What Are The Queen's Beasts? We Explain
There are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.
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The Worst Things Ivan The Terrible Ever Did
Ivan the Terrible is known as a cruel ruler who waged wars at the expense of his subjects and ruthlessly eliminated his domestic political opponents.
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This Is The Longest Boxing Match In Recorded History
It was 3:45 in the morning. Of the 85,000 who had showed up to the Olympic Club in New Orleans to watch the what would become the longest fight ever.
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How John Dillinger May Have Reformed The FBI
The FBI is a large law enforcement agency known for going after criminals and terrorists, and it was John Dillinger that helped it greatly expand.
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Here's What Happens To A Body When It's Embalmed
The ancient Egyptians developed the technique of embalming after the tombs they created for their dead proved inadequate for curbing decomposition.
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What Was Shock G's Net Worth When He Died?
Rapper Shock G, who became iconic for sporting a big fake nose and for the classic hit song "The Humpty Dance," was found dead in his Tampa hotel room April 22.
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The Story Of The Man Who Introduced Hotdogs To Baseball Fans
Who was the 'Earl of Sandwich of the Hotdog World,' so to speak, who introduced this delicious savory treat to the lives of decades of ball park baseball fans?
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Space Food Is Nothing Like It Used To Be. Here's Why
The food served to astronauts in space has improved leaps and bounds from the early years of the U.S. and Soviet space programs. Personnel are surely grateful.
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This Is The Most Powerful Church In The World
Wealth often translates into power. If power is defined by wealth, there isn't even a close second to the most powerful religious organization in the world.
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A Look At The Disappearance Of Gangster Rocco Perri
Italian-born Rocco Perri, also known as "Canada's Al Capone," exemplifies the widespread nature of mafias throughout the world.
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Transnistria: The Country You Can Visit That Doesn't Exist
Countries like Georgia and Moldova sprang from the U.S.S.R. It's from nations like these that "de facto governments" such as Transnistria emerged.
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This Is How King Solomon Rose To Power
Christian children in Sunday school are taught tales about Solomon's wise rulings. Biblical scholars study his writings not just as sacred writ, but literature.
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The Truth About Che Guevara's Death
Argentine-born Marxist revolutionary Ernesto Guevara de la Serna -- better known as Che Guevara -- was a very wanted man by the time he was shot to death.
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The Tragic History Of The Rwandan Genocide
In 1994, almost 1 million Tutsi were murdered in Rwanda by Hutu extremists. This is the tragic history of the Rwandan genocide.
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The Assassination Attempt On FDR
As President-elect Roosevelt hoisted himself into the car, several shots rang out into that mid-February night. Before the smoke cleared, five would be wounded.
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This Is How Much Jonas Salk Was Worth When He Died
Dr. Salk spent most of his career trying to find a cure for polio, a devastating childhood illness that affected over 15,000 Americans per year at its peak.
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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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