Jack Sheppard's Prison Escapes Were Unlike Any We've Ever Seen Before
It's one thing to build a career on theft -- taking what doesn't belong to you and getting away. Unless you get caught. And then, unless you escape. A lot.
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Why The First Vacuum Cleaners Were Actually Horse-Drawn
The ubiquitous vacuum cleaner is now a mainstay in many homes. However, the first iteration of the vacuum cleaner was pulled by horses, and here's why.
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The Kennedy Family Tree Explained
The Kennedy family has been a political and social dynasty since planting roots in the United States. Here is the Kennedy family tree explained.
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The Strange Story Of The Shark Arm Case Murder
Numerous mysterious crimes have been solved when evidence appears from an unexpected source. Case in point: a tiger shark who vomited up an intact human arm.
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What Do We Know About The Supreme Court Case That Could Overturn Roe V Wade?
The executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches of government are designed to balance each other. There are moments when all the attention is on one.
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Where These Famous Artists Are Buried
Famous artists have come from different times and places, so their lives, as well as their deaths, reflect that. This is where these famous artists are buried.
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JFK's Unexpected Source Of Advice During The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation. In seeking help, former President John. F. Kennedy reached out to this unlikely source.
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Why Krishna's Skin Is Portrayed Blue Or Black In Art
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking, work of art leaves no detail without meaning, from the arrangement of objects within the frame to the colors used.
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How The War Between Sparta And Athens Led To The End Of Greece's Golden Age
The ancient Greek world is filled with battles and wars spanning many years. However, it was one long and bloody war that ended the golden age of Greece.
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What We Know About Charles Darwin's Mental Health
Charles Darwin is the father of the Theory of Evolution, and one of the world's most famous scientific minds. But he also struggled with his mental health.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Lost All Their Money
While many may believe that once you become rich you will remain that way, there are many famous figures throughout history who have lost all their money.
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How Charles Darwin Could Help Shape The Future Of Mars
Naturalist Charles Darwin, who is behind the theory of natural selection, came up with many of his evolutionary ideas on a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
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15 Things You Might Not Know About The Kentucky Derby
You don't have to be a horse person to love the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few things you might not know about this century and a half-old American tradition.
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Do Any Original Manuscripts Of The Bible Still Exist?
Like the children's party game of Telephone, the books of the Bible have been copied and re-copied over centuries. Do the originals still exist anywhere?
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Here's How Many Nuclear Weapons The United States Owns
Nuclear weapons are among the most dangerous weapons in the world, and played a huge role in the Cold War. Here's how many nuclear weapons the U.S. has.
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Has A Supreme Court Draft Ever Been Leaked Before?
A rare U.S. Supreme Court draft was leaked ahead of a possible landmark decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. But has a similar draft ever been leaked before?
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The Sad Truth About Franklin And Eleanor Roosevelt's Marriage
While Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married for 40 years and had a strong partnership in political matters, their marriage was anything but.
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These Were What Handshakes Meant In Ancient Civilizations
Since the coronavirus pandemic handshakes have been on shaky ground. But, the greeting has been around since antiquity with various meanings behind them.
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The Unexpectedly Simple Reason For The British Royal Guard's Red Uniform
The British royal guard is famous for wearing red, but there's actually a simple and practical reason behind this. Red was cheapest and most available dye.
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The Scythians Had A Horrifying Tradition With Their Prisoners Of War
Sacrifice may seem a little outdated these days, but it has been a big part of human history that is tied to religions from around the world.
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Where Did The British Royal Family Live Before Buckingham Palace?
We all know Buckingham Palace as the main residence of the Royal Family, but it wasn't always that way. This is the palace that once served as their home.
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How Many Wives Did King David Have?
King David, a key figure in a number of religious texts, might be a familiar name for many -- less so than his many wives. So what's the story behind it all?
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Disturbing Details About Haile Selassie's Tragic Assassination
Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie was a progressive leader with a royal bloodline. Here are the tragic Disturbing details about his assassination.
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Here's How Many Goalies Have Scored In NHL History
There's something almost poetic about a goalie getting the opportunity to score. Here's how many have been able to do so over the course of NHL history.
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The Anti-War Movement That Went On To Inspire Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe promoted Mothers' Peace Day in the 1870s to encourage people, especially mothers, to fight for peace.
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What It Was Really Like When The Eiffel Tower Opened In 1889
The 1889 Exposition Universelle introduced the Eiffel Tower, France's iconic national monument. Here's what it was like after the Eiffel Tower opened in 1889.
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The Worst Examples Of Environmental Racism In History
Systemic inequalities mean not everyone in the world feels the effects of climate change equally. Here are the worst examples of environmental racism in history
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