The History Of Britain's My Lai Explained
The massacre at Batang Kali committed by British troops soon became known as Britain's Mỹ Lai. This is the history of Britain's Mỹ Lai explained.
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Every Major Event The Oldest Living Person Has Lived Through
Here are significant events both from Japan and elsewhere that 119-year old Kane Tanaka, the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest person, lived through.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Kaspar Hauser
Kaspar Hauser was a young man who appeared in Bavaria and whose origins remain a mystery to this day.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Honjo Masamune Sword
The Honjo Masamune is one of the most famous and legendary swords in Japanese history, but after the Allied occupation of Japan, it went missing.
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Outdated Dating Etiquette Rules From The 1950s
In the 1950s, people wrote "dating etiquette" guides for teens, and they're seriously antiquated. Here are some outdated dating etiquette rules from the 1950s.
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How Historically Accurate Is Rudy?
While the 1993 sports drama, "Rudy," generated just under $23 million in worldwide box office, the flick became a blockbuster in people's hearts.
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Here's How Many People Died Building The Great Wall Of China
Erected without any modern technology, the Great Wall is a testament to human ingenuity. A dark side to the story is how many people died while building it.
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The Worst Ways Humans Have Impacted Nature
In order to mitigate or undo the damage humanity has brought upon Earth and its denizens, it's important to identify the worst ways humans have impacted nature.
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The Story Of The Only Written Eye-Witness Account Of Pompeii's Destruction
Historians do have access to one particular eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and it's the one that Pliny the Younger left behind.
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Weirdest Laws In New Mexico
No matter what state you reside in, you might be surprised at some laws on the books. Ranging from outdated to bizarre, New Mexico has its share of weirdness.
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Weirdest Laws In Utah
All 50 states have their fair share of laws that could be considered outright bizarre, and you'll find that the Beehive State is no exception.
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Did Medieval Bards Really Exist?
If you're a musician -- better yet, a singer/songwriter -- you might call yourself a troubadour, or a minstrel, or even a bard. Is there a difference?
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How The Days Of The Week Got Their Names
Most of us live within the context of the seven-day week. It wasn't always so. Also, those seven days have individual names. That wasn't always so, either.
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What Is The Ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus?
As long as there have been humans, there have been attempts to correct bodily ills, whether sickness or accident. Proof? Ancient Egypt's "Gray's Anatomy."
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The Oldest Living Person Reveals Their Secret To Longevity
The world's oldest living person just celebrated her birthday this Sunday. Kane Tanaka was born in 1903 in Fukuoka, Japan, and just turned 119 years old.
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Most Dangerous College Campuses In America
The U.S. is rife with college campuses -- not to mention the crimes that take place on said campuses. These are the most dangerous college campuses in America.
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The Biggest Events To Happen In 1883 America
While every year in American history has noteworthy events, some years are more memorable than others. These are the biggest events to happen in 1883 America.
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This Is How The Tampa Bay Rays Got Their Name
The Tampa Bay Rays didn't always have that name. Formerly the Devil Rays, the Tamps baseball team has recently reinvented itself (and not just in name).
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This Is How The Atlanta Braves Got Their Name
The Atlanta Braves are one of the oldest teams in baseball, and the team name can be traced back to a 19th-century political organization in New York.
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This Is How The Texas Rangers Got Their Name
The Texas Rangers name is rooted in the history of the state of Texas, and one of its most time-honored institutions. Here's how the Rangers got their name.
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Tragic History Of The Chicago Bears
Here are some of the more tragic details from the Chicago Bears' 100-plus-year history.
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This Is How The St. Louis Cardinals Got Their Name
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals getting their name begins prior to the turn of the 20th century. Like many teams, fan input led to the team name.
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How Many Victims Did 'The Trash Bag Killer' Patrick Kearney Really Have?
One of three freeway killers in the 1970s was "The Trash Bag Killer." He earned this nickname due to his chosen method of disposing corpses in trash bags.
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20 Things Turning 100 In 2022
The world has come a long way in just 100 years, so let's take a look at some of the things that will be celebrating their 100th birthday in 2022.
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This Is How The Cincinnati Reds Got Their Name
Performers will utilize a name change at the drop of a hat (or a manager's suggestion). What about athletes? Specifically, what about teams?
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Everyday Hand Gestures That Are Offensive In Other Countries
Whether you're communicating "rock on!" or "Go away," hand gestures can deliver a message. But the gesture's message varies, depending on geography.
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This Is How The Arizona Diamondbacks Got Their Name
The Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
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