Filmmakers have sometimes unexpectedly caught tragedies or private moments on camera of well-known figures, made all the more haunting when compared to reality.
Much of the modern conception of runes can be traced to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, but he was inspired by ancient writing systems with a fascinating history.
Sometimes final messages sent from plane crashes can reveal insights into what happened. Other times it's an SOS. Here are some of the most haunting last words.
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
The power ballad employs pretty melodies and slow tempos before building to a rocking, soaring chorus. Here's how this musical technique changed rock forever.
Many adults have passed themselves off as children. Their desire to return to a younger age can be heartbreaking, but sometimes the motivations are very dark.
We all know royals spend a lot of time in the spotlight, but what about their best friends? A close connection with a monarch can be a unique experience.
Reaching sainthood is an impressive accomplishment - even more so when the honor is bestowed upon children. Here are the youngest saints in the Catholic Church.
Many passengers are not aware of the fact that they can survive if they know what to do if a plane crash happens. So, let's talk about what the experts advise.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service revolutionized the concept of emergency medical services. In doing so, the service saved lives in more ways than one.
Winning the Heisman is the top honor for a college athlete, and it promises great things of the player. Unfortunately, some never succeeded beyond college.
The personification of the rainbow, the goddess Iris represented a connection between Heaven and Earth and sent messages between the two. Here's her story.
The Menendez brothers were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 after being convicted of the murder of their parents. What has their life really been like?
Many sporting trials have captivated the attention of the public from beginning to end. Here are some outrageous court cases that rocked the sports world.
Things could get pretty dodgy when it came to dying in the Wild West. The ultimate fates of the bodies of Wild West legends aren't always what you'd expect.