In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
Ancient Egypt is filled with intriguing characters and burial sites. Now there are a number of tombs that can be explored from the comfort of your own home.
Many familiar with the 17th-century Salem witch trials might assume the tragic event forever put an end to witch trials in America. But they would be wrong.
Memorial Day is observed every year, a moment to honor those who died in the military service of their country. The man who promoted it was himself a veteran.
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
The invention of the bicycle revolutionized mobility in the 19th century. But, opponents of this change invented a disease to dissuade female cyclists.
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
Memorial Day has become a cherished national tradition, a day to honor those who have died, especially the military. When did the holiday start, and where?
The Habsburg Empire is often lost to history and not taught in school, but it shaped the world as we know it. This is a brief history of the Habsburgs.
Popes aren't exactly known for extracurriculars outside of the priesthood, like sex and romance. But at least one pope went as far as to write a book about it.
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
The Mayan civilization is known for its advanced calendar system, pyramids, and astronomy. But, they also had a form of currency that was rather delicious.
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
We usually think of professional athletes as being at the very peak of physical condition, but when these athletes pass away, sometimes it's shocking stuff.