The Truth About The Man Who Commissioned A Park Of Monsters
Tucked away in the Italian town of Bomarzo is an overgrown garden on monstrous delights with an unusual story.
Read More-
-
The History Of Cartography In Ancient China Explained
From China came some of the oldest and most advanced ancient maps. From legend to modernity, here is the history of cartography in ancient China explained.
Read More -
Robots Have Been Used For Longer Than You Might Think
Robots: not just for sci-fi anymore. Whether a self-driving car, a 3D printer, or a vacuum cleaner, robotics are part of modern life -- and ancient as well.
Read More -
The Chilling Death Of Cindy James Is Still A Mystery
On June 8, 1989, a woman's body was found outside an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Here's the chilling death of Cindy James.
Read More -
Which 5 Cities Are Located On 2 Continents?
It seems that cities and towns, big and small, have at least one claim to unique fame, but not many can boast of boundaries spanning continents. Plural.
Read More -
What It Was Really Like The Day Prince Charles And Lady Diana Got Married
When Lady Diana married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. Check out some of the details of one of history's most famous weddings.
Read More -
Inside The Time A Civil War Soldier Accidentally Tasted A Human Brain
There were all kinds of atrocities that occurred during the Civil War. Once, a Civil War soldier accidentally and disgustingly ate human brains.
Read More -
The Real Reason The Amish Won't Serve In The Military
Many of the European Christian settlers who colonized North America were fleeing religious persecution in their home countries to begin anew in the New World.
Read More -
The Strange Life And Death Of Taira No Masakado
Tairo no Masakado had a strange life, but an even stranger death. Here's who he was and what happened to him after he died.
Read More -
So Far, Only 5 Popes Have Resigned In The Last 1000 Years
When Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, it was the resignation heard 'round the world, at least in part because papal resignations are rare.
Read More -
How A Single Comment Ended The Friendship Between Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig
Sometimes standout athletes working in the same endeavor become intense rivals; other times, teammates really do bond into lasting friendships.
Read More -
The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Kim Jong-Un
Many mysteries surround the leader of North Korea, though his notoriety is hard to dispute. These are the worst crimes ever committed by Kim Jong-un.
Read More -
How One Camel Caused A Ruthless 40-Year Long War
One camel caused a ruthless 40-year-long war in the 5th century, when the camel was killed. Here's how the camel's death led to the conflict.
Read More -
What Really Led To Frida Kahlo's Affair With Leon Trotsky
Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most famous painters, and she once developed a romance with Communist leader Leon Trotsky. This is what led to the affair.
Read More -
Inside Ancient China's Mourning Rituals For The Early Death Of Children
Various civilizations practice unique ceremonies and customs when it comes to the dead; the age of the deceased has sometimes made a difference as well.
Read More -
Here's Who Inherited Howard Hughes' Fortune After His Death
Howard Hughes was a celebrity back in the 1930s -- wealthy, industrialist, film mogul. He became mysterious and withdrawn -- and his will was a mystery, too.
Read More -
Chilling Details About The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Four minutes after midnight on the morning of March 24, 1989, an oil tanker, the Exxon Valdez, ran aground off the coast of Alaska, and the ocean bled.
Read More -
Why Amelia Earhart And Eleanor Roosevelt Once Snuck Out Of The White House
Many people have found themselves at a dinner or party and wished they were somewhere else. Maybe even did something about it, like Amelia and Eleanor did.
Read More -
The Truth About The Greek Village Where Snakes Come To Church
Despite centuries of research and investigation, there are still those events in the natural world that defy any sort of rational explanation.
Read More -
How D.B. Cooper Forever Changed Airline Travel
D.B. Cooper may or may not have gotten away with an ingenious skyjacking 50-ish years ago. Did the crime have any effect on today's air travel?
Read More -
The Strange Connection Between D.B. Cooper And Mt. St. Helens' Eruption
D.B. Cooper was involved in one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the U.S.. This is the unlikely connection between D.B. Cooper and Mt. St. Helens.
Read More -
Inside Harry Truman's Contentious Relationship With General Douglas MacArthur
Here's how Harry S. Truman and Douglas MacArthur's relationship led to the end of a storied military career and the decline of a president's popularity.
Read More -
How Bobby Hutton's Murder Was A Turning Point For The Black Panthers
Bobby Hutton was a 17-year-old Black Panther Party member who was killed in a confrontation with the police.
Read More -
The Messed Up Truth About The Angola Prison Rodeo
Although prison rodeos have been around as early as 1931, none of them have outlasted the Angola prison rodeo in Louisiana. Here's the messed-up truth about it.
Read More -
Here's What It Was Like Going To A Speakeasy During Prohibition
Ever imagine what it was like visiting a speakeasy during Prohibition? These underground clubs have a somewhat complicated history. Read on to learn more.
Read More -
The Beastie Boys Are Really The Ones To Thank For The Term Mullet
Love it or hate it, the mullet is an iconic hairstyle, and it's a lot older than many realize. Here's a look at the history of both the hairstyle and its name.
Read More -
Why The Meaning Of A Lead Balloon Might Not Be As Accurate As We Thought
You've heard 'going over like a lead balloon,' but it may not be as straightforward as you thought.
Read More
