Two of the most popular names associated with the abolitionist movement are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. Here's a look at their relationship.
With the advancements in technology, it seems hard to believe that even in the late 20th century, a plane bearing congressmen could disappear without a trace.
Brigham Young didn't found the Mormon Church, but he was instrumental in shaping the society and its ideas about plural marriage. Here's how many wives he had.
Supreme Court Justices are famous for having no term limits, meaning they can serve for life. Here's why there are no term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
The community at Las Dos Erres had no warning before the military death squad arrived one night. Here are chilling details from the Dos Erres massacre.
Today, there exist in the world more than 300 different sign languages — a form of communication with an at-times contentious history dating back millennia.
It seems to be a recurring theme of human history that when an individual gains power and influence, it's almost as though they wear a target on their back.
Few weapons made by man have been so ruthlessly effective and so terrifying as chemical weapons. Here's the nerve agent that killed Kim John-un's brother.
Kate Bush is one of the most beloved and influential British musicians of all time. Here's how much she's making from the Running Up That Hill resurgence.
Brooklyn Bridge is a fascinating feat of astounding architecture. But, beneath the bridge lay cold, damp caves that were once wine cellars full of merriment.
Wheaties has a history of putting the best of the best athletes on their cereal boxes. But the first woman on the box may be a surprise as her job was unusua.
Warm water, bubbling from jets beneath the surface, is many people's idea of bliss, a way to relax and unwind. Turns out, the Jacuzzi has medical origins.
At his peak, Alexander the Great's wealth was quite literally unmeasurable. Let's explore where his riches came from, and how much he may have been worth.
Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.