The Story Of Edvard Munch's Haunting Painting, The Dead Mother
Perhaps best known for his iconic series "The Scream," Norwegian painter Edvard Munch also created "The Dead Mother." Here's the story behind it.
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How Ronald Reagan Tried To Calm A 1983 Hostage Situation At Augusta National Golf Club
Charlie "Smiley" Harris slammed his jacked-up 1974 Dodge truck into the locked gate at the Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters Tournament.
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Who Are Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Exes And Who Is He Married To Now?
The son of Bobby Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning a presidential run. These are his exes and who he is married to now.
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The Stevie Wonder Hit That Was Written For Someone Else First
One of Stevie Wonder's biggest hits was written for someone else first, but that famed guitarist had the song swooped out from under him by Berry Gordy.
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Tragic Details About Demi Moore
After making her way up the ladder in the 1980s, she made it big in the '90s, but it wasn't easy, then or after. Here are some tragic details about Demi Moore.
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The Centuries-Old Art Of Reading Tea Leaves (And Why Victorians Loved It)
Tea reading was born out of the Victorian love of all things spooky, among other things. Here's the truth behind the centuries-old art of tea reading.
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The Dark Reason Animal Planet Canceled Call Of The Wildman
"Call of the Wildman" was popular on Animal Planet for a few seasons, then was abruptly canceled. This is the dark reason the network ended the show.
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The Bolshoi Ballet's Biggest Scandals And Controversies
The world-famous Bolshoi Ballet troupe is synonymous with grace and sophistication, yet the company has controversial since its inception.
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Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln's Funeral Train)
Legends of ghosts from around the world include a wide variety of spectral phenomena. Here are the stories of a few of the most famous ghost trains.
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'Three Generations Of Imbeciles': Carrie Buck And The Fight Against Legal Eugenics
A particularly dark chapter in U.S. history was involuntary sterilization, which was based on outdated eugenic principles. Here's the story.
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Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril -- in other words, death omens.
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The Most Controversial Comic Strip Moments In History
Comic strips and the cartoonists behind them have been known to cause controversy down the years.
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After Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors Settled In Hawaii With A Very Different Career
After playing the character Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors settled in Hawaii with a very different and seemingly lucrative career.
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The Life And Early Death Of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Kamakawiwo'ole passed away in 1997, but his music has lived on to continue to touch people. Here is the life and early death of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
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Dr. George Tiller: The Tragic Life And Murder Of An Abortion Doctor
For over 35 years, Dr. George Tiller provided abortion services to people in Wichita, Kansas and the surrounding area. This is the story of his life and murder.
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The Tragic Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire That Killed Nearly 500 People
Boston, Massachusetts was witness to one of the worst nightclub fires in history. Here's the story of the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed nearly 500 people.
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The Horrifying History Of Élan School, America's Most Abusive Boarding School
The horrifying history of Élan School, America's most abusive boarding school in Maine that managed to stay open for four decades.
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The Wild History Of The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky has played a role in almost every rock music movement since it was founded in the '60s. Here's the wild history of the iconic Whisky a Go Go.
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Jewel's Tragic Real-Life Story
From parental neglect to having to deal with all sorts of absolute creeps, Jewel's road to fame hasn't been easy. Here's her tragic real-life story.
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Mildred And Richard Loving's Life After The Landmark Loving V. Virginia Case
On June 12, 1967, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia's Racial Integrity Act that banned interracial marriage.
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The Turning Point Of The Vietnam War And How It Changed Everything
The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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The Real Reason You Don't Hear From These Rock Stars Anymore
From career missteps to life-changing illnesses to simply growing tired of fame, here's the truth about why you don't hear from these rock stars anymore.
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What Happened To Jack Ruby After Killing JFK's Assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald?
On the morning of November 24, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald slipped on a black sweater over his collared shirt just before his planned move to the county jail.
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These Are The Worst Jobs In History
There are millions of workers who punch in and out of work at a bad job, but these are some of the worst jobs in history -- and you thought your boss was bad.
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US Army Flyovers Have Caused Lizards To Engage In A Very Human Behavior
A study has taken a look at the possible effects of stressors on a species of lizard in the American Southwest, the Colorado checkered whiptail.
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Was The Last Supper A Seder? Exploring The Theories
To many, it has been thought that the Last Supper was a seder. However, not everyone agrees, including some religious scholars and historians.
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Tragic Details About The Death Of Coolio Revealed
Rapper Coolio's family has been informed of the star's cause of death. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., Coolio died in September 2022.
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