The Largest Mass Graves Ever Discovered
Although hundreds of mass graves are known, not all of them have actually been excavated. These are some of the largest mass graves ever discovered.
Read MoreAlthough hundreds of mass graves are known, not all of them have actually been excavated. These are some of the largest mass graves ever discovered.
Read MoreSince humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
Read MoreBowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
Read MoreJimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
Read MorePat Carroll had a long and vibrant performing career, mostly on stage and TV, but also as a voice artist, including Ursula in "The Little Mermaid."
Read MoreThe New Hollywood movement is considered by many to be the last golden age of film. Here's how it rose in the late '60s and rocked Tinseltown for a decade.
Read MorePromoter John Scher was one of the organizers of the controversial Woodstock '99 music festival.
Read MoreWhen you think of metal music, a few key influential bands immediately come to mind. Judas Priest. Motörhead. Iron Maiden. And, of course, Metallica.
Read MoreNetflix's latest contribution to Jane Austen movies, "Persuasion," has sparked a firestorm of controversy. This is what Netflix's 2022 "Persuasion" got wrong.
Read MoreThe shooting of Irish immigrant Patrick Joseph "Cruxy" O'Connor in 1922 represents the only Irish Republican Army (IRA) attack to occur in the United States.
Read MoreSnuffleupagus. Can you pronounce it? Can you even spell it? Aloysius Snuffleupagus became Big Bird's BFF in Season 3 of "Sesame Street." Here's his story.
Read MoreCompetition is an intrinsic part of organized sports, especially on the professional level. But the prospect of a rival athletic organization can raise hackles.
Read MoreSome of the aspects of ancient Egyptian ghosts could seem very familiar even thousands of years later. Here's what the ancient Egyptians believed about ghosts.
Read MoreThe Doctors' Riot of 1788 saw a mob turn on doctors and medical students to the point where some were run out of town. Here's how grave robbing led to the riot.
Read MoreThe impact of the sewing machine goes far beyond just saving some effort when making clothes. Here's how the sewing machine changed history forever.
Read MoreLinda Ronstadt, once the "Queen of Rock" and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, is obviously well-known for her hits and voice, but here's what you might not know.
Read MoreEven a stopped clock is right twice a day, and celebrities can attract very morbid speculations. These are some famous deaths predicted before they happened.
Read MoreThe death of the man who inspired the main character of "On the Waterfront" is still unsolved today.
Read MoreBehind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
Read MoreAn actress, singer, dancer, author, and real-life space travel advocate, Nichelle Nichols inspired a generation of people to find their place in the world.
Read MoreFrom his childhood in a bizarre cult to a near-fatal car accident, here is the often tragic true story of famously private actor Joaquin Phoenix.
Read MoreGhost is not just a metal band. They are an entire phantasmagoria, haunted by the lore and rumors dreamed up by their lead singer and mastermind, Tobias Forge.
Read MoreThe Glorious Revolution was one of the most important events in modern English history, when King James II was replaced by William of Orange and his wife Mary.
Read MorePunk has a certain vibe, but when Pennywise was ramping up in the 1980s, they preferred a different direction. Here are the tragic details about Pennywise.
Read MoreWhen you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
Read MoreFew people speak many more than one or two languages, let alone over 11. These extraordinary individuals are known as hyperpolyglots.
Read MoreRollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
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