The French Murder That Started A Revolution
In 1847, the Duke of Praslin murdered his wife, and it brought down France's government the next year. This is the French murder that started a revolution.
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Things You Didn't Realize Leonardo Da Vinci Invented That We Still Use Today
Through the course of his life, Leonardo da Vinci would invent and innovate a number of wondrous things, only to have many re-invented later on.
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12 Pele Facts Only The Biggest Soccer Fans Knew About Him
Only a handful of athletes get called the "greatest of all time," and Brazilian soccer player Pelé was one of them. This is the untold truth of Pelé.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Tokyo Subway Sarin-Gas Attack
The 1995 Tokyo sarin-gas attacks by the Aum Shinrikyo cult were horrific... and almost worse. This is the crazy true story of the Tokyo subway sarin-gas attack.
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These Countries Have The Most Serial Killers. Here's Why
Even though the serial killer is a worldwide phenomenon, there's two countries that have given birth to way more of these inexplicably fascinating criminals.
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The Crazy True Story Of Human Radiation Experiments In The United States
Everything we known about radiation sickness came from experiments on uninformed people. Here's the crazy true story of human radiation experiments in the US.
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What Life Was Like As A Member Of The Sultan's Harem In The Ottoman Empire
For much of history, the harem of the Ottoman Empire was purposefully mysterious. The harem was a place where women could be powerful and simply slaves.
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What The Real Characters Behind The Irishman Look Like
No one will mistake The Irishman for a documentary, but most of the time they get things pretty close. Here's what the characters behind The Irishman look like.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Squanto
Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive the first brutal years of the Plymouth colony through his skills as a translator and a teacher. He was also ambitious.
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The Strangest Stories Behind The Shortest Reigns In Papal History
While some popes sat at the head of the church for years and made sweeping changes, others had incredibly brief reigns punctuated by all kinds of drama.
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The Untold Truth Of Vince Lombardi
Iconic football coach Vince Lombardi was a man ahead of his time, who was not afraid to do what it takes, using his coaching skills to make NFL history.
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What Really Happened In The Long, Hot Summer Of 1967
When discussing the long, hot summer of 1967, almost all of the cases of property damage resulted as a reaction to police assaulting or murdering a Black person
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Actors Who Were Almost Cast In Star Trek: The Next Generation
As it turns out, quite a few actors were almost cast in Star Trek: The Next Generation, like Wesley Snipes, Robin Williams, and Tom Hanks.
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The Oldest Cold Case Solved With DNA
Thanks to DNA analysis and genetic genealogy, unsolved murders and cold cases have a new chance at being put to the test and to rest.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Casanova
The name "Casanova" is almost universally associated with the idea of a seductive and often untrustworthy lover. This is the crazy real-life story of Casanova.
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Christman Genipperteinga: The German Serial Killer Who Probably Didn't Exist
Christman Genipperteinga was a German man of questionable fact who reportedly killed an unthinkable number of people before he was brought to justice.
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The Crazy Story Of Hans Schmidt, The Killer Priest
Hans Schmidt is the only Catholic priest to ever be executed. Convicted of murder in the early 1900s, the priest had a history of deviant behavior.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ed Wood
Ed Wood delighted fans of 1950s' Z-grade cinema with shoddy sets, ham-fisted dialogue, and dimestore special effects in such classics as Bride of the Monster.
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The Untold Truth Of The Indigo Girls
The Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, were openly lesbian folk artists at a time when few people were out. This is the untold truth of the Indigo Girls.
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The Most Notorious Highwaymen In History
The armed robber of the roads, the highwayman historically struck unsuspecting travelers, stripped them of their possessions, and then disappeared in the night.
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This Was The First Murder In Colonial America
In 1630, John Billington became America's first known person to be executed for murder. This is the real story behind the first murder in colonial America.
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The Untold Truth Of Dita Von Teese
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is often credited with bringing back the art form for current audiences. This is the untold truth of Dita Von Teese.
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The Assassination Of This Canadian Commune Leader Is Still Unsolved After 100 Years
In 1924, a train explosion killed Peter Verigin, leader of the Doukhobors. The assassination of this Canadian commune leader is still unsolved after 100 years.
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Betty White: The Untold Truth
Between her acting career and her charitable work with animals, Betty White always seems to have something interesting and exciting on her plate.
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Read This Before You See Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell
An upcoming documentary sheds new light on the legacy of Biggie Smalls. Here's what you need to know before you watch Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell.
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The Oldest Cold Case From Every State
Police work tirelessly to find murderers and other criminals to bring them to justice, but sometimes they can't find the perpetrator or get charges to stick.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript
One of the most baffling puzzles in history is a medieval codex that has defied translation. This is the crazy true story of the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
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