• The True Story Of The Queen Of Sheba

    With her role in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba is one of the most famous and mysterious women of the ancient world. Here’s the true story of the Queen of Sheba.

    By Brit McGinnis December 26th, 2020 Read More
  • King Arthur's History Finally Explained

    King Arthur's tale is a classic old yarn about a scrappy kid who pulls a sword out of a stone. But there's more. Here's King Arthur's history finally explained.

    By Nicholas Conley December 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About The Real Ivar The Boneless From Vikings

    The history of 9th century Vikings is passed down to us today via Old Norse oral tradition, written down long after the campfires died. Did tales get changed? Quite possibly. Over time, things get added, subtracted, multiplied, and even turned into shows on the History Channel, like Vikings.

    By Eric Meisfjord December 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Time Surfer Duke Kahanamoku Rescued People From A Sinking Ship

    After becoming a world champion, Kahanamoku moved to Hollywood for a time and worked as an actor. It was during his time in California -- June 1925 -- that his skills would end up serving a purpose more vital than sport when he saved the lives of eight people who were caught on a sinking ship.

    By Cody Copeland December 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Accident That Nearly Cost Stephen King His Life

    Now 73 years old, King is still writing -- he published If It Bleeds and The Institute just last year. While his literary output is indeed impressive, he's as mortal as the rest of us. And back in 1999, King suffered a near-fatal accident that almost deprived the world of his extraordinary mind.

    By Aimee Lamoureux December 10th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is Where The Royal Family's Christmas Takes Place

    The holidays offer a time to enjoy family, celebrate the beauty of the season, and engage in festive traditions like tree-trimming, drinking eggnog, and singing carols. While the British Royal Family also does such yearly rituals, their Christmastime is also filled with certain obligations.

    By Sandra Mardenfeld December 10th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is What The Royal Family Eats For Christmas Dinner

    The British Royal Family is steeped in tradition, from how they dress to how they interact with people. Celebrating the holidays is no different, even though they are also just a family who wants to be together for Christmas and eat the food that comforts them.

    By Emilia David December 10th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witch Who Once Lived At Buckingham Palace

    Much of the land where the palace was built was a swampy marsh that drew water from the Tyburn river. The village of Eye Cross was nearby. Living in Eye Cross was a woman named Margarie Gourdemaine (sometimes spelled Margery Jourdemayne), who would later become known as "The Witch of Eye."

    By Nick Vrchoticky December 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Why People Hang Stockings At Christmas

    Hanging decorated stockings by the fireplace, with the hope that Santa Claus will fill them with treats, is a popular tradition. In 1823, the practice was commemorated in song with the publication of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," better known today as "The Night Before Christmas."

    By Aimee Lamoureux November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • Why People Are Freaking Out About Animals Evolving Into Crabs

    The hot evolutionary question at the moment is, "why do so many creatures evolve into crabs?" It's a query that suggests many more questions: What do you mean, so many creatures? Do different animals evolve into the same thing? Could it happen again? What is so special about crabs?

    By S. Flannagan October 20th, 2020 Read More
  • This Was Queen's Most Underrated Member

    It seems like a band's bassist usually gets the short end of the fame stick. Queen's bassist, John Deacon, is no exception to that rule. A large part of that probably has to do with Deacon dropping out of the musical spotlight following Freddie Mercury's tragic death in 1991.

    By Nick Vrchoticky October 14th, 2020 Read More
  • How The Vikings May Have Created Criminal Profiling

    Generally, Vikings could be very terrible.One of those terrible elements of Viking culture is the possible invention of criminal profiling. You know, the kind that predicts if people will be criminals based on how they look. The thing that some authorities still use even though it's unfair. 

    By Emilia David October 12th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Don King Sued ESPN

    There are many aspects of Don King apart from his charming, camera-hungry side that most of us are far less familiar with. Like, for example, the fact that Don King sued sports channel ESPN for defamation in 2005.

    By S. Flannagan October 12th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Jane's Addiction Stopped Making Music

    Jane's Addiction paved the way for the "alternative rock" genre we know today, beginning in 1985 with humble roots that the likes of The Pixies, Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins would later embrace. Despite a string of successful singles, the band had tensions running high between members.

    By Nicole Rosenthal October 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Why This Ruth Bader Ginsburg Debate Meme Has People Talking

    As The List noticed during the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence October 7, the latter spent several minutes not noticing the housefly that set up shop atop his white hair, while the rest of the global audience looked on and wondered how in the world he didn't notice.

    By Cody Copeland October 9th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Stephen Hawking Wanted To Play A Bond Villain

    "I think the wheelchair and the computer voice would fit the part," Hawking said. The physicist and author of A Brief History of Time completely and unabashedly owned his technological "accessories" during his life, recognizing how critical they were in getting people to listen to his lectures.

    By Richard Milner October 8th, 2020 Read More
  • Why King Arthur Might Not Have Been Real

    For many people, King Arthur is more than just a character in an epic poem, they believe he must be a real historical figure. After all, the Arthurian legend has been told over several generations.

    By Emilia David September 29th, 2020 Read More