In more ways than one, the Caspian Sea is a body of water that floats between two worlds. But is it actually a sea? This question was actually settled in 2018.
Most people don't enjoy being sick. Illnesses of various kinds were more fatal in centuries past than now. If you're sick enough, maybe you'll try -- anything?
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
"Game of Thrones" is known for having plenty of celebrity cameos, but one never materialized. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin was asked to appear, but declined.
The California Gold Rush of 1849 is credited with immeasurably altering the economy of the United States and, in fact, the world. Another byproduct? Clothing.
If you get famous enough, if your accomplishments take on the sheen of legend, eventually, actual legends will spring up around you. Just ask Babe Ruth.
From hidden cameras and illegal listings to drugged drinks and knifepoint sexual assaults, here are some of the worst stories of alleged Airbnb nightmares.
Here's the story of the mysterious and elaborately jeweled skeletons of the so-called martyrs of the Counter-Reformation and where you can find them today.
The phrase "give up the ghost" has become common in our everyday vernacular, but where does it actually come from. Turns out, it has roots in the Holy Bible.
Just months into his first term as president, Ronald Reagan nearly died at the hands of a would-be assassin. And Reagan was not the shooter's first target.
Let's face it: Finding The Special One for your life isn't easy today, and as the historical record shows, it's never really been all that easy before.
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
What were our ancient ancestors eating, and do traces of ancient meals still exist today? Absolutely! Can you sample some of them? Well, technically, yes.