Inside Nostradamus' Surprising Medical School History
Mention the name Nostradamus, and you probably conjure images of some kind of prophet or astrologer. His academic background, however, was in medicine.
Read MoreMention the name Nostradamus, and you probably conjure images of some kind of prophet or astrologer. His academic background, however, was in medicine.
Read MoreThe River Thames is London's most well-known river, but there are several "lost" rivers lying beneath the city's surface. This is their secret history.
Read MoreThe visual gaffe of a person slipping on a banana peel has become ubiquitous in entertainment culture. But what's the story behind this comedy staple?
Read MorePeople have been drinking since the dawn of man, and we found proof. Here are some of the oldest bars around the world that are proud of their age.
Read MoreMany people have at least a passing interest in space travel -- the real space travel, not science fiction. Numbered among them? Pope Paul VI.
Read MoreThe bombs detonated at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 destroyed lives and property and permanently damaged Americans' sense of safety at home.
Read MoreMany types of individuals answer their nation's call to take up arms. Some fight as little as possible; some become thoroughly committed to the cause.
Read MoreThe seafaring code of "women and children first" has been culturally ingrained writ large, partly thanks to movies like "Titanic." But is it still a thing?
Read MoreThe young Native American mother who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a bit of a mystery in history. There are even questions about her real name.
Read MoreThroughout history, many a criminal has become a figure of public fascination -- Al Capone and Butch Cassidy in the U.S., and Jack Sheppard in the U.K.
Read MoreMark Twain is one of the most famous American authors of all time, but his name is actually just a pen name. Here's how Mark Twain got his name.
Read MoreSome might call Apollo Robbins a master of sleight of hand. Others might call him a pickpocket. Which one was he when he robbed Jimmy Carter's security team?
Read MoreAllergies aside, the arrival of spring is generally a welcome occasion in many parts of the world. For many, that means marking May Day as a special holiday.
Read MoreBorn in Seattle in 1892 to a middle-class family, Alice Augusta Ball was a chemist whose contributions to science were largely forgotten. But why?
Read MoreWilliam Howard Taft was a Yale alumnus before he served as the 27th president. He seemed very happy to return to the school when he left the White House.
Read MoreMore than 100 years later, the Titanic fascinates and saddens the world. Researchers continue to study the tragic event, discovering new information.
Read MoreHumans 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?
Read MoreFew people heard about the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, because it happened the same day as the Great Chicago Fire.
Read MoreThe Hells Angels are a notorious and controversial motorcycle gang known for their sometimes illegal behavior, and they their name originates in WWII.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMost people know of Anna Sorokin as the fake German heiress who conned her way through New York society. Here's the truth about her art career.
Read MoreThe story of the Seven Sutherland sisters is filled with plenty of entanglements. Billed as "the most costly curiosities," here's their remarkable true story.
Read MoreAncient Greece is known for male philosophers like Aristotle. However, one famous female named Phyrne made it to the history books for this remarkable reason.
Read MoreThere 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?
Read MorePig 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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?
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