Did The Holy Grail Really Exist?
Whether you encountered it with Indiana Jones or during a literature class, the Holy Grail is an object that captures the imagination. But did it really exist?
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What Did Temples Look Like For Believers Of Norse Mythology?
People readily recognize names like Odin and Thor from Norse mythology. The characters are rooted in actual religious beliefs that included places of worship.
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The Real Historical Figure Who Inspired Salazar Slytherin In Harry Potter
In Harry Potter, House Slytherin was founded by the wizard Salazar Slytherin, who believed that only pure-blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts.
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The History Of Latte Art Explained
Maybe you're like untold numbers of others -- relax in a quiet coffee shop, a cup of espresso. There's a design from the milk atop your drink. How?
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The Relationship Between The Cherokee Tribe And Owls
The relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
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How Historically Accurate Is Braveheart?
Hollywood has been known to play fast and loose with the facts, never letting actual history get in the way of telling a good story. How about Braveheart?
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Queen Elizabeth II's Most Notable Accomplishments
From her war effort to her embracing of modernization, here are Queen Elizabeth II's most notable accomplishments
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The Secret History Of The First Dollar Ever Made
The U.S. dollar is one of the most recognizable currencies in the world, but it has humble beginnings. Here's the secret history of the first dollar.
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The Myth Of Strzyga Explained
The strzyga is a vampire-like creature from Slavic mythology that resembled an owl.
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This Is How Normal People Were Buried In Ancient Egypt
Lower-class people in ancient Egypt were buried in a simpler manner compared to the elites.
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Inventions And Discoveries By Women That Men Took Credit For
Due to the distorted lens of history, many women's accomplishments often went unnoticed. These are inventions and discoveries by women that men took credit for.
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The Truth About Cleopatra, Mark Antony, And Julius Caesar's Love Triangle
The course of true love rarely runs smooth. Throw a couple of empires into the mix and you have a twisting, turning narrative that lives through the ages.
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The Biggest Theories About The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
It isn't talked about much, 101 years later, but America suffered a devastating terrorist attack on Wall Street in 1920. Or was it? It's still unsolved.
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The Mystery Behind The Aluminum Wedge Of Aiud
Along the Mures River in Aiud, Romania, some 47 years ago, a crew of workers found an object so strange, some claim it is literally out of this world.
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The Mythology Of Pandora Explained
The story of Pandora opening her box of evils is a metaphor for much of humanity. Here is her actual mythology explained.
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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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