The Most Life-Changing Technologies In Human History
For thousands of years, humans have used technology to reshape the world around us. Here are the most life-changing technologies in human history.
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What Was Ayman Al-Zawahiri's Relationship With Osama Bin Laden?
The vast web of global terrorism got a little smaller with the death of al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, an associate of and successor to Osama Bin Laden.
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The Coronation Chair Has A Shady Past
King Edward I had the Coronation Chair made in the early 14th century.
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Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos
Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
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Things National Treasure Gets Right About History
In National Treasure, Nicolas Cage is looking for a treasure. But is truth stranger than fiction? Here's what National Treasure gets right about history.
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What It's Really Like To Be A British Guard
The Royal Guard are the elite force designated to guard the British royal family.
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The Practice Of Preserving Literal Pieces Of Saints In Catholic Altars
It's generally not okay to store pieces of dead people in the cupboard. The medieval Christian world used to be full of relics of the famously holy dead.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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British Royal Flower Traditions Explained
Much of the symbolism and import of floral arrangements for British royals is tied up in floriography, or the "language of flowers."
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In North Korea
These are some of the most messed up things that have happened in North Korea ... that we know about.
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The Most Famous Visions Of Jesus And Mary In History
Not all visions of Jesus and Mary are people seeing the Savior on their morning toast. Here are some of the most famous visions of Jesus and Mary in history.
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14 Things You Should Never Do In Russia
It's a good idea to do your homework before visiting​ Russia and you're a semi-ignorant Westerner. Here are things you should never do in Russia.
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The Mythology Behind The Taurus Constellation Explained
Over the shoulder of the hunter Orion, the bull Taurus is visible along the ecliptic in winter and spring, and there are many myths associated with Taurus.
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The History Of The Number Of The Beast Explained
Most people know that 666 and the Mark of the Beast relate to biblical prophecy, but the history behind this belief is actually quite complex.
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Dictators' Wives Who Died Awful Deaths
Whether they were assassinated, executed, or died from illness, the deaths of these women who were married to dictators were all awful.
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The Truth About The Over 40 Assassination Attempts On Hitler
Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, but before then, he survived at least 42 assassination attempts. 42! How were people so bad at killing Hitler?
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A 1934 Letter Revealed What We Always Suspected About King Tut's Treasure
A letter from 1934 has shed new light on a long-held suspicion regarding King Tut's tomb and its contents; specifically, the real reason some of it was missing.
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How Bohemian Rhapsody Ignored Queen's True Story
The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody told some lies. But in some cases the things Bohemian Rhapsody completely left out of the story were even more egregious.
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Where These Famous Artists Are Buried
Famous artists have come from different times and places, so their lives, as well as their deaths, reflect that. This is where these famous artists are buried.
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The Odd Connection Between Reagan's Assassination Attempt And Clapton Drummer Jim Gordon
There's an odd connection between Ronald Reagan's assassination attempt and Eric Clapton drummer Jim Gordon. Can you guess what it is? We bet not.
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The Tragic History Of The Anheuser-Busch Dynasty
Beyond the famous beer, generations of the Anheuser-Busch families have endured personal troubles. Read on for the tragic history of the Anheuser-Busch dynasty.
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Penny Knatchbull Was Prince Phillip's Best Friend. Here's The Scoop On Her And Their Relationship
Penelope Knatchbull - nicknamed Penny - is one of the closest friends of the royal family. Here's the truth about Prince Philip's best friend.
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The Mythology Behind The Sagittarius Constellation Explained
People born under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, from November 22 to December 21, are said to be magnetic, passionate, adventurous, and intense.
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The Undeniable Evidence Of Ancient Brain Surgery Found In A Bronze Age Tomb
An ancient Israeli tomb offers evidence that a certain type of brain surgery was more common in the Middle East region than once thought, according to a study.
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The Story Of Branch Davidian Cult Members Steve And Judy Schneider
It was a twisted path that led Steve and Judy Schneider, described by a relative as the "all-American dream couple," to their deaths near Waco, Texas.
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Francisco Goya's Creepy Black Paintings Explained
Goya decorated the walls of his home with a series of frightening works later known as the "Black Paintings." Here is what the art world has to say about them.
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Does The Royal Family Have A Scottish Tartan?
Queen Elizabeth II recently passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Here's whether the British Royal Family has their own Scottish tartan.
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