The Most Dangerous Kings Throughout History
Power, wealth, and lack of normal consequences is a dangerous combination. Here are some of the most dangerous kings throughout history.
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The Tragic Death Of Four Of Beethoven's Siblings
Beethoven's childhood was, overall, plagued with hardships, including a harsh father and the loss of several siblings.
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What You Didn't Know About The Largest Dead Sea Scroll
The Dead Sea Scrolls date back to about 200 BCE, when the Jewish Kingdom of Judah had been transfigured into the Roman province of Judea.
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Everything We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee So Far
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate an unprecedented 70 years of ruling. Here's everything we know about Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee so far.
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How The Kennedy Family Really Got So Rich
While the Kennedy family is steeped in American politics, their fortune has its beginnings with patriarch Joseph Kennedy's business moves.
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A Look At Alexander Hamilton's Unstable Childhood
While history remembers Alexander Hamilton as a great man, he's even more impressive considering the hardships he faced growing up.
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Rodney Alcala: How Many Victims Did The Serial Killer Have?
A serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game shouldn't have been hard to find, yet Rodney Alcala evaded capture for years, possibly killing up to 140 women.
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The Double Life Of The Children's Author Who Spied For The British
Arthur Ransome was an MI6 spy turned children's book author, who had ties to the Bolsheviks.
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What Really Happened With The Intruder In Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom
Michael Fagan broke into Queen Elizabeth's bedroom in the summer of 1982, but why exactly did he do it? And what did he do when he got there?
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How Teddy Roosevelt Almost Died In The Amazon
Some of the remarkable things that happened to Teddy Roosevelt came about as a result of his stubborn desire to achieve exactly what he set out to do.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Sketchy Brother
Think your siblings are embarrassing? They've probably got nothing on Jimmy Carter's brother, Billy — the man who brought us Billy Beer and a Libyan scandal.
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Arthur Shawcross: How Many Victims Did The Serial Killer Have?
Serial killer Arthur Shawcross, better known as the Genesee River Killer, tormented upstate New York for decades. Could those murders have been prevented?
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How The White House Got Burned During The War Of 1812
During the War of 1812, British troops marched into Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House, the Capitol, and several other buildings.
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The Truth About How Led Zeppelin Got Their Name
For avid fans who yearned for a Led Zeppelin reunion, it's been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Here's how they got that wild name.
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The Wild True Story Of The 1993 Storm Of The Century
1993's Storm of the Century cut a trail of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, creating everything from deadly floods and blizzards to tornados.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Margaret Thatcher's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
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How The French And Indian War Impacted The American Revolution
Beginning in 1754, the French and Indian War was fought between Britain and France, who each tried to expand their territories across North America.
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The Most Dangerous Drugs Throughout History
There have been a lot of changes in the drug industry through the centuries, with drugs coming and going, and offering to cure a variety of ailments.
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The Real Reason Monaco Doesn't Have A King Or Queen
Unlike nearby European monarchies, Monaco's sovereign has actual political power. However, the monarch is not styled 'king.' Here's why.
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The Wild True Story Of The Man Who Tried To Protect People From Gravity
American businessman Roger Babson was on a mission to save people from what he considered to be out greatest enemy: gravity.
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What You Should Know About The Royal Pets
For the British Royal Family, it's all about the dogs. Other animals have entered castle grounds, but it's canines that are the essential royal companions.
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Here's Where We Got The Word 'Genocide'
While mass killings based on religious, social, or ethnic basis have happened throughout history, there wasn't actually a word for 'genocide; until 1944.
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The Aftermath Of The Great Depression Is More Messed Up Than You Know
International trends, federal laws, local ordinances, and prejudices all steered response to the depression, and its aftermath is still in effect right now.
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Here's How The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Discovered
The Dead Sea scrolls were discovered over 70 years ago in the Qumran Caves in a series of events that sound like they're straight out of an Indiana Jones movie.
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A Look At John Wesley Hardin's Face-Off With Wild Bill Hickok
The two gunslingers found much to relate to in one another when they crossed paths in 1871 and were thrust into a face-off, albeit one that never turned deadly.
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Mozart Died Penniless. Here's Why
But even the world's greatest artistic geniuses — like Mozart — are not exempt from money troubles.
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What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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