The Amish and Mennonites can look very similar to non-members. While they both have Anabaptist roots, these are the biggest differences between the groups.
History and legend are full of objects that are said to have had magical or miraculous powers Some of them even exist in the material realm in the present day.
Marijuana use, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, has a long history. Some of the historical figures linked with marijuana use may surprise you.
Years ago, a Confederate freemason purportedly wrote a letter that predicted World War I, II, and III. But just how true is this story, and what did he say?
Different things may come to mind for people when they think of Thanksgiving, but arguably all Americans think of turkey. Here's where the tradition started.
World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
You might have heard that carrying a rabbit's foot will bring you good fortune, but why? Here's the history behind this talisman and its connection with luck.
Charles Manson guided his followers on a killing spree that infamously led to the death of actress Sharon Tate, among others. Here's how he was caught.
Dolley Madison is known for the myth that she rescued a portrait from a burning White House, but her real life was exciting enough. Here are her many tragedies.
Beginning in the 1990s, VH1's "Pop-Up Video" took the music video world by storm, offering tidbits of info and gossip to viewers. Here's what happened to it.
Actress Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were murdered on June 12, 1994, outside of her Los Angeles condo. Here's what happened to the house.
A fair few biblical rulers had a lot of kids, but who had the most? It's tough to say, as many are mentioned in passing. Here's who had the most recorded.
Many recognize Anne Boleyn as the doomed second wife of Henry VIII. But her sister Mary was also a key court figure, and their kinship was fraught with drama.
In 1915, a German U-boat sank the passenger cruiser Lusitania, with 1,198 souls lost. From unheeded warnings to leaky lifeboats, that fateful day is explained.
Is Long Island actually an island? Sure, the name suggests it is, but sometimes names can be deceiving. Here's the rather complicated answer to this question.