Many leisure activities enjoyed by Victorians look bizarre from a modern perspective. Here are some of the strangest free-time activities of the 19th century.
Here is the untold truth of the European Union, including surprising details from the distant past, some of the crises it has faced, and what the future holds.
One of the main players that helped bring the megachurch mainstream was Hillsong Church. But Hillsong Church has made headlines for less than pious reasons.
Serial killers themselves can vary, and they are a grizzly, but fascinating, aspect of humanity. These are the most notorious serial killers of all time.
When we visit the pitch-black places of North America, we're pretty much going back in time. These are the best places to see the stars in North America.
Over the years, Star Trek has populated its lore with all kinds of technology and made wild predictions. These are some times Star Trek predicted the future.
When the world loses a singer, actor, or professional athlete, it can be shocking, despite their age. These celebs enjoyed fame and success well into their 70s.
J.R.R. Tolkien told his tales of elves and hobbits to both his sons. So where did all this inspiration come from? From close to home and very far away, indeed.
The most famous statues have stood the test of time, but secret messages remain hidden in some of them. These are some secret messages hidden in famous statues.
The Aztecs were a sophisticated society, with a culture of philosophy, religions, poetry and more. Here's what pre-colonized Mexico was like for the Aztecs.
Some scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
The average life expectancy for Americans is 77 years old, so it hits hard when people pass away young. These are some famous celebrities who died in their 60s.
Metallica may be one of the biggest rock bands ever, but its career hasn't been smooth sailing all the way. For every success, there has been a scandal.