Droughts In The Danube River Unearthed An Unsettling Nazi Discovery
Climate change is impacting Europe, which is facing droughts in its waterways. As a result, the Danube River recently revealed rather unsettling Nazi finds.
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The Mystery Behind This Cookie Monster Mural
There's a Cookie Monster mural Peoria, Illinois, which features writing in Russian. Here's what we know about it.
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These Are The Only Two Countries Without Divorce Laws
Perhaps it's surprising to learn that in 2021 there are still two countries where there are no divorce laws on the books.
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This Is What The Bible Says About Pork
Humans have been eating the meat of pigs for an incalculable number of years, likely beginning with the first instance of a hunter-gatherer killing a wild boar.
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These Countries Have The Most Serial Killers. Here's Why
Even though the serial killer is a worldwide phenomenon, there's two countries that have given birth to way more of these inexplicably fascinating criminals.
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Colorado Coalfield War: The Bloodiest Labor Dispute In US History
It's worth looking back to see what really happens in a factory town. This is the Colorado Coalfield War: the bloodiest labor dispute in U.S. history.
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Wyatt Earp's Family Tree, Explained
Wyatt Earp is certainly the most famous of the Earps, but he had seven other siblings, some of whom were also at the O.K. Corral. Here is the Earp family tree.
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Chilling Details About The Human Experiments At Holmesburg Prison
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.
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The Truth About Victorian-Era Hygiene
Personal hygiene wasn't quite at the point where any random citizen could stroll down to the local Walmart, grab a pack of soap, and head home to their shower.
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Gold Medalist Who Helped Catch RFK's Killer Passes Away
Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist and hero who helped subdue the man who shot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy has died at the age of 86.
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Painless Parker: The Crazy True Story Of The Weirdest Dentist In History
Painless Parker was the dentist that the American Dental Association once called "a menace to the dignity of the profession" who served thousands of patients.
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The Untold History Of Roe V. Wade
Abortion has long been practiced by people in the North America, and the right to it wasn't always a political issue. This is the untold history of Roe v. Wade.
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How Grave Robbing Led To The 1788 Doctors' Riot
The 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.
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Creation Myths From World Religions Explained
The creation myths of the world's religions provide a valuable touchstone that helps countless people get through their lives on earth. Here's some of them.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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Here's What Happened To Joey Buttafuoco
Joey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.
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The Risque Defense An Ancient Greek Courtesan Used To Avoid A Death Sentence
Ancient Greece is known for male philosophers like Aristotle. However, one famous female named Phyrne made it to the history books for this remarkable reason.
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Music Legend Joan Baez And Her Unexpected Connection To A Groundbreaking Invention
Songwriter Joan Baez was linked to the '60s folk revolution but also connected to a scientific discovery. Here's what you need to know about Baez and science.
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The True Origin Of The Term Jaywalker
Jaywalking is one of those things that all of us may have done at one time or another. However, the history of the term has quite a countrified origin story.
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The Real Reason Spain Sold The Philippine Islands To The United States
The era of Spanish influence was ending, the age of US imperialism was starting. This is the real reason Spain sold the Philippine Islands to the United States.
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The Disturbing History Of Gas Baths On The U.S.-Mexico Border
In 1917, El Paso officials enacted a policy of disinfection and fumigation for Mexicans. This is the disturbing history of gas baths on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The History Of The Habsburg Chin Explained
The Habsburgs are a European royal family which, through the ages, developed particular facial features. Here is the history of the "Habsburg Chin" explained.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life Exploring The New World With Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus became famous for his explorations, but if you joined him, you'd never survive life exploring the New World with Christopher Columbus.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
The Greek god Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, is almost instantly recognizable. But what does mythology actually say about Hermes?
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What Life In Alcatraz Was Really Like
Everybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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The Craziest American Cowboy Stories You Never Heard In History Class
There are some really great, really crazy stories about American cowboys. Here are the craziest American cowboy stories you never heard in history class.
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How Henry Box Brown Escaped Slavery And Became An Entertainer
Henry "Box" Brown has gone down as a legendary figure of the American Anti-Slavery movement — a brave and ingenious character and a powerful campaigner.
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