The True Story Of The Queen Of Sheba
With her role in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba is one of the most famous and mysterious women of the ancient world. Here’s the true story of the Queen of Sheba.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Vlad The Impaler
Vlad the Impaler gained such a reputation for cruelty he's become synonymous with his fav method of execution. Here's the messed up truth of Vlad the Impaler.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral.is a shoot-out that has come to define the Wild West. Here's the messed-up truth of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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The Dramatic Way American Presidents Age During Their Presidency
Presidents change a lot between their election and leaving the White House. Here's the explanation for the dramatic way American presidents age in office.
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How The United States Stole Hawaii
Once the US abutted Canadian and Mexican borders, it simply turned its eyes overseas. Before Hawaii was annexed by the US, it was its own, sovereign kingdom.
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The Legend Of The Hawaiian Menehune Explained
While no evidence exists that the Menehune actually lived in the Hawaiian Islands' dense forests and remote valleys, the mythology tells a different story.
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The Reason The Kennedys Couldn't Stand J. Edgar Hoover
Robert Kennedy had a contentious relationship with Hoover. RFK, wanting to protect his brother John, barred the FBI chief from direct access to the President.
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What You Didn't Know About The Origin Of Sugar Art
Aside from simply being a sweetener, sugar became a medium for temporary art, similar to modern-day sand art or ice sculptures.
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Chilling Photos Showing Moments Right Before Terrifying Events
You can't possibly know when you're seconds away from being part of a historical catastrophe.
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Ancient Discoveries That Nobody Can Explain
Here are ancient discoveries we still can't explain.
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The President Of Liberia Who Was Indicted For Crimes Against Humanity
Despite Taylor's assertion that he was "no threat to society," the tens of thousands of lives lost or destroyed by his actions reflect a very different reality.
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Why Van Gogh's Infamous Ear Story Isn't As Interesting As You Think
Nearly as well known as his art is the legendary story of how Van Gogh cut off his own ear and then presented it to a sex worker as a token of his affection.
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Moments In Canadian History That Went Horribly Wrong
Canada seems like a calm, peaceful kind of country. But it has a history just like any other country that is surprisingly dark and violent at times.
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People You Never Knew Were Almost President
To become president of the United States, you just have be rich and prepared to do and say anything. Or, the president could die and then BOOM, you got a job.
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Messed Up Things You Didn't Realize About Star Trek
Star Trek has seen bad stuff. What upsetting stuff was going on in one of history's best shows? Here's some messed up things you didn't realize about Star Trek.
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King Arthur's History Finally Explained
King Arthur's tale is a classic old yarn about a scrappy kid who pulls a sword out of a stone. But there's more. Here's King Arthur's history finally explained.
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The Strange Window Rule The First Family Must Follow
Presidents of the United States and their families have all sorts of security procedures and protocols they must follow while living in the White House.
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The Time Whitesnake Wrote A Song For B.B. King
Maybe it's not that surprising that the '80s hard rock glam band, Whitesnake, wrote a song for blues musician and songwriter B.B. King.
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The Surprising Reason Pineapples Symbolize Hospitality
You may have received a pineapple as a housewarming gift at some point. Where did this tradition come from, and what has given it such staying power?
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What You Didn't Know About Gerda Taro
Gerda Taro is slightly better known by the alias she shared with her partner, Endre Friedmann. Working together, they were known as photographer Robert Capa.
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All The Details About Amelia Edwards
Tomb Raider's Lara Croft was a privileged girl who became a treasure hunter. She doesn't exactly have a real-life counterpart, but Amelia Edwards comes close.
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When Did Physicians Start To Be Called Doctors?
We call all people who treat us, whether the damage is physical or mental, a doctor. But it hasn't always been this way.
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How The Superintendent Of The U.S. Patent Office Became A Hero During The War Of 1812
During the War of 1812, the British would have destroyed the Patent Office building if it weren't for the actions of Dr. William Thornton.
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Here's How Bad The Conditions Really Were At Stalin's Prison Camps
It marked one of the darkest chapters in the annals of Soviet prison camps.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Hilton Family
The Hilton name is one of the most recognized in modern American history, but the family's history is fraught with drama and tragedy. This is their story.
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Why Was Tiny Tim Cratchit Sick?
Tiny Tim Cratchit is known as the ailing young son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but this is why the young boy sick in the famous tale.
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The Library Of Congress Surprisingly Holds Rosa Parks' Recipe For This Dish
The Library of Congress digitized Rosa Parks' recipe for Featherlite Pancakes made with real peanut butter in 2017.
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