Inside Prince Philip's Relationship With Princess Diana
Politics make strange bedfellows, and so do marriages -- especially political marriages into royal families. Diana and her father-in-law bonded -- at first.
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Why Rehoboam Was Considered A Harsh Leader, According To The Bible
Solomon's son, King Rehoboam, took the throne at the age of 41, and he is regarded by the Bible as a heavy-handed ruler who caused hardship to his people.
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Why WWII's Fu-Go Balloon Bombs Are Still Dangerous Today
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Some of those measures are more effective than others. Consider Japan's use of "balloon bombs" during World War II.
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What It Was Really Like Picking Cotton In America
Cotton is prevalent in modern lives, but it has a dark history in the U.S. Here's how what it was really like picking cotton in America.
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The Truth About Who Actually Invented The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell didn't really invent the telephone. Or did he? We take a look into the history behind how the phone came to be and see if he stole it.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Last Duel?
Hollywood has never let historical fact stand in the way of a good story. That standard is being applied to Ridley Scott's latest, "The Last Duel."
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Every Symbol On The Dollar Bill Explained
The U.S. dollar is recognized around the world, but what do the symbols on dollar bills mean? Here are the symbols of the $1 bill explained.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Have Your Work Cut Out'
There's a certain luxury in getting away with using casual phrases day to day without knowing exactly what those phrases mean — or meant at one point in time.
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The Mythology Behind The Capricorn Constellation Explained
Some people look up into the clear night sky and see a magnificent array of light -- pinpoints of stars. Others see stories, like that of Capricorn.
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How Historically Accurate Is Les Misérables?
Audiences have been packing theaters on Broadway and elsewhere to take in producer Cameron Mackintosh's musical "Les Misérables," based on Victor Hugo's novel.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Hands Down'
The phrase "hands down" is often associated with excellence or effortless victory. It suggests something so amazing that it knocks out all the competition.
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Everything Rumored To Be Buried On Oak Island
There's a ton of theories with varying degrees of believability about what's buried on Oak Island, so let's take a look at them and how likely they might be.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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Does Mount Olympus Actually Exist?
In the mythology of Ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was the home of the primary 12 gods. Is it a real place?
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How Did People Domesticate Horses?
History changed forever when folks stayed put to grow their crops and began domesticating dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, and eventually cows and horses.
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The Sleepwalking Murder Defense Explained
The sleepwalking defense is a way of pleading not guilty, where the perpetrator admits to the act but claims they had no control over their actions.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Lincoln?
With 2012's "Lincoln,"Steven Spielberg provided an overview of Abraham Lincoln's final year as president and the policy he enacted in it.
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The Mythology Behind The Virgo Constellation Explained
It's usually easy to tell what season it is — aside from how hot or cold it is. All it takes is looking up at the sky and looking for the constellation Virgo.
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The Mythology Behind The Scorpio Constellation Explained
Scorpio, also known as Scorpius when the zodiac symbol is referred to as its constellation, lies on the ecliptic between Libra and Sagittarius.
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Christmas Traditions People Used To Follow 100 Years Ago
The 1920s ushered in new Christmas traditions but also borrowed heavily from the past. Here are Christmas traditions that were popular 100 years ago.
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Places On Earth That Have No Laws
There are a few places on earth that aren't ruled by a governing body.
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Here's Why Bob Dole Was Always Seen Holding A Pen
Bob Dole was well known for many things, and always holding a pen in his right hand is one of them. Why did he do this?
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What Was Bob Dole's Net Worth When He Died?
Bob Dole died on December 5, 2021. Dole also left behind a considerable amount of wealth that he accumulated over the course of his life.
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The Christmas Song You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Every zodiac sign is thought to bestow certain personality traits. And each of those signs has a Christmas song that speaks to them on an astrological level.
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What We Know About The Earliest Christmas Celebrations
Many early Christmas traditions came from older holidays. This is what we know about the earliest Christmas celebrations, and where they came from.
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This Was The First President To Ride In A Car
It wasn't until after the turn of the 21st century that presidents riding in cars became a part of daily life for those who hold the office. Who was the first?
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What Really Happened After William Henry Harrison Died?
After William Henry Harrison died, a crucial function of the federal government became a matter of debate.
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