How Ivan The Terrible Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Ivan the Terrible was Russia's first czar and Grand Prince of Moscow. He ruled the country from 1533 until 1584 and was succeeded by his only living son.
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Was Buffalo Bill In The Pony Express?
But did Buffalo Bill Cody really work as a rider for the Pony Express, or was this just a way to make his storytelling more exciting for paying customers?
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The Untold Truth Of Malcolm X's Daughter, Malikah
Malikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
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What Really Happened After JFK Died?
While a seemingly sensible transition of power, at the time there were no defined rules as to how succession should play out in the event a president died.
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Why Landing The First Man On The Moon Cost Many Lives
Despite genuine fears from NASA and president Nixon that the mission would end in catastrophe, all three crew members returned safely and were hailed as heroes.
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This Was Mr. Cruel's Biggest Crime
One of Australia's most-feared criminals was appropriately dubbed Mr. Cruel since his crimes played on parents' worst nightmares. His identity is still unknown.
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A Look At The Intense Beauty Regimens Of The Mayans
History has always been filled with bizarre beauty practices and the Mayans also went to great lengths to achieve what they believed to be perfection.
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What Really Happened To Jesus' Cross?
One set of relics that Christendom has been concerned about for millennia is the very cross on which Jesus Christ was nailed and left to die, the "True Cross."
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The Biggest Ransoms Ever Paid Out
Kidnapping and ransom never seem to go out of style. People will usually be willing to pay enormous amounts of money for the safe return of a kidnapping victim.
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Famous People Who Survived The Holocaust
Survivors the Holocaust include some very famous people who grew up in the most unimaginable horror and went on to change the world in their own ways.
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How Jimmy Carter Dedicated His Life To Habitat For Humanity
Jimmy Carter has been involved in much more than politics. One thing he's been particularly dedicated to is working with Habitat for Humanity.
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What It Was Really Like To Perform With Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
By 1883,William Cody had founded his grand production, "Buffalo Bill's Wild West." So what was it like to work for this enigmatic and charming man?
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What Happened To The Little Rock 9?
This is the story of the Little Rock Nine and their courageous fight to integrate a public school was doing everything to combat the tide of change.
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The Tragic History Of The 20th Century Armenian Genocide
In 1915-18, there was a systematic extermination of the Armenian people in the Ottoman Empire. Here's the tragic history of the 20th century Armenian Genocide.
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The Most Powerful Royal Infants In History
Monarchs throughout history have been crowned as children. Being crowned a monarch at a young age was often a highly precarious position to be in,
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The Crazy True Story Of William Randolph Hearst
This is the crazy real life story of William Randolph Hearst's rise to glory, crash landing, and the movie he hated that cemented his fame.
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The Crazy True Stories Of History's Most Infamous Courtesans
Many courtesans were intellectual and ahead of their time. These are the crazy true stories of history's most infamous courtesans.
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Noteworthy Historical Events That Happened On Halloween
Plenty of important historical milestones have taken place on Halloween. Here are some noteworthy historical events that happened on Halloween.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Middle Ages
These messed up things really happened in the Middle Ages.
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Major Historical Events You Didn't Learn About In School
School history books are written to make kids hopeful about the world. But they could be a little more honest. Here are major things history class left out.
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Lesser-Known Heroines Of The American Revolution
Women aided in the American Revolution by spying, fighting in battles, and more. Here are several lesser-known heroines of the American Revolution.
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Here's Why Sputnik Was Such A Big Deal
On October 4, 1957, The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, and its mere existence sent the United States into a frenzy. Here's why Sputnik was such a big deal.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal 1,000 Years Ago
1,000 years ago, creepy things people did were considered just another day at the castle. Here are creepy things that were considered normal 1,000 years ago.
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Famous Historical Figures Whose Body Parts Went Missing After Death
In some other cases, body parts have been severed and disappeared for no apparent reason - even the genitalia of one famous French emperor and general.
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Every Major Death In November 2021 Explained
Here are all the notable names from around the world who captured headlines and inspired many remembrances and tributes - upon their deaths in November 2021.
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Where These Famous Writers Are Buried
The graves of some famous writers are interesting not just because of their occupants, but for other reasons. Here are where these famous writers are buried.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With His Manager, Colonel Tom Parker
Would Elvis have become such a huge star without the help of his manager? Let's examine the relationship between Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker.
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