A century ago, New York City was, like now, a buzzing mass of extremes and contradictions. Here is what living in New York City 100 years ago was really like.
Military research has given us products and processes that improve our standard of living. Let's take a look at some of them, from the quirky to the useful.
It's one thing for a band to make it as a group, and another for a solo performer to rise to the top -- with or without those who contributed to the success.
If the subject of saints comes up -- official, Catholic saints -- there seems to be a majority of individuals from around the globe. What about the U.S.A.?
Censorship was a pillar of Nazi Germany, with the government banning many books and movies. Here's why the novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was banned.
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
Numerous performers have used what might be seen as a physical drawback to their advantage -- Humphrey Bogart's lisp. Curly Howard's gait. Elvis's dance moves.
Beginning in February 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine took over headlines across the world. Here's the one reason Vladimir Putin is not a fan of NATO.
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
Putin and Trump have a history of what's been seen as a friendly relationship. After recent Russian bannings of U.S. citizens, Trump's omission raised eyebrows.
New Orleans is commonly known as "The Big Easy," but how did it get this nickname? There are many popular theories, but here's how the city likely got the name.
The wealth, notoriety, and power of drug lords mean that some unexpected things happen to their remains. Here's what happened to the bodies of these drug lords.
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
Nazi Germany looted the countries they conquered, laying claim to and confiscating works of art and other objects of value. They also grabbed properties.
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
The history of medicine is filled with many oddities. One such, very painful, oddity occurred in the late 19th century under the monicker "Balloon Man."
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
"Uneasy is the head that wears a crown," wrote Shakespeare. He might have added that longevity is not a given for those who grace the throne of England.