Even in the chaos of war, military forces worldwide have a set of rules that soldiers must follow. Some are obvious, but other rules are surprisingly strange.
Purgatory is a concept that was eventually institutionalized in the Catholic Church and further explored by writers. Some people have said they've been there.
Imane Khelif came from rural Algeria to become a world-class contender in women's boxing. Her journey to Olympic stardom has been as tough as her punches.
We might think we know all about every U.S. president in history. But there are still a few unsolved mysteries about past presidents and their affairs.
People have long tried to change the course of history by assassination. The most dangerous of these assassins caused far more harm than they may have intended.
Nostradamus made a lot of predictions in his 1555 book, "The Prophesies." Some of those included chilling mentions of how the antichrist would show up.
You might have heard of auras - an alleged visible color that is linked to a person's personal characteristics. But do they have any scientific validity?
The assassination of JFK birthed a pantheon of conspiracy theories that doggedly remain. But there are a few odd things that were revealed after JFK's death.
The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on American and world history. But that mess of a conflict left plenty of unsolved mysteries, and some are truly bizarre.
Kate Middleton released a statement announcing her return to the public eye amid her cancer treatment. The timing, though, couldn't be more suspicious.
In the 1800s, the Oregon Trail was used by thousands of settlers to seek a brighter life in the West. The complex history behind the journey might surprise you.
The devil takes many names and forms throughout history. Contrary to common perception, the greatest of all villains is not as clearly defined as we think.
Set to be the first civilian in space, Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger disaster. She was more than just a hero and a teacher astronaut, though.
Japanese mythology is full of wildly imaginative stories involving creative creatures blending folklore and legend. Here's what they didn't teach you in school.
One might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.
Even in modern times, people have looked to the supernatural for answers. Dabbling in the occult knows no social restrictions, as these first ladies show.
The character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.