History - Grunge

Why Barcelona Rejected The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.

By Anna Robinson February 6th, 2023 Read More

Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders performing

The Dark History Of NFL Cheerleading

For professional cheerleaders, making the team is nothing compared to the stress of staying on it. Here's the dark history behind NFL cheerleading.

By DB Kelly February 6th, 2023 Read More

Every EGOT Winner In History

Winning an EGOT means having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Quite a feat that only a small group have achieved. Here's all the winners.

By Grunge Staff February 6th, 2023 Read More

The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained

The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained

By Brian Myers February 6th, 2023 Read More

The Grossest Medical Treatments In History

There are tons of historical medical treatments that ranged from counterproductive to outright dangerous.

By Asher Cantrell February 5th, 2023 Read More

19-Foot Alligator: The Fascinating True Story

"Giant alligator" is an attention grabber. How big is the biggest gator?

By Jake Vigliotti February 5th, 2023 Read More

Royals Who Married Their Relatives

Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.

By Kathy Benjamin February 5th, 2023 Read More

The Reason All Primates Haven't Evolved Into Humans

A 2015 article by anthropological geneticist Jennifer Raff points out the questions commonly posed by creationists and people confused by evolution.

By A. C. Grimes February 5th, 2023 Read More

The Word Moody Originally Had A Much Different Meaning

The original meaning of the word moody is a far cry from the way we understand it today, but it's possible the two meanings do share a commonality.

By C. Morris February 5th, 2023 Read More

Dodge City Peace Commission, early June, 1883. From left to right, standing: W.H. Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson, W.F. Petillon. Seated: Charlie Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McLain (possibly "M. C. Clark"), and Neal Brown

What Life Was Like For U.S. Marshals In The Wild West

In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.

By Sarah Crocker February 5th, 2023 Read More

Real Hidden Treasures Still Waiting To Be Found

Billions of dollars worth of treasure still await the right adventurer to turn them into a retirement plan for the next ten generations of their family.

By Jonathan H. Kantor February 5th, 2023 Read More

The Wannsee Conference Of 1942: The Birthplace Of Nazi Germany's Final Solution

Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.

By Chandler Stark February 5th, 2023 Read More

The Most Disturbing Part Of The Chernobyl Disaster Isn't What You Think

Here are some of the worst things about the Chernobyl disaster.

By Kathy Benjamin February 5th, 2023 Read More

10 Best Queen Songs You've Never Heard

Whether you like Queen or not, they're one of the most pervasive forces of nature the music industry has ever seen.

By Pauli Poisuo February 5th, 2023 Read More

The Rare, Prehistoric Find Made By A 9-Year-Old From Maryland

Not all important historical finds are made by professionals. This rare, prehistoric find of a megalodon tooth was made by a 9-year-old from Maryland.

By Kimberly Smith February 5th, 2023 Read More

Bizarre Things That Happened On The Set Of Game Of Thrones

Some of the shenanigans and troubles on the Game of Thrones set are almost equal to the trials and tribulations of Westeros.

By David Tormsen February 5th, 2023 Read More

Prestigious Awards Given To Undeserving Winners

These prestigious awards were given out to some pretty undeserving winners.

By Jason Iannone February 5th, 2023 Read More

Here's What Really Happened To Joseph Stalin's Body

Stalin started off in death a popular figure, but his reputation soon soured. This is what happened to his body after he died, then again eight years later.