How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Alexander The Great's Father Changed The Military Forever. Here's How
Alexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
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Mississippi's Stats On Homicides Are A Real Eye-Opener
As with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
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15 Most Deadly Roller Coaster Accidents
The odds of dying in a roller coaster accident are relatively slim, though the following stories might give you a little more pause before strapping in.
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The New Titles Prince William Will Take Once Charles Becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
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Thomas Jefferson's Busy Schedule Led To Two Pioneering Innovations We Use Today
Thomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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The Religion Marilyn Monroe Found Meaning In Isn't What You'd Expect
Marilyn Monroe is remembered as one of the greatest beauties to grace the silver screen. Here is the religion in which she found meaning in late in her life.
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St. Dominic's Offer To Sell Himself Into Slavery Was Further Proof Of His Beliefs
Self-sacrifice, through penance, or personal generosity, or heroic acts on behalf of others, is a common theme in the lives of saints, including St. Dominic.
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Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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Why Prince Charles Will Be Leaving Buckingham Palace As Soon As He Becomes King
When Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
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The Strange Connection Between A Famous Mathematician And The Kevin Bacon Game
Three decades before Pennsylvania men came up with the Kevin Bacon game, mathematicians were playing a similar game with one of their own. Here's the story.
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The Mysterious 1938 Disappearance Of Marjorie West
The 1938 disappearance of 4-year-old Marjorie West is one that is enigmatic. With many theories as to what happened, here is why the case remains a mystery.
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The Tragic 1989 Death Of Counterculture Icon Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman was an icon of the counter-culture movement throughout the 1960s and active through the 1980s. Here is more about his tragic death in 1989.
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The Most Powerful Indigenous Tribes In History
Here are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
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The Mystery Surrounding The Fight Between Bruce Lee And Wong Jack Man
On a late autumn evening in 1964, Bruce Lee stood in the center of the room glaring at his opponent, Wong Jack Man.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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Disturbing Details Found Inside Italy's Beasts Of Satan Murder Cult
A group of unsuspecting young adults in Italy carried out some of the most vicious and sadistic killings in Italy's recent history.
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The Annual Valentine's Day Card Salman Rushdie Would Rather Not Get
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
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The Sir Harry Oakes Theory That Would Change Everything
Given Sir Harry Oakes was a well-known man in the upper echelons of Bahamas society, his murder didn't go without publicity.
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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 Tragic History Of Okinawa
Okinawa might seem like the Eden of the Pacific, but there has been - and still is - trouble in paradise. This is the tragic history of Okinawa.
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Behind The Good-Luck Ritual Where Babies Are Thrown Off A Roof In Some Parts Of India
Many's the new parent who will try to hedge their bets in regard to their newborn's health and future prospects, whether through nurturing or invoking luck.
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Why The British Monarchy Rarely Attends The Funerals Of Others
One event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
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What Did Wheat And Barley Have To Do With Ancient Egyptian Pregnancies?
Ancient Egyptian medicine was surprisingly advanced in some respects, and ancient Egyptians used barley and wheat for more than one purpose.
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Why Hollywood Star Carole Landis Was An Unsung Hero Among WWII Troops
Carole Landis was a bright young star who was in many different films throughout her short life. Here is how she was an unsung hero during World War II.
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How Matchsticks Were Created By Accident
Matchsticks are a common staple of our home, but they weren't actually invented on purpose. Here's how the matchsticks we use today were created by accident.
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