Things Found At Country Star Death Scenes
News that a beloved country singer has passed away can hit home hard, and sometimes, what comes out about the circumstances of their death can be very telling.
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The Innocent Choice That Caused The Deadly Crash Of Aeroflot Flight 593
We've all heard that planes are the safest way to travel, and that's true. EU Flight Compensation cites the risk of death from a plane crash as 1 in 11 million.
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What Happened To The Bodies At The Alamo?
As the story of the Alamo grew to mythic proportions, many wondered: What happened to the bodies? The answer is more complicated than you may think.
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Gangster Legs Diamond Escaped Death So Often, He Was Believed To Be Unkillable
There was a joke among New York City's underworld denizens that Legs had so much lead in him from the many attempts on his that he couldn't float in salt water.
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How Harlem's Apollo Theater Changed America's Entertainment Landscape
The Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem neighborhood has been a pioneer of entertainment and Black culture.
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Tupac Shakur's Meeting With A Dying Fan Forever Changed The Emcee's Life
Tupac Shakur once met with a dying fan who was only 11 just hours before the child's death. It forever changed the emcee's life.
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The Shady Side Of Churchill Downs
From stable murders to blatant racism to mysterious horse deaths, here is the shady side of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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The Tragic Cleveland Clinic X-Ray Fire Of 1929
In 1929, toxic gas spread through the Cleveland Clinic, starting fires and causing explosions. The tragic accident was caused, in part, by X-ray film.
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How Did Count Basie Get His Name?
Bill Basie and his band, the Barons of Rhythm, were performing their nightly gig at the Reno Club in Kansas City, Missouri the night in 1936.
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Things People Get Wrong About The 1970s
The 1970s defined themselves slowly. Here are some of the things people get wrong about the 1970s-even people who lived through them.
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Tragic Details About Shania Twain
The old saying, "When it rains, it pours," definitely applies to Shania Twain. Here are some tragic details about the life and career of the country musician.
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The History Behind Queen Camilla's Coronation Crown (And How It Breaks Tradition)
As for Camilla, this will be her coronation crown's second appearance on a royal stage.
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Life In The 1950s: An American Dream Or A Nightmare?
The 1950S was a decade of prosperity and innovation. It was also a time where racism, sexism, and fears for the future was rampant.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of LA's Elysian Park Treasure
"Well-to-do Angelenos" buried their valuables to hide them from encroaching Americans in 1846, creating the unsolved mystery of LA's Elysian Park Treasure.
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The Unfinished Tomb That Has Presided Over Every British Coronation Since 1557
Among the more than 2,000 spectators at King Charles III's coronation, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, may have had the best seat in the house.
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The History Of King Charles' Two Coronation Coaches Explained
Royal history will be made at the coronation ceremony of Charles III and his wife, Camilla the queen consort, at least as far as the coach they will arrive in.
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Why The Woman Carrying The Sword At King Charles' Coronation Was So Important
During the coronation event, King Charles was presented with a sword, which was handled by the Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt.
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What Would Happen If Prince William Abdicated After King Charles' Death
On Saturday, May 6, Westminster Abbey hosted the first coronation of a new monarch - King Charles - since Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 ascension.
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Yale Has More Secret Societies Than You Realize. Here's The History
Mystery still surrounds many of Yale's secret societies, but here's what we know about 10 of the oldest and most prestigious ones.
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The Symbolism Behind The Screen Used In King Charles' Coronation
Around 2,200 people witnessed the coronation of King Charles III in person on May 6, and millions more watched what transpired on television.
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The Eerie Connection Between King Charles' Coronation And Princess Diana
You might not know it, but there's an eerie connection between King Charles' coronation and Princess Diana. Let's take a look at exactly what it is.
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What Princess Anne's Role As The Gold-Stick-In-Waiting At The Coronation Means
Princess Anne of Great Britain will play a part in King Charles III's coronation set to take place on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London.
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The Truth About The Biggest Tsunami Ever Recorded
Though it had been hit by tsunamis before, the disaster that unfolded in Alaska in 1958 was the biggest tsunami ever recorded, with a 1,700-foot wave.
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What Was The First Coronation Held At Westminster Abbey?
If you're wondering how the Francophone world oozed its way into English, look no further than the first king crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1066 C.E.
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King Charles' Coronation Robes Explained
All three sets of robes King Charles III wore for his coronation were ... well, fit for royalty, and all have a long history with the British monarchy.
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Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art.
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The Special Tie The Horses Leading The Cavalry Have To Queen Elizabeth
There seems to be a bit of significance to nearly every aspect of King Charles III's coronation, and the folks who are a part of it are certainly no exception.
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