For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
Evel Knievel's stunts brought him fame in the 1970s, but he found himself on the pop culture scrap heap. This is the tragic real-life story of Evel Knievel.
Even the rich, famous, and/or powerful can find themselves meeting their maker at a rather inconvenient time. Here are famous people who died on Christmas Day.
Death of a national executive can create a leadership vacuum. Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April 1945 -- was there some kind of line of succession?
From hidden dart guns to clever cover identities, spies know quite a few tricks. These are the spy world's most devious disguises, devices, and deceptions.
Status symbols are usually things like flashy cars, but for some, the ultimate status symbol is a living thing. Here's how these animals became status symbols.
Medieval Christmas might seem like it would be totally different than modern Christmas, but there are some surprising similarities and enduring traditions.
Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, the Americas were a diverse and fascinating place. This is what the Americas were like before Columbus showed up.
Rock stars of the '60s weren't beyond reproach, many committing or allegedly committing crimes. Here are some '60s rock stars accused of serious crimes.
In the 1950s, Notting Hill, London, was home to cheap flats and slums. And a few gruesome murders. Here is the messed up truth of serial killer John Christie.
The Bengal famine of 1943 wasn't the first induced in India by the British, but it was the last. This is the tragic story of when the British starved Bengal.
The debate whether violent music directly inspires violent behavior is ongoing. However, these killers cited specific songs as inspiration for their crimes.
Many classic movies are filled with Biblical imagery and tropes, both intentionally and otherwise.. Here are movies that use storylines straight from the Bible.
Humans often enjoy unique animal facts, but many of these "facts" don't hold up to scrutiny. Here are some common misconceptions about popular animals.
Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
Celebrities have always lived fast-paced lives, but living in the spotlight can come with a dark side. Here are some famous celebrities who died in their 20s.
Music reflects on the time and place it's written in, and slavery has long dominated the public discourse. These are songs you didn't know had ties to slavery.
When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
The Nazis who had a major problem with Christmas but banning it altogether just wasn't going to work. Here's how the Nazi ideology ruined and reshaped Christmas
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.