The Many Identities Of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin is known as one of the cruelest dictators of all time, and he went by many different identities. These are the different names he called himself.
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Inside The Friendship Of Activist Stephen Biko And Journalist Donald Woods
Journalist Donald Woods first encountered anti-Apartheid activist Stephen Biko professionally in 1973. Here's a look inside their unique friendship.
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How The Post-War Price Of Candy Bars Sparked A Children's Protest In 1947 Canada
Following World War II, the food shortages that plagued the homefront improved. Here is why children in Canada started a protest over the cost of candy bars.
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The List Of 'Endangered' Elements Is Growing Thanks To Mobile Phone Production
The list of 'endangered' elements is growing thanks to mobile phone production which has seen 1.5 billion phones made since 2007.
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The Story Behind Operation Thunderbolt, One Of The Korean War's Deadliest Battles
Roughly 40,000 Americans died in the Korean War, and 100,000 more were wounded. This is the story of Operation Thunderbolt, one of the war's deadliest battles.
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The Longest Tenured Speakers Of The House In US History
The House speaker can be one of the chief figures in U.S. politics, and some stay a while. Here are the longest-tenured speakers of the House in U.S. history.
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Messed Up Things At Woodstock
Now, there were a lot of positives, but it wasn't all dancing and holding hands. Here's what was messed up about Woodstock.
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Hidden Meanings In King Charles III's Coronation Emblem Explained
When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, her son, Charles, automatically became the king of England. Here's his coronation emblem explained.
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Hidden Messages In King Charles III's Official Coronation Playlist
With contributions from Queen, Grace Jones, and The Beatles, the Coronation Celebration Playlist hints at many things to come of King Charles III's rein.
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Chilling Details About The Boston Irish Gang Wars
The Boston Irish Gang Wars killed dozens of people in the 1960s, with assassinations, gang shootouts, and car bombs leaving a grim mark on the city's history.
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The Youngest And Oldest Olympians To Ever Compete
You'll probably be surprised to find out exactly how young or old some of these world-class competitors were when they competed in the Olympic Games.
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The Controversial History Of Faith Healing
Anything that improves patient morale is good, but faith healing can be anything but harmless. Let's take a look at the controversial history of faith healing.
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Ancient Prophecies That Have Come True
These ancient prophecies came true ... as long as you interpret them correctly.
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How Other Countries Teach American History
American history can yield a much different set of stories, some of the characters appear far different, depending on whose history people are reading.
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Why The Trojan Horse Might Not Have Been A Horse
The Trojan War finally came to an end when Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca hatched a plan that involved a bit of trickery.
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The History Of God Save The Queen Explained
The words "God save the queen" are usually said to demonstrate and vocalize British patriotism and support of the British royal family.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Presidents' Bodies After They Died
For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
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The Great Molasses Flood Was Worse Than You Thought
On January 15, 1919, a storage tank holding 26 million pounds of molasses in Boston ruptured. Here's why the Great Molasses Flood was worse than you thought.
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The Different Catholic Churches Explained (And Why There Are 24 Of Them)
The Catholic Church is one large umbrella organization consisting of 24 different churches. Here are the 24 different Catholic churches explained.
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What Is The Servant Foundation And Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
People watching Super Bowl LVII were treated to the usual onslaught of catchy ads - but perhaps gave pause upon witnessing an advertisement for Jesus Christ.
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The Wild True Stories Of Historical UFO Sightings
Throughout history, there have been many accounts of inexplicable aerial phenomena that some say are early records of UFO sightings.
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The Iran Hostage Crisis Explained
The Iran hostage crisis of 1979, a byproduct of widespread Iranian anger over the West's siphoning of oil and sponsorship of Shah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
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The Caste System Of Hinduism Is Rooted In Two Core Beliefs
One of the main tenets of Hinduism is the caste system, which divided people into different levels of society. These are the caste system's two core beliefs.
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How Nazi Propaganda Completely Rewrote The Story Of D-Day
Nazi propaganda painted an inaccurate picture of how to German war effort was going. D-Day was shown in a positive, even victorious, light.
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The Time A Group Of Treasure Hunters Discovered The Remains Of A Nazi Official's Wife In The 1990s
World War II left a lot of pain and mysteries in its wake. One such mystery was what happened to the remains of one high-ranking Nazi official's wife.
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The Strangest Creatures To Appear In Celtic Folklore
Celtic folklore is one of rich and colorful characters. Some of them are associated with good things, while others are terrifying. These are the strangest.
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