The Untold Truth Of General Douglas MacArthur
He was an American military icon, but his legacy includes some controversial actions. Here's the untold truth of General Douglas MacArthur.
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The Secret History Of The First Car Ever Made
The first car ever made was developed through previous trial and error from other inventors testing steam and gas engines, among other technological advances.
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The Controversial History Of The ACLU
From abortion to guns to religion to free speech, the ACLU has been at the center of America's most contentious issues.
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The Biggest Differences Between The Gospels
The gospels, the four accounts that tell the story of Jesus' ministry, have many differences among them.
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What JFK's Private Life Was Really Like
John F. Kennedy has been immortalized as an icon of charismatic, clean-cut New England charms. But part of this image was an illusion.
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History Of Crucifixion Explained
Jesus wasn't the only person to die by crucifixion. Here's a look at how crucifixion began, its rise and fall in popularity, and its use in the present day.
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People Who Died Attempting A World Record
A few extraordinary individuals haven't been lucky while chasing a Guinness World Record and have even ended up losing their lives along the way.
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The Most Bizarre Things No One Ever Told You About The Lincoln Assassination
There's more to the story of America's first presidential assassination than you learned in school.
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The Strange Story Of The Shark Arm Case Murder
Numerous mysterious crimes have been solved when evidence appears from an unexpected source. Case in point: a tiger shark who vomited up an intact human arm.
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How The One World Trade Center Pays Tribute To 9/11
It's been 20 years since that fateful morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and tributes have started to pour in. Memorials become more critical now.
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Disturbing First-Hand Accounts From The Survivors Of The My Lai Massacre
On March 16, 1968, the soldiers in Charlie Company were sent to a village believed to be controlled by the Vietcong and were expecting a firefight.
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The Untold Truth Of Donald Trump's Space Force
President Trump outlined the U.S. Space Force project in an address in 2018, but he later said he wasn't serious. So why is the Space Force a real thing now?
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What It Was Really Like Living In A Teepee
For many Native American nations, the teepee was more than a symbol. It represented a kind of freedom. After all, teepees were the first truly mobile homes.
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The Most Heartwarming News Stories Of 2021
The news business is often criticized for the perception that only negative stories get reported, but 2021's journalism also shone a bright, positive light.
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Why We Haven't Been Able To Leave Satanic Panic In The 1980s
In the 1980s, paranoia about satanic cults spread like wildfire through the U.S. But it's still alive today. Here's why we haven't been able to leave it behind.
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The Truth About The American Who Created Pickleball
Joel Pritchard created something that calmed, amused, and delighted his children, and eventually, it morphed into the fastest-growing sport in the country.
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Iowa's Unique Response To A Troubling Halloween Trend Still Exists Decades Later
Besides becoming big business, Halloween is a widespread celebration throughout America every October 31 -- except in parts of Iowa, as it turns out.
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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Pat Benatar's Historical Tie-In With MTV
MTV's era of playing music videos was a groundswell in American popular culture, launched by, among others, work by popular vocalist Pat Benatar.
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Pope John Paul II's Life Was Saved Thanks To The Bravery Of An Old Friend And Soviet Soldier
Actions have consequences -- sometimes unintended, sometimes spanning decades. Some daring decisions have an eventual impact around the globe.
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What You Might Not Know About Hitler's Wolf's Lair
From the Wolf's Lair, Hitler devised military strategies to help him invade European nations, as well as planned the construction of the infamous Death Camps.
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What Really Happened After Joan Of Arc Died?
Joan of Arc -- saint, martyr, icon -- helped restore France's king to his throne. What happened in the aftermath of her captivity, trial, and execution?
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How Many Navy SEALS Have Died While Training?
When a member of the military dies during training, it raises a lot of questions. Here's how many Navy SEALS have died while training.
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Seemingly Innocent Things With Creepy Origins
Innocent things, like Candy Land, the invention of mini golf, and the treadmill were actually inspired by disease, moral codes, and prison work.
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How Russian Cult Leader Vissarion, The 'Jesus Of Siberia,' Came To Power
For 30 years a man who called himself Vissarion claimed to be Christ reborn. Here's how the Russian cult leader, aka "Jesus of Siberia," came to power.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Shaved All Their Hair
Ancient Egyptians had a lot of interesting rituals, including around their hair, or lack thereof. Here's why some of them shaved all their hair.
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How Much Does The Russian President Make In A Year?
Vladimir Putin is the well-known president of Russia, yet he maintains an air of mystery around him, including exactly how much he makes in a year?
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