The Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution.
Surfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros.
No, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating.
When famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples.
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
Paul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with.
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much -- which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
Through rare, Americans defecting to North Korea, or being arrested when visiting there, results in worldwide attention and complicated political problems.
History has shown that a much superior military force doesn't always easily prevail. Sometimes the underdog puts up a fierce fight, and occasionally prevails.
There was much more to Paul Reubens, the actor behind Pee-wee Herman, than meets the eye. Let's talk about some of the fascinating stories behind the bow tie.
Tony Bennett was well-known for his collaborations with other iconic artists. From Judy Garland to Stevie Wonder, here are some of his most notable duets.
Pee-wee's Playhouse entertained kids and adults alike for years in the 1980s. With Paul Reubens' death in 2023, Pee-wee joins several other departed co-stars.
When it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
Great true crime documentaries don't glamorize the crime or the criminals and pay attention to the victims. Here's a spoiler-free look at the best of 2023.
Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.
Both World Wars shaped history and modern life in countless ways, but World War II is discussed more often than World War I. The reasons why are fascinating.
Opium has a long history in the United States. Between the Civil War and WWII, this including the controversial opium dens. Here's what they were really like.
The Grammy Awards has for decades saluted the greatest musicians to grace our ears. But if you think that all great musicians win at least once, you'd be wrong.
Sinéad O'Connor attracted many headlines but there are still some lesser-known parts of her life. Here're the untold truth of the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer.
After the death of her son and before her untimely passing, Sinead O'Connor's life was filled with a shocking amount of pain, both emotional and physical.
The answer ranges from a matter of seconds to indefinitely, depending on their location, what's available to them, and what they're willing to do to survive.
In 1945, the world changed as the first atomic bomb detonated in the New Mexico desert. But for many Indigenous locals, their lives had already been ruined.