The Mysterious Disappearance Of Egyptian Ruler Al-Hakim
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the sixth Fatimid caliph in Egypt. Known for his harsh laws, at only 36 years old, he mysteriously disappeared and was never found.
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12 Fascinating Facts About The Tomb Of Tutankhamun
The explosion of interest in Tut that followed the discovery of his tomb came to be known as "Tutmania." Here are some facts about the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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The Once Popular Paint Color With Deathly Origins
Mummies were once used widely for artistic purposes, and they inspired the creation of a paint color called mummy brown. Here's the story of the paint color.
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The Weird History Of Oil Wrestling
Fans of The Rock and other legends of WWE past and present, consider this: why not reserve some space in your hearts for Turkey's traditional take on wrestling?
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Creepy Things You'd Find In Ancient Egypt
In the eyes of quite a few people, ancient Egypt could be a bit creepy. However strange to us, their beliefs were considered everyday by a lot of Egyptians.
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What Life As An Egyptian Royal Was Really Like
It's not surprising to learn that the life of ancient Egyptian royalty wasn't all that easy or simple. Here is what life as an Egyptian royal was really like.
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What Happened To Cleopatra's Children?
Cleopatra - famous Queen of the Nile. Ruler of Egypt, partner of powerful Romans, and even ruthless - but Mommy?
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What Cleopatra Typically Ate In A Day
Cleopatra made men eat their hearts out and had the destructive prowess to make her siblings bite the dust, but she also had a pretty full plate herself.
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The Reason Cleopatra Married Her Brothers
When thinking about the men in Cleopatra's life, people tend to focus on Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But she also married not one, but both of her brothers.
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Priceless Artifacts Destroyed By People
Much of what we know about the distant past we learned from its relics and artifacts. Some people don't like looking into the past, though.
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Weird Things You Didn't Know About Cleopatra
Here are some weird things you probably didn't know about Cleopatra, one of the most renowned rulers of ancient Egypt.
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Things About Ancient Egypt That Still Can't Be Explained
These mysterious things about ancient Egypt still can't be explained.
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Details Found In Corey Haim's Autopsy
Corey Haim had long experienced addiction, and after his death, many speculated that Haim had finally succumbed to substance use issues. This was not the case.
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The Mysterious Life Of Nevada's First Serial Killer, Queho
It was February 1940, and Charles Kenyon and Art Shroeder were scouting for outcroppings that might contain gold. They found a body instead.
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The Complicated History Between Harry Belafonte And The King Family
Harry Belafonte was also a civil rights activist, and as such, he had a close relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story of their relationship.
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The World's Oldest Living Things
There are things in this world that are amazingly intricate in their design. Continue reading to learn all about the world's oldest living things.
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The History Of Harry Belafonte's Famous Day-O
When Harry Belafonte released "Calypso" in 1956, he had no idea that either the album or the much-sung single "Day-O" would be a hit. Here's the story.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Harry Belafonte
Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte died on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96.
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This Is Why Presidents Use So Many Pens When Signing Documents
As many may have noticed, U.S. presidents often use more than one pen when they sign important documents - and sometimes way, way more than one pen.
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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 Disturbing History Of The Killer Women Under Hitler's Regime
Thousands of women took on murderous roles under Hitler's regime in the Second World War. Here is the disturbing history of these killer women.
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Things You Can't Do In Your Dreams And Why
Everyone dreams, but there are some things that most if not all people are completely unable to do in dreams. Here are the fascinating reasons why.
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When Was The First Public School In America Established?
Long before Horace Mann, Boston, Massachusetts saw the opening of the first public school in what would eventually be the United States - in 1665.
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The Symbolism Behind The Objects Used In British Royal Ceremonies
The crown jewels have been a part of every British coronation ceremony for more than 900 years -- but what exactly do they mean?
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History's Deadliest Stadium Disasters
As stadiums have gotten bigger, they've also become the site of some of the world's greatest tragedies. These are some of history's deadliest stadium disasters.
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Why Does The Vietnamese Religion Cao Dai Revere Victor Hugo?
Even if you can't name one of writer Victor Hugo's works off the top of your head, you've definitely heard of them. Here's his connection to Cao Dai.
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The Most Painful Injuries A Person Can Get, According To Science
While pain is relative, there are a number of injuries that can be excruciating for most everyone.
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