What It Was Like To Celebrate New Year's Eve 100 Years Ago
New Year's Eve is full of traditions that people from centuries ago followed, with some still followed today. Here are traditions from the 1920s.
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What Happened To Richard Nixon's Children?
What happened to Patricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, the two daughters of the infamous former American head of state Richard Nixon? Let's find out!
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The Mysterious Death Of Pope John Paul I
Catholics and non-Catholics admire Pope John Paul II, but most haven't heard of his predecessor, John Paul I. This is the mysterious death of Pope John Paul I.
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The Theory About 1995 That Changes Everything
Award-winning journalist W. Joseph Campbell, claims that the '90s hold great significance for society. Campbell picks out one year for special attention — 1995.
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The Strange Task Taken On By One Of Queen Elizabeth's Servants
One of Queen Elizabeth's servants, nicknamed "Cinders" (after Cinderella), has the strange job of breaking in the queen's loafer shoes.
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What Steve McQueen's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Steve McQueen's on-set behavior reveals a very different — and much less admirable — side to his personality than we see in his movies. Let's take a look.
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This Is How The New York Mets Got Their Name
The Mets are one of New York City's two baseball teams, but where did the name come from? Here's how the historic franchise first got its name.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Cynthia Anderson's Disappearance
Cynthia Anderson went to work as a legal secretary for a law firm one morning 40 years ago. Witnesses saw her in the office, but by noon, she was missing.
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The Real Reason Queen Elizabeth Owns All Of The Dolphins And Swans In England
Why does Queen Elizabeth own all of the dolphins and swans in England? It might sound strange, but if we look back into history, we can find the answer.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Jeannette DePalma's Death
On August 7, 1972, a 16-year-old teenager named Jeannette DePalma went missing. The mystery of her disappearance would turn gruesome just a few weeks later.
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The Untold Truth Of Abraham From The Bible
Abraham first appears in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible and lived a nomadic life after leaving his birthplace of Ur, Mesopotamia. Here's his story.
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Why This Ancient Roman Object Still Remains A Mystery
The Roman dodecahedron dates back over 1,800 years, and remains a mystery even today. People are still speculating about what the object was used for.
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Why Queen Elizabeth Always Signs Her Name As 'Elizabeth R'
Queen Elizabeth II was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. So why does she always sign her name as "Elizabeth R"? Let's take a look and find out.
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Henry Ford's Family Tree Explained
Ford Motors is currently the fifth most successful family run corporation in the world. Roots run deep for Henry Ford, an American farm boy turned businessman.
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The Reincarnation Mystery Of The Pollock Sisters Explained
Oddly, John believed that his wife would give birth to twins. John was right and on October 4, 1958, the Pollocks welcomed twins, Gillian and Jennifer.
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Who Was Queen Elizabeth's Racing Manager Porchie?
Porchie was Queen Elizabeth II's horse racing manager from 1969 until his death in 2001.
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Operation Gladio: The CIA's Secret Army In Europe
During the Cold War, there was meddling by the CIA, NATO, and MI6 in order to suppress communism. This is Operation Gladio: The CIA's secret army in Europe.
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How Many People Did Mafioso Giuseppe 'Pino' Greco Really Kill?
The Mafia's single most prolific killer on either side of the Atlantic was born in 1952 Sicily. Giuseppe "Pino" Greco grew up and joined the Greco Mafia clan.
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The Untold Truth Of Isaiah From The Bible
Without the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, religious beliefs could look very different. The biblical Book of Isaiah bears his name, having written 39 chapters of it.
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What Really Happened After Peter The Great Died?
How to choose a nation's leadership is a question that's plagued various societies for millennia. Succession is especially tricky if no heir has been named.
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How Historically Accurate Is Saving Private Ryan?
Try as they might, filmmakers often find themselves taking shortcuts -- some big, some small -- when trying to depict history on the big screen.
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How Many Humans Have Ever Been Alive?
Currently there are nearly 9 billion people living on Earth and using its resources. But how many humans have ever been alive?
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The Woman Rasputin: The Truth About The Killer Nun
There's no shortage of instances of abuse within numerous religions. It doesn't often go so far as actual murder -- unless it involves Mariam Soulakiotis.
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1887 Time Capsule Unearthed Below Robert E. Lee Statue
Time capsules offer a glimpse into the past. Their contents give insights into the mindset of those who install them, as in a statue's base in Richmond.
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Classic Country Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Day
For anyone who loves classic country, true crime, or just a good brainteaser, these are the classic country mysteries that remain unsolved to this day.
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What Does The Phrase 'Bah, Humbug' Really Mean?
Ebenezer Scrooge wasn't merely showing his displeasure when he uttered the words "bah, humbug!"
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The Myth Of Lamia Explained
In Greek mythology, Lamia was a demon who devoured children (via Britannica). But her story is more sympathetic than it sounds by that description.
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