The Lincoln Memorial is one of the the most famous monuments in the U.S., but what's the story behind it. This is the story of who carved the Lincoln Memorial.
Pirates have been in the collective imagination for hundreds of years and many myths abound. But, some tales of the swashbucklers may be slightly dubious.
Ben-Hur is one of the most successful movies in Oscar history, winning 11 Academy Awards in 1960. But was the story of a vengeful charioteer based in truth?
The Supreme Court is rife with traditions, some that have been continued since the court's inception, but what is the judicial handshake of the Supreme Court?
One of Hippocrates' most famous medical theories, the four humors, inadvertently led to incalculable harm for centuries, leaving a blood bath in its wake.
The official Supreme Court seal features an American bald eagle, much like the seal of the United States. Here's the meaning behind the Supreme Court seal.
The Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, depicting the final meal of Jesus Christ before his death. Here's what he may have eaten.
In the Middle Ages, stories of the lives of saints could get downright bloodthirsty. Here are some examples of the most hideously violent saintly deaths.
The celebration of Christmas is full of symbols, both secular and religious. Two items frequently mentioned are gifts from the magi: frankincense and myrrh.
The word "dude" is truly a ubiquitous word in the English-speaking world. Yet, the origin story of this malleable little gem has its roots in three languages.
Many phrases abound when referring to the judicial system in general, including the long arm of the law. But the origins of this phrase have an unusual story.
Things get stolen all the time. It's unfortunate but it's true. Packages are frequent targets for thieves, but typically they're not full of human heads.
Capital punishment remains a hotly contested issue across the United States. Included in that discussion is methodology -- how best to execute the convicted.
Madame Tussauds wax museums are a staple for tourists worldwide. Like the similar Ripley's Believe It or Not spots, there was a real woman behind the name.
Being a doctor in a conflict zone comes with a set of challenges that can be tough to overcome. Here's what it's really like being a doctor in a war zone.
A well-maintained elevator will break down (and by "break down" we mean "stop working" and not "plunge to the floor") between five and 20 times per decade.
Vladimir Putin -- attorney, ex-KGB, president of Russia -- is famously secretive about his relationships, which may or may not include a romantic partner.
The meaning of eponymous and titular are often conflated. But, when digging into their origins and how they've changed, nothing could be further from the truth.
The British royal family isn't a normal family. Rules abound, including those addressing their behavior. Here are some odd etiquette rules they have to follow.
The television has been a mainstay in livingroom across the world for many years, and has many name including the "boob tube." Here's how it got the moniker.