Why Fascists Once Tried To Ban Pasta In Italy
Imagine trying to ban popcorn at the movies. Hot dogs at the ballpark. Worse? Trying to get an entire country to dump its culinary foundation: Italy, and pasta.
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The Oldest Recorded Drum In History Is Over 7500 Years Old
Drums are a staple of any musical group, and one of the oldest instruments in existence. The oldest drum in recorded history is over 7,500 years old.
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Inside The Eerie Abandoned Underground Soviet City Under Tbilisi
The threat of nuclear war was the catalyst for the building of vast underground bunkers, including the eerie abandoned underground Soviet city under Tbilisi.
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12 Biggest Pride Parades In The World
From a tradition that began in 1969, to one of the most important global events. Where are the biggest Pride parades this year?
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Do Living US Presidents Actually Get Along?
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
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Here's What William Henry Harrison Did During His Month As President
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
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Thumbscrew Torture Is Actually Worse Than It Sounds
Thumbscrew torture was used throughout the centuries to elicit confessions from the accused. It wouldn't kill you, but it's actually worse than it sounds.
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Here's What Would Happen If Leap Years Weren't A Thing
Some argue that time is just an artificial construct. Others say it's the fourth dimension. The question becomes, how do we measure its passage -- accurately?
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The 10-Year-Old Boy That Got Apollo 11 Back To Earth Safely
The successful Apollo 11 moon mission would not have been possible without the help of a 10-year-old boy, who. helped the astronauts return safely to Earth.
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Why Are Goats Synonymous With Satan?
Goats are having a moment in the U.S. as they are regarded as cute, playful creatures, so why for centuries have they been synonymous with Satan?
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The Controversial Restoration Of The Snake Goddess Of Minoan Greece
Who doesn't love a good archaeology story? The thrill of discovery, piecing together our past, perhaps shedding insight into our present. Or, making stuff up.
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The Story Of Cardea: The Goddess Of Door Hinges
This lesser-known tale in Roman mythology is quite odd, but at the time, Cardea was seen as an important god back in the day. Here's her story.
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What Life Was Really Like During The Middle Ages
In the time of the plague and the rise of organized religion, rural life was the norm, city life was growing, and everyday life looked a lot different.
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Details About Rasputin's Hygiene That Really Shouldn't Be Ignored
Some thought of him as "Miniature Christ." Others preferred "Mad Monk." More than 100 years after his death, information continues to emerge about Rasputin.
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Non-Binary Figures In Mythology
There are plenty of figures from mythology who don't fit into the modern Western gender binary. Here are non-binary figures in mythology.
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King Alaric's Gold: The Hidden Treasure The Nazis Couldn't Find
Adolf Hitler's obsession with the occult went to the extreme. It also launched a secret government search for Visigoth King Alaric's rumored buried treasure.
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The Untold Truth Of The NRA
That clear partisan connection, the rigid attitude toward gun control, and its money woes put the modern NRA well at odds with its beginnings.
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Being Lovesick Was Considered An Actual Disease In The Middle Ages
Ah, love. Sweet love. Fall in love, and you probably have some biological manifestations along with the emotional. Is that why we call it lovesick?
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Bill Clinton's Haunting Memory Of His Stepfather Is Quite The Eye-Opener
We're probably past the days when a candidate talks about being born in a log cabin. That doesn't mean chief executives didn't have challenges growing up.
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The Worst Genocides In History
Genocides, coordinated acts of violence to wipe out a group, have occurred across the world. Ordered by death toll, here are the worst genocides in history.
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Parts Of The Bible That Don't Make Sense
The Bible can sometimes appear entirely at odds with archeological records — or even itself. Here are some parts of the Bible that don't make sense.
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There's A Big Reason Why JFK Kept A Coconut On His Desk
Former President John F. Kennedy is one of the most known and beloved presidents in American history. Here's why he kept a coconut on his desk.
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Chilling Details From The Bay Of Pigs Invasion
One of the biggest scandals of JFK's presidency, the Bay of Pigs invasion was a total disaster. These are the chilling details from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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A Postcard From France Led To The Invention Of The Underwear We Now Call Briefs
Underwear styles have come and gone over time. One pervading style, the briefs, is here to stay, and here's how a French postcard led to their invention.
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The Disturbing Truth About Sundown Towns
A sundown town is defined as any community that was deliberately established to only allow white residents. Here is their disturbing history.
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The Person Who Shot Down The Famed Red Baron Remains A Mystery
The Red Baron was the most feared pilot during World War I. But he was eventually shot down, and who should get the credit has remained up for debate.
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LGBTQ+ Figures They Didn't Teach You About In School
With many teachers reluctant to teach LGBTQ+ topics, some remarkable people are being left out of school curriculums simply because they identified as LGBTQ+.
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