King Arthur's story has become a famous legend over the centuries. Here's the story of Riothamus: the ancient king that may be the real-life King Arthur.
Over 1,000 geoglyphs have been discovered in southern Peru, but scientists are still unclear why they were created. Here's the history of Peru's Nazca lines.
The Big Freeze of 1963 saw rivers freeze, temperatures plummeted to -20 degrees Celsius, and life changed as the British knew it for the next quarter of a year.
Eazy-E was one of the founding members of the supergroup N.W.A., but he also helped many other artists along the way. Here are some facts about the rapper.
Sign language interpreters are key to ensuring deaf and hard-of-hearing people receive important information. But sometimes they can harm more than they help.
Amputations were once the catchall treatment for infection, broken bones, and dead flesh. Here are some brutal facts about amputation throughout history.
Modest Mouse quickly rose in the ranks as a indie group amidst the grunge movement. Their success set them apart, but it also didn't come without tragedy.
By the aughts, rap and pop were taking over the mainstream charts, but rock was still very much alive. Here are the most important rock bands of the 2000s.
The Sacred Band was an elite fighting force that changed the course of the ancient world. They were the most imposing army of the age — at just 300 men.
Konrad Adenauer was a lifelong politician who could not have wished for a more eventful life or career, and he ultimately achieved stunning political success.
"Dateline" has been on for decades and raised an entire generation of true crime buffs. Here are some behind-the-scenes facts about "Dateline's" Keith Morrison.
Before its decline, Negro League Baseball was once one of the biggest professional draws in the U.S. Here is the storied history of Negro League Baseball.
When you think about Old Hollywood, you can't help but get caught up in the idea of glamor. The reality is there was a dark side to being a silent film star.
Athletes are inspiring to fans on and off the court. Here is what was said in the final interviews with some of the world's best and most famous athletes.
It might seem like Billy Idol was born to rock, but it wasn't always so, and his fame was no easy ride. Here is Billy Idol's sad and often troubling life.