The Wild Amount Norman Lear Paid For A Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence
Legendary television producer Norman Lear is best known for "All in the Family." He also once paid for a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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Rules Queen Elizabeth Had To Follow
The rules Queen Elizabeth II minded in order to maintain her image and role in government were a big deal. Here are the most notable rules she had to follow.
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Creepy Things About Popular Christmas Traditions And Characters
While Christmas is a wonderful time of year, customs that Americans think of as completely normal and commonplace have weird, dark, or even gross origins.
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Why The Color Blue Is So Closely Associated With Hanukkah Decorations
The color blue is closely associated with Hanukkah decorations, combined with white and even silver, but the reason why is both new and old.
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The Untold Truth Of The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club is a society that promotes exploration in the name of science. Here's the real story behind the international organization.
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Did Napoleon Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
When modern psychologists look back at the words and behaviors of Napoleon Bonaparte, many agree that he exhibited traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Teddy Roosevelt Holds This Impressive Record For American Presidents
Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States, and he holds an impressive record among other American heads of state. Here's what it is.
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The Significance Of Stars In Different Spiritual Practices Explained
Humanity has long gazed at the stars and sought meaning in them. No wonder, then, that they have become woven into many spiritual practices throughout history.
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The Timeline Of The Killing Of Osama Bin Laden Explained
Fourteen years after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, its mastermind Osama Bin Laden was brought to justice. Finding and killing him was no easy task.
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The Only 5 Congressmen Expelled From The House Of Representatives Before George Santos
Only five congressmen have been expelled from the House of Representatives before George Santos was booted in December 2023. Here's who they were.
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Sandra Day O'Connor's Accomplishments Outside Of The Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor made her mark with her work as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, but she also had many other accomplishments. Here's what they were.
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Sandra Day O'Connor Dies; First Female Supreme Court Justice Dead At 93
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor died on December 1, 2023. Here's a look at the life of the trailblazing lawyer and politician.
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This Is Who Inherited George Washington's Estate After He Died
After former United States President George Washington died, his estate was divided up per his will. Here's who received a part of the remains.
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Here's Where You'll Find Harriet Tubman's Grave
Harriet Tubman is the famous Underground Railroad operator who brought many enslaved Black Americans to safety. Here's where you'll find her grave.
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What Were The First Autopsies In History Like?
Today autopsies are a standard part of death investigations, but the first autopsies in history were uncommon and performed more to understand the human body.
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Things Napoleon Left Out Of The True Story
Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" leaves out years' worth of events, plus important context and nuance for the sake of dramatization. Here's the history you won't see.
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How Old The First 5 US Presidents Were When They Took Office
The first five U.S. presidents were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. How old were they when they took office?
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Why Henry Kissinger's Nobel Peace Prize Was So Controversial
U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, but the decision was controversial because he played a major role in the Vietnam War.
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Whatever Happened To Trevor Rees-Jones, The Only Survivor Of Princess Diana's Fatal Crash?
Princess Diana's 1996 death shocked the world. Here's what happened to bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones, the only one who survived the crash that took her life.
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The Untold Truth Of Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams is famous for capturing America's natural beauty, but he also survived an infamous disaster, took on presidents, and championed nuclear power.
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Henry Kissinger, Diplomat And Statesman, Dead At 100
U.S. statesman and controversial advisor to multiple generations of presidents, Henry Kissinger, has died. He was 100 years old.
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Who Was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was an ancient ruler whose efforts to strip the Jews of their rights to practice their religion led to the War of the Maccabees.
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What Do Candles Symbolize During Hanukkah?
Though Hanukkah carries several traditions, the lighting of the candles is the most significant aspect of the Jewish holiday known as Festival of Lights.
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The Macabre Reason Oil Continues To Leak Into Pearl Harbor
The U.S.S. Arizona became a macabre death chamber for thousands after it was bombed in 1941. It still slowly leaks oil into Pearl Harbor all these years later.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With Dodi Fayed
When Princess Diana entered Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France on August 31, 1997, no one could have guessed that she and Dodi Fayed would not leave alive.
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A Look At Hitler's Drug Use During World War II
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.
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This Is How Many People Were On The Mayflower When It Came To America
The Pilgrims' Mayflower left Holland and arrived in America in 1620. Here's how many people were aboard when it hit the shores of Massachusetts.
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