World War II was one of the most traumatic events in modern world history. Here's the tragic true story behind the United States' Purple Heart Battalion.
Here are just a few chilling details about the human experiments that took place at Holmesburg Prison. These trials often had lasting effects for prisoners.
Some describe it as a form of culture and tradition; some describe it as senseless cruelty against animals. The latter category seems to be gaining numbers.
Here's how Harry S. Truman and Douglas MacArthur's relationship led to the end of a storied military career and the decline of a president's popularity.
Boris Johnson's resignation in July 2022 was not unexpected; it was surprising he made it as long as he did. This is Boris Johnson's resignation explained.
In West Point's 200-plus years, only one cadet has gone missing: Richard Colvin Cox, whose disappearance triggered one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history.
Pop stars may live the good life while they're around, but what happened to the fortunes and estates of some of pop's biggest names after they passed away?
There are two kinds of people in this world: The kind that say they're fans of Kenny Rogers, and liars. Here are some tragic details about Kenny Rogers,
Although prison rodeos have been around as early as 1931, none of them have outlasted the Angola prison rodeo in Louisiana. Here's the messed-up truth about it.
Ever imagine what it was like visiting a speakeasy during Prohibition? These underground clubs have a somewhat complicated history. Read on to learn more.
A will is one of the most important documents people can create, yet many die without ever writing one. Here's what happens when someone dies without a will.
The Father of Gynecology, J. Marion Sims, often experimented on enslaved women against their will, but his work has earned him acclaim from the medical field.
From last-minute football fumbles to humiliating hockey blowouts, here are some of the most surprising, shocking, and embarrassing losses in sports history.
Music lives on forever — even if the amazing artists who created it leave us earlier than expected, like the 12 on the following list, who died in their 40s.
Rudy Giuliani has been in the spotlight lately but was always highly-polarizing figure in the politics. Here are things you never knew about Rudy Giuliani.
Tetsuya Yamamgami shot and killed Japan's former president Shinzo Abe on July 8, 2022. Here's what we know about Yamagami, his past, and why he killed Abe.
Sir Ian McKellen is a gargantuan figure both on the stage and within the geek community. Here are some tragic details about his life you might not have known.
The idea of eating poison in order to protect yourself from being poisoned is actually rooted in history and a Pontic king named Mithridates the Great.