The Truth About Wild West Gunfights
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.
Read MoreShootouts 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.
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Read MoreJulio 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreMotown's founder, Berry Gordy Jr., was born in the Motor City in 1929, and his beginnings are a classic Great Migration experience.
Read MoreQueens of the Stone Age made themselves one of the most exciting and successful rock bands of the 21st century with a unique brand of hard rock.
Read MoreDuring World War II, Tokyo Rose was infamous for allegedly broadcasting treasonous propaganda to American GIs.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreFor over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreFans 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.
Read MoreNestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
Read MoreKristallnacht 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.
Read MoreIn medieval England, such things as bloodletting, public shaming and punishment, barbers as doctors, and much more were considered normal.
Read MoreThere are still quite a few spots on Earth that are practically uninhabited due to extreme weather and temperatures, lack of resources, and more.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to keep up with what happened to the Manson Family in the ensuing decades. What happened to every Charles Manson follower?
Read MoreBridgerton 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?
Read MoreAmerican history is replete with violent uprisings, bloody coups, and revolutionary attempts. Here are some of the rebellions you haven't heard of.
Read MoreConfucius' 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.
Read MoreAs lead singer and primary musical force in Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty helped define rock 'n' roll history.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MorePenguins are known for living in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. However, desert penguins and forest penguins are definitely a thing.
Read MoreThere's a lot about Gilligan and his fellow castaways that you won't learn by just watching the show. Here's things you get wrong about Gilligan's Island.
Read MoreDuring his life, Red Cloud played an incredibly critical role in resisting white expansionism. These are the tragic details about Red Cloud.
Read MoreA few lottery winners lose every penny and somehow wind up worse off than before they won. These are lottery winners who lost all their money.
Read MoreMount Everest is the highest point on Earth, but there are other tall mountains which have proven to be more deadly and sources of greater drama.
Read MoreWhitesnake's only No. 1 hit "Here I Go Again" is actually the second version of the song, with the first being much more melancholy as it describes a breakup.
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