There's A Big Reason Why JFK Kept A Coconut On His Desk
Former President John F. Kennedy is one of the most known and beloved presidents in American history. Here's why he kept a coconut on his desk.
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Chilling Details From The Bay Of Pigs Invasion
One of the biggest scandals of JFK's presidency, the Bay of Pigs invasion was a total disaster. These are the chilling details from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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The Disturbing Truth About Sundown Towns
A sundown town is defined as any community that was deliberately established to only allow white residents. Here is their disturbing history.
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The Person Who Shot Down The Famed Red Baron Remains A Mystery
The Red Baron was the most feared pilot during World War I. But he was eventually shot down, and who should get the credit has remained up for debate.
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How Nostradamus' Judaism Helped Shape His Science
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
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The Truth About The Underground Chamber In The Lincoln Memorial
The long-forgotten Lincoln Memorial basement, known as the "Undercroft," is expected to reopen for tours after an extensive renovation.
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Halley's Comet's Stunning Connection To Three Of History's Biggest Events
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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The Truth About The Real Life Explorer Who Inspired Indiana Jones
The "Indiana Jones" movie franchise is as iconic as they come. Here is the truth about the real life explorer who inspired the films.
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What Was Used As Paint In Cave Paintings?
We think of our distant, cave-dwelling ancestors as focused on basic survival: eat; don't get eaten. Caves around the world have preserved more: their art.
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What David Really Looked Like According To The Bible
A ruler for 40 years, many people know of David from the famous Bible story of how he killed Goliath. But what does he look like?
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The Truth About King Solomon's Magic Ring
The Qur'an, Rabbinic lore, and extrabiblical texts like the "Wisdom of Solomon" depict a very different version of Solomon, though: He's a wielder of magic.
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Things Only Adults Notice When Reading The Bible
Though many children learn about the Bible in Sunday school, those teachings aren't everything. These are some things only adults notice when reading the Bible.
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What Queen Victoria Really Thought About Motherhood
Queen Victoria once wrote that children often turn out to be a "bitter disappointment" to their parents. What did she really think about motherhood?
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The Untold Truth Of Christianity
Any time something is as old as Christianity, there are going to be some hidden secrets or common misconceptions. This is the untold truth of Christianity.
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Here's Why Blackcurrant Was Banned In The US For Over 50 Years
Blackcurrants are a fruit common in European pastries and teas, but many people in the U.S. may have never tasted one if they haven't traveled abroad.
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The Tragic Death Of Sally Ride
Despite her fame as the first American woman in space, Sally Ride kept two secrets until her death — her sexuality and her battle with a serious illness.
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Uranus Originally Had This Very Ordinary Name
Uranus has a unique name in that it's the only planetary moniker with a toilet humor-based joke attached. Here's the history of how it came by its name.
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Monarchs Who Have Celebrated A Platinum Jubilee
In the United Kingdom, there is a nationwide party called a jubilee to mark the anniversary of a monarch's reign after 25, 50, and 60 years.
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Stephen Hawking Made Star Trek History With This Moment
Stephen Hawking had one of the most agile scientific minds in history. He was also known for his humor which he put to good use in an episode of "Star Trek."
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Why These Countries Don't Exist Anymore
Most people would probably prefer to think of their nation, with its customs, currencies, political structures, as fairly permanent. Sometimes fate intervenes.
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The Most Wanted Nazis Of All Time
With the conclusion of the war in Europe, the free world sought justice for those who had been victims of Nazi war crimes. Manhunts began for the accused.
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The Untold Truth Of Martin Luther
You don't have to dig far to realize that human beings are complicated creatures. That's true of the common folk, as well as significant historical figures.
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Why Do The Lincoln Memorial's Walls Tilt Inward?
It's not unusual for an impressive, influential individual in a nation's history to be remembered through an impressive structure created in their honor.
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Albert Einstein's Letter To Marie Curie Was Full Of Great Advice
Whatever their accomplishments -- their laborious research, their "aha!" moments -- scientists -- even brilliant scientists -- are still human beings.
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How A Cartoon Voice Actress Made Richard Nixon's Enemies List
Voice acting always seems like a pretty solid gig. No costumes, no memorizing lines, no makeup. Show up, read the words. What could go wrong?
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How The LGBTQ+ Community Reclaimed The Pink Triangle From The Nazis
A symbol of solidarity among the LGBTQ+ community, the pink triangle embodies resistance, strength, and a firm rebuke of the horrors of past Nazi oppression.
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Why Is The Alphabet In The ABC Order It Is?
The history of the alphabet, from its origins in trade routes, provides a few clues as to how and why it's rendered today in a specific order.
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