it is today.
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The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann
Beulah George Georgia Tann was purportedly a child trafficker years before we started calling them that, tearing families apart all for her own profit.
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The Terrible True Story Of The Burning Of The Reichstag
The Reichstag fire in 1933 was a key event in the Nazis' rise to power. This is the terrible true story of the burning of the Reichstag.
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Incredible African Civilizations You've Never Heard Of
We're all familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about the other grand cultures of Africa? Here are some incredible African civilizations you've never heard of.
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Hilarious Artistic Fails That Look Nothing Like Their Subject
There's no better way to salute famous icons than through works of art ... unless the finished work winds up looking absolutely nothing like its subject.
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Did Blackbeard Really Leave Behind Buried Treasure?
Of all the romantic notions of piracy that stick in the canon of popular culture today, one of the favorites seems to be the idea of a buried treasure.
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The Tragic Truth About Evita's Childhood
Later known as Evita, Eva Perón was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
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The Real Reason A Gangster Tried To Steal Abraham Lincoln's Corpse
Yes, someone once put a lot of effort into trying to steal the corpse of a United States president ... and no, it wasn't Nicolas Cage.
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Craziest Things That Only Cost A Dollar
These are the craziest things that only cost a dollar. Act like a rich person with the change in your pocket.
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The Tragic Childbirth Death Of Princess Charlotte Augusta Of Wales
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
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Weird Things About Sacagawea You Didn't Know
Sacagawea was a Shoshone guide and interpreter who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition...right? Mostly! Here are weird things you didn't know about Sacagawea.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Nobel Prize
Throughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
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The Craziest False Confessions In History
False confessions, made because of a desire for attention, a delusion, or mental and emotional pressure, can have devastating consequences.
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How Leif Erikson Became A Legend
Leif Erikson is one of history's most important explorers. But while the legend of Erikson has become widely known, the real man remains shrouded in mystery.
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The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
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What It Was Really Like As A Worker In The Industrial Revolution
While there are laws to protect employees from certain conditions today, the industrial era was like a lawless world.
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