The Turbulent History Of Chechnya And Russia Explained
Russians and Chechens are commonly seen as enemies, but it appears they're working together. This is the turbulent history of Chechnya and Russia explained.
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Harald Hardrada: The King Whose Death Ended The Viking Age
Harald Hardrada was the last Viking king who personified the Viking Age. With his life documented by multiple poets, his death marked the end of the age.
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Valuable Paintings That Were Discovered At Goodwill
A small percentage of these bargain hunters, come across items they can resell for a profit. An even smaller percentage stumbles upon something invaluable.
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Where Was The First St. Patrick's Day Parade Held In The US?
Where -- and when -- the first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in the US will likely surprise you.
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What Happened To Mikhail Gorbachev?
In 1991, Gorbachev found himself out of a job when his policies led to the end of the Soviet Union. So what happened to Mikhail Gorbachev?
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How Did We Get The Nickname Dick From Richard?
It's not unusual for a given name to be turned into a shorter nickname -- Sam from Samuel, for instance. Some nicknames, however, are less obvious.
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The History Behind The Spelling Of Ukraine's Capital City Kyiv
What's in a name? Quite a bit, actually. For an individual, it might mean identity, belonging, connection. For a city or nation, it also reflects identity.
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What Rights Do POWs Have?
While being a POW is never fun, at least POWs today, unlike in the past, are afforded rights as agreed to by most nations. What rights do POWs have?
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Was Julius Caesar Really Born By Cesarean Section?
Julius Caesar is widely credited for having given birth to the term cesarean section. However, digging into historic literature may reveal a different story.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Smart Alec?
Common turns of phrase will often have deep historical roots that might have been forgotten with the passage of time. Consider the phrase "smart alec."
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These Are The Best Places To See The Stars In North America
When we visit the pitch-black places of North America, we're pretty much going back in time. These are the best places to see the stars in North America.
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What We Know About Vladimir Putin's Elite Bodyguards
With great power -- like the presidency of Russia -- comes not only great responsibility, but also great need for bodyguards -- lots and lots of bodyguards.
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Being A Garbage Collector Is More Deadly Than You Thought
The job surely isn't for the faint of heart but one self-described "garbage man "shares that the career could be long-lasting — but only if his body holds up.
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How Did Grandfather Clocks Get Their Name?
Timekeeping is a uniquely human activity. The advent of quartz and smart watches has changed it considerably, but there's still a place for a grandfather clock.
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The True Story Of The Disappearance Of The Beaumont Children
Three siblings went to the beach one day in 1966 and never came home. This is the true story of the disappearance of the Beaumont children.
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The Real Reason Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille Buttons
As you pull up to a drive-thru ATM, at first glance it may be perplexing to see the buttons on the ATM have braille on them — but they're there for good reason.
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What Happened To MiniDiscs?
Mediums for recorded audio have changed a lot over the years, and each new generation tries to make up for the shortcomings of whatever came before it.
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How Did March Become Women's History Month?
Events honoring and celebrating the achievements of women have become more frequent in recent years, including March's designation as Women's History Month.
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How Queen Elizabeth II Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
Queen Elizabeth II is the world's most famous monarch, and assassination attempts ocome with the territory. These were the various attempts on the queen's life.
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What Happened To Pillow Pets?
Pillow Pets was one of the biggest toy crazes of the 2000s, but they have since faded from popularity. Here's what actually happened to Pillow Pets.
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The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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The Most Likely Ways To Die In Victorian England
Death was a part of everyday life in Victorian England, with causes now common today deadly for those of the time.
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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Who Was The Sideburn Named After?
It's kind of odd, the way hair can be such a focus of fashion and personal statement. For centuries, that has included facial hair -- pro and con.
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What Happened To Bop-It?
The challenge of the interactive toy, Bop-it, has kept kids busy and entertained for decades. Here's what happened to Bop-it over the years.
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What Happened To Swatch Watches?
Fads come and fads go, whether in entertainment or media or fashion -- especially fashion. One of the 1980s' hot accessories was the Swatch Watch.
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