Things The Ancient Greeks Couldn't Live Without
Although Greek culture could vary a lot from city to city, certain things were universal. These are the things the ancient Greeks couldn't live without.
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How Pope John XII's Brothel Lifestyle Contradicted His Celibacy Vow
Men with an interest in certain positions in the Catholic Church have been expected to live lives of celibacy, which means no marriage and certainly no sex.
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The Troubled History Of Benjamin Franklin
Ben Franklin was a complicated man, and there was dark side to his story. This is the troubled history of Benjamin Franklin.
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Seemingly Great Deals Secretly Designed To Rip You Off
Sometimes, when you think you've been clever with your coin, you may have actually made a costly mistake.
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The Earth's Most Dangerous Mountains To Climb
Thousands of climbers and adventure enthusiasts attempt summits to these treacherous peaks every year, despite risky and dangerous conditions.
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The Most Important LGBTQ Court Cases In U.S. History
The history of LGBTQ rights in the United States is insanely complicated, and it's worth taking a look at the most important LGBTQ court cases in U.S. history.
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The 1960 Murder Of A Texas Beauty Queen That Went To Trial Nearly 60 Years Later
A 1960 murder of a Texas beauty queen went to trial nearly 60 years later after a priest was suspected of killing the 25-year-old woman.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was not at all a fair fight. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Mexican-American War.
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Here's How The Catholic Church Investigates Miracles
There is a rigorous investigative process involved with determining whether or not someone's reported miracles warrant their canonization.
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The True Story Of How 'Gorilla Hail' Got Its Name
When several thunderstorms passed through Texas and Oklahoma in April, numerous people posted images of destructive hail described as 'gorilla hail.'
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The Worst Man-Made Disasters In US History
Natural disasters are bad enough, but man-made disasters are worse because they could've been prevented. Here are the worst man-made disasters in US history.
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The Messed Up History Of Smallpox
The messed up history of smallpox is filled with horrors and pitfalls, and it's only by being aware of this history that we can avoid repeating it.
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Why You Wouldn't Survive Life In Ancient Greece
We like to imagine it as a cultured and sophisticated society, but in reality, there’s absolutely no way you’d survive life in ancient Greece.
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Hidden Secrets Of The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, holding more than 162 million assets in its collections. Here are some of its secrets.
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The Horrifying Obsession Of Carl Tanzler
Love can make you do some extraordinary things. For Key West's Carl Tanzler, his deep love and obsession showed themselves in a particularly disturbing way.
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This Is How John Wayne Gacy Was Finally Caught
Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy brutally murdered 33 men and boys from 1972 until his arrest in the final days of 1978.
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The Truth About Wild West Gunfights
Shootouts in the Wild West are in the popular imagination and, believe it or not, a common occurrence, pretty violent, and simply good guys vs. bad guys.
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16 Best Inventions From The Industrial Revolution
During the Industrial Revolution the world switched from an agricultural one to the industrialized society of today. It was fueled by these inventions.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has become known for the brutal battles fought, with thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives lost. Medics worked alongside troops, saving lives.
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The Legacy Of Johannes Gutenberg Explained
The importance of Johannes Gutenberg's contribution to Western civilization has never been in doubt. This is the legacy of Johannes Gutenberg explained.
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What It Was Really Like To Party Like An Ancient Egyptian
At any point in history, people liked to party, and ancient Egypt is no exception. Here's what it was really like to party like an ancient Egyptian.
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The 25-Year-Old Soldier Who Became The Youngest Head Of State In The World
Following a surprise coup of Sierra Leone's president, 25-year-old soldier Valentine Strasser was made the new dictator. But that wasn't the end of the story.
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DNA Research Reveals A Strange Truth About Families In Ancient Greece
DNA research reveals a strange truth about families in ancient Greece and the unexpected family members they chose to marry.
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The Most Disastrous Riots In American History
America has a pretty long history of civil unrest, with riots over the last couple of centuries remaining scarily relevant today.
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How The Richest Family In America Got So Rich
The Waltons are by far the richest family in America. Their estimated net worth is somewhere around $215 billion thanks to their chain fo Walmart enterprises.
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The Untold Truth Of Adam And Eve's Daughters
Some think that Adam and Eve had more children than Cain and Abel, and not all of them were sons. This is the untold truth of Adam and Eve's daughters.
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The Legend Of Bluebeard Finally Explained
The legend of Bluebeard has been preserved through the writings Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well as folklore across the world. Here's a rundown.
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