The Strange Tale Of John Dee, Personal Magician To Queen Elizabeth I
Astronomer, mathematician, occultist, and possible spy to Queen Elizabeth I, John Dee left a bigger, behind-the-scenes mark on history than many may realize.
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How Many Emmys Did Barbara Walters Have?
A broadcast news pioneer, Barbara Walters made history throughout her career and even created programming eligible for the Emmys: both primetime and daytime.
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Facts About The 168 Newly-Discovered Ancient Nazca Lines In Peru
Facts about the 168 newly-discovered ancient Nazca lines in Peru, which nearly doubled the area's known geoglyphs.
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The First Chancellor Of West Germany After The Defeat Of The Nazi Regime
Konrad Adenauer was a lifelong politician who could not have wished for a more eventful life or career, and he ultimately achieved stunning political success.
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Kate Bush Was Originally Supposed To Be On Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Tour
Kate Bush was originally supposed to be on Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' tour in 1978. Here's why she turned down the opportunity.
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The Jack The Ripper Witness That Some Think May Have Been The Real Killer
Speculation continues regarding Jack the Ripper, the person responsible for perhaps the most infamous string of unsolved murders in history.
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Johnny Carson's Troubled Relationship With His Mother Explained
When it came to who was to blame for Carson's foibles, the host of "The Tonight Show" was quick to blame one person in his life: his dear old mother.
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The Storied History Of Negro League Baseball
Before its decline, Negro League Baseball was once one of the biggest professional draws in the U.S. Here is the storied history of Negro League Baseball.
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A 5-Pound Note Almost Stopped The Yorkshire Ripper 4 Years Before He Was Captured
Peter Sutcliffe, otherwise known as the Yorkshire Ripper, killed 13 women in Northern England between 1975 and 1980. A 5-pound note almost stopped him.
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Inside Rolf Mengele's Conversation With His Father, Nazi Scientist Josef Mengele
Josef Mengele lived in hiding in Germany until he was able to safely escape in 1949. Rolf, the Nazi's son, eventually visited him. Here's their conversation.
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The Dark Secret About Being A Silent Film Star
When you think about Old Hollywood, you can't help but get caught up in the idea of glamor. The reality is there was a dark side to being a silent film star.
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A Look At Barbara Walters' Friendship With Woody Allen
Barbara Walters was known to associate with many celebrities. One of the more controversial friendships was with director, producer, and writer Woody Allen.
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Who Is Caroline Ellison In The FTX Scandal?
Just who is Caroline Ellison and how did she get wrapped up in the FTX scandal?
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What Barbara Walters' Friendship With Joan Rivers Was Really Like
One of the many things associated with Barbara Walters was her friendship with the late comedian Joan Rivers. Here is a closer look at their friendship.
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What Jewish Custom Says About The Tradition Of Wedding Rings
How do wedding rings figure into Jewish custom? Evidence shows that members of the Jewish faith have ascribed their own symbolic meanings to the rings.
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Inside Barbara Walters' Friendship With Tom Brokaw
Barbara Walters, an icon in television journalism, sadly died at the age of 93. Here is a look into the relationship she shared with colleague TOm Brokaw.
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Paul McCartney And William S. Burroughs' Relationship Explained
In the spring of 1966, Paul McCartney and William S. Burroughs sat together chatting at a luxury apartment in London. Here's the story of their relationship.
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The Death Of Former Pope Benedict XVI Explained
Former Pope Benedict XVI died. He was 95. Pope Benedict, who served as the leader of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, had been in poor health as of late.
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How Barbara Walters Landed Her First On-Air Job
Barbara Walters died on December 30, 2022. Despite her iconic status as a television journalist, Walters' rise to the top was not exactly conventional.
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The Tragic 2019 Death Of Jan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael Vincent was known for his rugged good looks and piercing blue eyes. After struggling throughout his life, here is more about his tragic 2019 death.
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The Strange History Of South Carolina's Famous South Of The Border
South of the Border, a tourist attraction along I-95 located in Dillon, South Carolina, brings a sense of nostalgia and cringe-worthy motifs for generations.
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A Suspected Serial Killer Doctor Prompted What Was Called The 'Murder Trial Of The Century'
Suspected serial killer John Bodkin Adams prompted what was called the "Murder Trial of the Century" for allegations he murdered his wealthy female patients.
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Tragic Details About The Warsaw Uprising
Though it happened nearly 80 years ago, it is still an immensely important part of history. These are tragic details about the Warsaw Uprising.
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US Cities With Less Than 100 People Living There
For various reasons, there are a lot of small towns in the United States. Here are some U.S. cities with less than 100 people living there.
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The Tiger King-Inspired Bill Signed Into Law
Due to Netflix's highly successful docuseries "Tiger King," a spotlight was shown on private ownership of big cats. Recently the Big Cat Safety Act was passed.
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Romania's 'Black Widow' Vera Renczi Remains A Deadly Mystery
Romania is full of legends and sorted history. But one such story of Romania's "black widow" Vera Renczi's murder spree still remains a deadly mystery.
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The Dark Side Of Being A 1950s TV Star
Showbusiness may be glorious and glamorous, but it has never claimed to be for the faint of heart. Here is the dark side of being a 1950s TV star.
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