The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease.
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The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public.
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The Unexpected Truth About Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name
Ruth Bader Ginsburg started using her middle name after entering kindergarten.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Last Supper
It's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
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The Untold Truth Of The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, was hit by a wave of zealous religious paranoia. This is the untold truth of the Salem witch trials.
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The Dark Side Of The American Suburb
The suburbs are often seen as safe, quiet places to raise families, but that isn't always true. There is also a dark side to the American suburb.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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What Was The Play Abraham Lincoln Was Watching When He Was Assassinated?
Perhaps most people know that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while watching a stage production. But which play -- and what kind of play -- was it?
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The Wild Real-Life Story Of George IV
King George IV lived a life of excess, a far cry from how he was brought up under the eye of mad King George III. Here is his wild real-life story.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Jack The Ripper's Infamous Nickname Came From An Utterly Dark Letter
Theories about regarding the Whitechapel murders in 1888 London. "Jack the Ripper" was the named used by newspapers, coming from someone claiming credit.
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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These Were The Last Debutantes Presented To The Queen
The last debutantes curtseyed before the Queen in 1958. Here are some of their fascinating stories as the last participants in a 2-century-old tradition.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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Why People Think Nostradamus Predicted The Rise Of Hitler
Nostradamus is well-known for having scribed a long list of prophecies. But, many of his prophecies are up to interpretation -- including one about Hitler.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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This Historic New Orleans Landmark May Have A Disturbing History Of Slavery
A bar in New Orleans named "Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop" was allegedly once a fake blacksmith shop that served as a cover for illegal save trading.
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Why Greenland's Vikings Disappeared
Norse Vikings explored and colonized many countries in North America, including Greenland, but they disappeared without leaving evidence as to why.
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Before Making Predictions, Nostradamus Wrote A Cookbook
Nostradamus is famous for a great many predictions through the ages But, a little known fact is that he was also a keen cook, and even wrote a book about it.
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Nero Didn't Really Fiddle While Rome Burned. Here's Why
Roman emperor Nero is famously said to have fiddled while Rome burned around him, but did he really fiddle? Given the timeline of events, probably not.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life In The Wild West
Life in the Wild West was dangerous, but the reasons you wouldn't have survived aren't necessarily the ones the movies show you. Here are the real reasons.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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The Untold History Of Roe V. Wade
Abortion has long been practiced by people in the North America, and the right to it wasn't always a political issue. This is the untold history of Roe v. Wade.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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The Last Cavalry Charge In History Was Later Than You Think
Whether you think about them in a parade, or have visions taken from Errol Flynn movies, there's a certain glamour surrounding cavalry units.
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