The Horrifying Way Feudal Japan Tried To Eliminate Christianity
As Christianity gained a following in Japan, feudal lords were wary of what they perceived as an imperialistic threat, and began to persecute believers.
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How Long Does It Take To Read The Quran?
The Bible, the sacred text of Jews and Christians, and the Quran, the sacred text of the world's approximately 2 billion Muslims, share several similarities.
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The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire
The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.
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The Real Reason Amish Hold Religious Services In The Home
Imagine holding weekly religious services in your home. For those within the Amish culture, that's where holidays, worshipping, and ceremonies all occur.
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Lucille Ball Was The First Woman To Ever Do This In Hollywood
CBS was hesitant as they weren't sure how audiences would react to a Latino character. Ball and Arnaz formed Desilu Productions to prove it could be done.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Iceman Wim Hof
Wim Hof thinks he has tapped into the way to control the immune system and find optimum health and happiness, and he wants to share his method with the world.
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What You Need To Know About The Huey Lewis And Ray Parker Jr. Controversy
Parker agreed to write the Ghostbusters song. Parker has never said he purposely ripped off the song, but the filmmakers may have planted the seed of the sound.
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America's Most Dangerous Cities
America is a great place to live and visit. Unfortunately, it's also home to some not-so-safe cities that have high crime rates.
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The Muhammad Ali Moment That Changed Mike Tyson's Career Forever
There was one moment in Muhammad Ali's career that inspired Mike Tyson to become among the greatest heavyweight boxers in history.
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Can You Light A Diamond On Fire?
You've certainly heard the buzzwords surrounding diamonds at some point in your life: Diamonds are forever. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. And so on.
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How Did U.S. Workers Get The 8-Hour Workday?
Across the globe and throughout history, workers have repeatedly fought against exploitation in many different forms, from poor workplace safety to low wages.
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How The Black Death Helped Make Us All Healthier
The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of the most notorious and deadly outbreaks ever. Over 20 million were killed as it rampaged through Europe.
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How TLC Ended Up With No Money
TLC is one of the biggest-selling female groups of all time. Known for iconic songs including, "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs" — how did they go bankrupt?
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Who Was Gideon From The Bible?
Gideon was and is an example of obeying God at great personal risk, even though he famously had some doubts about his calling.
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The Mystery Of Europa's Geysers
Earth is far from the only object in the solar system that features geysers — some of Jupiter's moons do, also.
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The 4 Extra Senses Animals Have That Humans Are Missing
While humans might have a leg up on the animal kingdom with our wit and technology, it could be argued that other animals are simply more genetically advanced.
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Why Star Trek Never Would Have Happened Without Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was instrumental in getting "Star Trek" produced before it was first aired in 1966.
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Ragnarok: The Untold Truth Of The Norse Myth
Ragnarök is the old Norse myth of the end of the world, a legend that is deeply complex and fascinating. This is the untold truth of the Norse myth of Ragnarök.
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The Untold Truth Of Victor Hugo's Hunchback Of Notre-Dame
Elements might be lost in adaptation, but Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is remembered through the appreciation of the actual cathedral.
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The Messed Up Truth About Opus Dei
Opus Dei is a fully recognized and approved arm of the Catholic Church, so let's take a close look at just what the Church is supporting.
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The Surprising Origin Of The 'At' Symbol
Whether you've been on the internet since its inception, or even if you don't use the internet at all, you've definitely seen the at symbol.
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President William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.
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The Century Old Ax Murder Mystery That's Still Unsolved
Perhaps the most notorious murder in Iowa history would have been solved if DNA analysis had been a technique in the early days of the 20th century.
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Why Prince Philip Renounced His Titles
Unless you've watched "The Crown" on Netflix, you may not be aware of how much Prince Philip had to give up in order to take on his role in the monarchy.
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Why Playwright Christopher Marlowe Was Suspected Of Being A Spy
Christopher Marlowe is remembered today as an Elizabethan poet and dramatist, but he may have taken on a different role away from the theater.
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The Hidden Detail About The Statue Of Liberty You Never Knew About
The Statue of Liberty (officially named Liberty Enlightening the World) has all sorts of well-known and relatively obvious symbolism included in its design.
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What Really Happens To Your Body During A Crucifixion
Since recorded history, the powers that be have exacted death sentences to be carried out in ways ranging from stoning to burning to beheading.
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