Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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Tragic Details About The Assassination Of Mahatma Gandhi
Although he preached non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi became an enemy to some and was violently killed in 1948. Here are the tragic details about his assassination.
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'The Man-Eater Of Scotland' To A Butcher On Drury Lane: Possible Inspirations For Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd has been around for over a century. The original writers may have drawn on real cases of homicidal barbers, cannibalism, and everything in between.
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Times King Charles Blatantly Broke Royal Protocol
While heir to the throne, King Charles III was outspoken and even sparked outright controversy. Here are some times King Charles blatantly broke royal protocol.
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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Hitler's Parents Had A Closer Connection Than You Realized
Historical figures -- good, bad, indifferent -- are often the subject of minute examination, every aspect of their lives and backgrounds analyzed.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Jimmy Carter's Grandson
For the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, the year 2015 was a time of deep celebration but also of immense mourning.
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Details About The Boston Strangler's Death
Albert DeSalvo was dubbed the Boston Strangler after a string of 13 murders from June 14, 1962 to January 4, 1964. His victims ranged in age from 19 to 85.
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David Ferrie: An Overshadowed Character Of The JFK Assassination
The news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, followed by the arrest of suspect Lee Harvey Oswald, absorbed the attention of the entire nation.
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The 1988 Gladbeck Hostage Crisis Haunts Germany To This Day. Here's The Story
In August 1988, in the town of Gladbeck in the former West Germany, two men's plans to rob a bank escalated into a standoff that dominated the German media.
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The Biggest Lies American Presidents Ever Told
Sometimes presidents get into situations that they didn't see a rational way to get out of, which leads to lies. Others just lie, and not for the greater good.
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Here's How Old The Appalachian Mountains Really Are
The Appalachian Mountains cut through 18 American states and five Canadian provinces, and the area surrounding the mountains is home to 25 million people.
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Why One Criminologist Thinks They've Finally Identified Jack The Ripper
In terms of prolificness, Jack the Ripper could be considered rather small-time as far as serial killers go but he's nevertheless captured our imagination.
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The Real Reason We Give Red Roses On Valentine's Day
Roses, everyone knows, are a symbol of love. But why roses in particular? Surely, any gift of flowers is romantic, right?
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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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