What It Was Really Like The Day Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated
For most people, there was probably little to note about April 14, 1865. However, this warm spring day would end in tragedy for President Abraham Lincoln.
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The Deadliest Airship Accidents In History
Zeppelins and airships were, well, incredibly dangerous. And many times, disaster did happen — and many, many people died.
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Survey Reveals The Least Popular AC/DC Album
Like any other band with a career that spans decades, there will be some AC/DC LPs that won't match the consistency of musical and lyrical quality fans expect.
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A Look At The Disappearance Of A Dungeons & Dragons Prodigy
When a teen prodigy disappeared, it forever tainted the reputation of 'Dungeons & Dragons.' Did the game even have anything to do with the teen's disappearance?
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The British Royal Title That Can Never Be Used Again
King Edwards VIII's love for a divorced woman brought shame on the British royal family, so now no one gets to use the nickname he had.
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What Really Happened During The Bataan Death March
During WWII, tens of thousands of soldiers were taken prisoner by Japanese forces and forced to march to their POW camp.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Traditional Gun Salutes To Honor The Queen's Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95th birthday on April 21, and one tradition in honor of her birthday includes various gun salutes.
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History's Most Famous Sniper Shots
These are history's most famous sniper shots, among the best sniper shots of all time.
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The Real Reason The Queen Celebrates Her Birthday Twice Every Year
Among a slew of other perks, Queen Elizabeth II also gets two birthdays each year. But why?
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover certainly had his share of detractors and enemies, and even had an attempt on his life before entering office.
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Who Was The First Person To Claim A Sasquatch Sighting?
Despite the lack of corroborating evidence to prove his myriad sightings through the years, many people still swear that Sasquatch/Bigfoot truly exists.
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Why Charles Darwin's Father Was Disappointed In Him
Charles Darwin's was a 19th century scientist whose theories on evolution challenged the existing scientific and religious dogma.
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The Massive Number Of Wives King Solomon Had
King Solomon was a wealthy ancient king of Israel whose wisdom made him a key figure in the historical narrative of the Old Testament.
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The Tragic Life Of Mithridates, The Poison King
From his birth all the way until his death, accounts of Mithridates' life were filled with legends, prophesies, and folklore.
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Death
One of the most controversial civil rights activists ever, Malcolm X, was passionately vocal in his advocacy of Black rights.
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The Crazy True Story Of America's Stunt Girl Reporters
To help boost the eyebrow-lifting quotient in an era of yellow journalism, newspaper publishers often hired female reporters to go undercover.
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The Original Reason For The World Series Will Surprise You
The World Series restarted after 1900 when the American League was established; the AL won in 1903, proving a worthy rival to the established National League.
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The Flowers On Prince Philip's Coffin Have A Secret Meaning
Although many viewers probably didn't give it much thought, a poignant moment seen during the service was the flowers on Prince Philip's coffin.
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The Real Reason Prince Philip Apologized To Richard Nixon
A letter unearthed from the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum reveals Prince Philip agonized over a speech he made during a 1969 visit with President Nixon.
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Have Any Popes Ever Been Assassinated?
Though the position of the pope, i.e. head of the Catholic Church, comes with reverence and respect from most people, it also can attract jealousy and violence.
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth's Lady-In-Waiting
When Prince Philip was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel on April 17, Queen Elizabeth was joined at the funeral by her personal assistant, a lady-in-waiting.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Relationship With JFK Jr.
JFK Jr. had a couple meetings with Prince Philip as a young boy, and their meetings will break your heart.
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The Significance Of The Whistle Used During Prince Philip's Funeral
The whistle used at Prince Philip's funeral was a traditional observance honoring his service in the British Royal Navy.
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Here's Who Is Buried At St. George's With Prince Philip
Prince Philip was famous for his dislike of pomp, asking the Queen to "just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor." She granted his wish.
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This Is How Much Andy Warhol Was Worth When He Died
Andy Warhol wasn't always the wealthy, eccentric artistic icon who created work in the 1970s and '80s that can now rake in more than $100 million per painting.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Space Launches
The space race was as exciting for everyday people as it was for scientists. Here's What it was really like to watch the first space launches.
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The Truth About The Pope's Plane
When it comes to transporting the pope, the so-called "PopeMobile" is usually what comes to mind, but did you know that there's a papal plane, too? Sort of.
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