Humans have been sailing for millennia, likely tens of thousands of years before we started writing things down. So why is champagne used to christen ships?
The Gucci family name has been synonymous with wealth and high fashion for decades. One of the central figures in the family and business was Paolo Gucci.
The story of the Seven Sutherland sisters is filled with plenty of entanglements. Billed as "the most costly curiosities," here's their remarkable true story.
Ancient Greece is known for male philosophers like Aristotle. However, one famous female named Phyrne made it to the history books for this remarkable reason.
There are many people who believe they have experienced some form of paranormal encounter in their lifetime. So who is the father of modern-day parapsychology?
Pig toilets date back to ancient China but still exist today. This archaic form of toilet had pigs perform a duty that was may seem gross but served a purpose.
The Titanic famously sunk after crashing into an iceberg on its journey from the U.K. to the U.S., and now its wreckage is in danger of disappearing completely.
The infamous sinking of the Titanic ocean liner occurred more than 110 years ago, but the question remains: Are there any Titanic survivors still living today?
Even though science and art seem very different undertakings, sometimes they work together. Here's the truth behind the tiny piece of art left on the moon.
Led Zeppelin have legendary status when it comes to rock 'n' roll antics. But one hazy morning, the band woke up to find over $200,000 mysteriously missing.
Salvador Dali is one of the most recognizable names in the surrealism art movement. But, as well as painting Dali collaborated in the world of candy making.
Princess Anne was once the target of a kidnapping attempt outside Buckingham Palace, which resulted in several people wounded, and her eventual escape.
Once upon a time, it was considered bad manners to ask someone how old they are. Besides, 100 years ago, the answer could be a little on the fuzzy side.
Electricity is one of the building blocks of modern society, touching every aspect of life. One of the scientists who plumbed its secrets was Michael Faraday.
Picking up good vibrations is all very well and good, and maybe you like to hum that or another tune. But what if the hum you're hearing doesn't have a source?
History tells us that love and marriage may or may not go together like a horse and carriage. For that matter, what do husbands and wives have to do with it?
The aquarium, a structure for people fascinated by aquatic life, has its place in homes and waiting rooms worldwide, thanks to a French marine biologist.