The Truth About The Real Life Explorer Who Inspired Indiana Jones
The "Indiana Jones" movie franchise is as iconic as they come. Here is the truth about the real life explorer who inspired the films.
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The Aztec Creation Myth Explained
Creation myths are a fundamental part of a culture's identity and history, and that's true of the Aztecs as well. This is the Aztec creation myth, explained.
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The History Of The Chastity Belt Explained
Everyone has heard of the chastity belts of the Middle Ages, but were they actually used in everyday life? This is the truth behind chastity belts.
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Every Miracle Jesus Performed In The Bible
The Bible records a total of 37 miracles of Jesus. Here, then, is a complete list of the wondrous deeds of Jesus Christ, according to the canonical Gospels.
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The History Of NYC's Infamous Five Points Explained
The 19th-century Lower Manhattan neighborhood known as Five Points was notorious. This is the history of NYC's infamous Five Points explained.
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The Tragic Myth Of Jason And Medea Explained
Western civilization is fortunate that so much of the ancient Greeks has survived, including a broad body of literature and myths that continues to entertain.
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Can Members Of The Royal Family Be Arrested?
Nobody's perfect. Not even royals. Maybe it's a simple mistake, a spoken gaffe, or even something criminal -- how accountable are members of the royal family?
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The Mystery Behind Bitcoin Explained
You'd think that the inventor of Bitcoin would be well-known, but that person's identity remains a secret. This is the mystery behind Bitcoin explained.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Thibaud De Castillon's Lost Treasure
The treasure of Thibaud de Castillon, a 14th-century bishop, has been lost for hundreds of years. This is the story of the treasure and its disappearance.
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The Tragic History Of NYC's 'Death Avenue'
Hundreds were killed by a train that ran on the streets of New York during the Industrial Revolution. Here is the tragic history of NYC's "Death Avenue."
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Nazi Gold Allegedly Thrown Into Lake Toplitz
Nazi Germany was infamous for a wide range of crimes against humanity. One was widespread looting -- anything of value was commandeered and disappeared.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Who Killed Julia Wallace
The locked room mystery has been a staple of crime fiction for decades. One true crime case in 1931 Liverpool mirrored fiction in a tragic fashion.
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Is The Old Testament Historically Accurate?
There are plenty of kings and empires in the Bible — especially the Old Testament — but the existence of these historical empires is often a source of debate.
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What Aztec Mythology Really Says About The Agave Plant
Aztecs, like many early civilizations, used stories to understand the world around them. Here is what Aztec mythology really says about the agave plant.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Mythical Sarcophagus Of Menkaure
For centuries, Egyptologists have sought out the artifacts within the Great Pyramids. One of these was the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh Menkaure.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Stolen Treasures Of The Royal Casket
The Royal Casket that contained valuable Polish relics was lost during World War II.
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Henry VIII's Family Tree Explained
Henry VIII may be infamous for his wives, but his relatives included other nobles with interesting stories and claims to the throne.
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How Many Victims Did The Tehran Desert Vampire Really Have?
The Tehran Desert Vampire was hanged for the killings of at least 20 people. However, the unofficial count of his victims could be much higher.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Treasure Of Shipwrecked Flor De La Mar
The treasure of the Flor de la Mar, which was shipwrecked in the 16th century, has been lost for centuries. Here's the story behind the immense treasure.
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Maya Angelou Just Made American History
Maya Angelou broke through innumerable barriers with her art and her voice, illuminating the experience of Black women. She has made history again.
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Famous Movies That Are Lost To History
Four out of every five movies from the first three decades of filmmaking are lost, with no complete copy surviving. These films will likely never be found.
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What The American Road Trip Was Like 100 Years Ago
For the road trippers of the 1920s, their journeys were not about convenience but untamed adventure. Here's what the American road trip was like 100 years ago.
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The Real Reason We Haven't Yet Found The Lost City Of Paititi
According to Incan legend, deep in the rainforest lays a great lost city known as Paititi. Like any good lost city, it's said to be home to untold riches.
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Why Lucille Ball And Desi Arnaz's Marriage Was Groundbreaking
The marriage of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz was historic for many reasons, including their age difference and the groundbreaking interracial TV relationship.
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How Pig To Human Heart Transplants Work
For the first time, in early 2022 a pig's heart was transplanted into a human. Here is how How pig to human heart transplants work.
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The Long History Of Vaccine Mandates In America Explained
U.S. vaccine mandates have been fraught with controversies throughout history. Here is the complex and convoluted history of American vaccine mandates.
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The Story Behind James Taylor And Carole King's 'You've Got A Friend'
"You've Got a Friend" was written by Carole King and James Taylor released a cover version in 1971.
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