How Was Charles Manson Caught?
Charles Manson guided his followers on a killing spree that infamously led to the death of actress Sharon Tate, among others. Here's how he was caught.
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Tragic Details About First Lady Dolley Madison's Life
Dolley Madison is known for the myth that she rescued a portrait from a burning White House, but her real life was exciting enough. Here are her many tragedies.
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Whatever Happened To VH1's Pop-Up Video?
Beginning in the 1990s, VH1's "Pop-Up Video" took the music video world by storm, offering tidbits of info and gossip to viewers. Here's what happened to it.
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How Blind Frog Ranch Got Its Name
Blind Frog Ranch is the center of the Discovery Channel show "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch." So how did it get its name? Well, that's a funny story.
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Best Generals Of The American Civil War
During the Civil War, both the Union and Confederacy produced some brilliant tacticians. These are the best generals of the American Civil War.
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What We Know About The Ice Maiden Of The Andes
The face of the Ice Maiden of the Andes was finally reconstructed in 2023. Here's what we know about the ancient girl and how she died years ago.
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Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations?
There are thousands upon thousands of Christian denominations across the world. Why are there so many? Let's look back in history and find the answer.
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The Romantic Wedding Day Present Prince Rainier Commissioned For Grace Kelly
The actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly was gifted a romantic wedding day present from Prince Rainier, one that he commissioned just for her.
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Who Had The Most Children Recorded In The Bible?
A fair few biblical rulers had a lot of kids, but who had the most? It's tough to say, as many are mentioned in passing. Here's who had the most recorded.
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These Final Messages From Sinking Ships Are Haunting
Maritime disasters are always a tragedy, made worse by the lives lost. As ships radioed for help, captured were final messages of crew and passengers.
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Inside Mary And Anne Boleyn's Complicated Relationship
Many recognize Anne Boleyn as the doomed second wife of Henry VIII. But her sister Mary was also a key court figure, and their kinship was fraught with drama.
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Details About Katharine Hepburn's Lengthy Affair With Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn had a lengthy affair with Spencer Tracy, though details only surfaced after the death of Tracy and his wife. Here's what we know.
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The Tragic Story Of The Sinking Of The Lusitania
In 1915, a German U-boat sank the passenger cruiser Lusitania, with 1,198 souls lost. From unheeded warnings to leaky lifeboats, that fateful day is explained.
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What Happened To Cigarette Holders?
For a time, the ultimate fashion accessory for a woman (and sometimes a man) who smoked was the cigarette holder. So what happened to it?
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Historical Figures Who Survived The Most Assassination Attempts
Throughout history, prominent figures have been targeted for assassination. Here are the figures who faced attempted assassinations the most frequently.
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Is Long Island Actually An Island?
Is Long Island actually an island? Sure, the name suggests it is, but sometimes names can be deceiving. Here's the rather complicated answer to this question.
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Why The Regency Era In Britain Was Such A Wild Time
The Regency Era has often been depicted as austere and proper, when it fact it was a period of wild behavior and upheaval.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Egyptian Pharaohs
When we talk about pharaohs, we really are talking about ancient history -- Ancient Egyptian history, with a dollop of the Greeks thrown in for good measure.
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The Truth About The Widow Of Jesse James
Jesse, two children, and his wife, Zee -- Zerelda -- described as his "longtime sweetheart", married after a 9-year courtship, and a lifetime of being cousins.
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Origin Of Stonehenge's Sarsen Stones Uncovered
Weighing 20 tons and standing over sixty feet tall, the sarsens that form Stonehenge's main enclosure have inspired many questions, like Ylvis's "Stonehenge."
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The Shady Truth About Volkswagen
Volkswagen, the German automotive monolith, posted an ad on its social media accounts that was almost immediately characterized using words like "racist."
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Why The Mayans Believed Sinkholes Led To The Underworld
The ancient Mayans relied on water-filled sinkholes called cenotes - which only exist in Mexico - for everything from drinking water to religious ceremonies.
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Why Dozens Claimed To Be Marie Antoinette's Dead Son
Young Louis-Charles became heir to the French throne at four years old after the death of his brother.
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What Was Ed Kemper's Childhood Really Like?
Every tragic story has a tragic beginning, and that sentiment is immediately clear while perusing serial killer Ed Kemper's downright creepy upbringing.
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The Truth About Mount Rushmore's Secret Room
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore seems like the kind of monument you can take at face value. But there's more than meets the eye...
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The Real Reason Fake Phone Numbers Always Start With 555
While the reasoning for the prevalence of 555 in popular media is pretty understandable, how did this trend first get started?
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What Happened To Lava Lamps?
The lava lamp was launched in the early '60s and became popular during the psychedelic counterculture era.
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