World War II medic was a grisly job that many were ill-equipped to do... but they did it anyway. Here's what it was really like as a medic in World War II.
The Boy Scouts have been in existence for more than a century. A century of history is a lot, and it is a very different organization now than it was then.
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.
Shootouts in the Wild West are in the popular imagination and, believe it or not, a common occurrence, pretty violent, and simply good guys vs. bad guys.
Julio Iglesias is known for delivering hits such as "Starry Night" and "To All The Girls I've Loved Before." His life has had its share of ups and downs.
For much of history, the idea that feral children existed was something of myth and legend. However, there are several stories of those being raised by animals.
Many of the most famous chefs in the world had to overcome personal tragedies to get where they are. These are tragic details about some famous celebrity chefs.
For over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
For decades whaling ships sailed the seas in search of whales—and life on board was far from pleasant. Here's what it was really like working on a whaling ship.
Fans of Elvis were one of the first iterations of typical youth fandom behavior today. Here's what it was really like to be an Elvis Presley fan in the 1950s.
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
Kristallnacht was the night that kicked WWII and the rise of the Nazis all off — and legitimized the use of violence against an entire group of people.
Bridgerton is a hit Netflix show with one character, Queen Charlotte, that has many fans asking if she was a real queen. So who was the Real Queen Charlotte?
Confucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
In just three years, Creedence Clearwater Revival released a ton of hits, but all wasn't well behind the scenes. This is the tragic real-life story of CCR.
Penguins are known for living in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. However, desert penguins and forest penguins are definitely a thing.