Did The Crown Try To Blackmail Princess Diana To Avoid Her Divorce From Charles?
Of all the royals, Philip perhaps had the warmest relationship with Diana, as evidenced by the letters they exchanged during her marriage to Prince Charles.
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The One Thing Princess Diana Portrayals Get Wrong
Diana and Charles were married within 6 months. She later gave birth to sons William and Harry, whom she doted on. However, life as a princess was no fairytale.
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How Many Bibles Are Really Sold Each Year?
In modern times, people have access to full Bibles in 717 languages. Think that's a lot of Bible types? You have no idea.
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Who Was Really Behind The Assassination Of Park Chung-Hee?
Park Chung-hee was the leader of South Korea. This is the story of who was really behind the assassination of President Park Chung-hee.
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The History Of Medieval Tournaments Explained
The medieval tournament evolved from an exercise of war and ransom to a sport of heraldry and chivalry. Discover the history of the medieval tournament.
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Athletes Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
Athletes are a suspicious group; when they start talking about how they're going to die, it's worth listening. Here are athletes who predicted their own deaths.
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Holy Week Timeline Explained
Holy Week, describing the events that led to Jesus' death, led to the founding of the Christian religion. Here is the timeline of the Holy Week explained.
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The Princess Diana Interview That Was Based On A Lie
Journalist Martin Bashir conducted a interview with Princess Diana in 1995, and there is controversy on how it was obtained.
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The Untold Truth Of Outlaw Belle Starr
As a child, Belle was described as "a bright student with polite manners," who enjoyed performing on the piano for others "and liked having an audience."
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The Truth About The Vatican's Army
In perhaps one of the world's most unusual military relationships, much of Vatican City is protected by a special army known as the Pontifical Swiss Guards.
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Why Queen Elizabeth I Almost Didn't Land On The Throne
The Tudor dynasty was created at the end of the War of the Roses, a civil war fought over the English crown between the royal houses of York and Lancaster.
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Here's How JFK Helped Put An End To The Cuban Missile Crisis
The infamous Cuban Missile Crisis took place in October of 1962, revolving around the new presence of newly installed Soviet Union missile sites in Cuba.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Madam C.J. Walker
Born as Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, in Louisiana, the woman who'd become Madam C.J. Walker came into the world to parents who were born into slavery.
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The Legend Of Paul Bunyan Explained
In the case of the Paul Bunyan folklore, it was likely rooted in several exaggerated truths, many of which are surprising; some are unexpectedly gruesome.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Vietnam War's Most Notorious Sniper
Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock was so focused that he was able to go days without sleeping and staying out of visibility from enemy soldiers in Vietnam.
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The Mythology Of Loki's Monster Children Explained
The children of Loki were believed to be at the center of Ragnarök. Loki's most terrifying children were prophesied to have a part in the doomsday of the gods.
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Whatever Happened To Freddie Mercury's Famous Yellow Jacket?
Freddie Mercury's iconic yellow jacket was sold at an auction in 2004.
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The Dark Origins Of The Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme
Many common nursery rhymes have in recent years have been tied to suspected, and often dark, historical origins. "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" is one example.
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How Did The Gold Rush End?
The Gold Rush of the mid-19th century literally put California on the map, leading to its statehood in 1850, decades before Arizona or New Mexico.
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How Christmas Is Really Celebrated By The Amish
When it comes to celebrating the biggest religious, cultural, and retail holiday in America -- Christmas -- the Amish are all about it.
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Were There Any Female Authors In The Bible?
The Bible is unquestionably influential. There is one other fact about the Bible that is almost impossible to contest: It is pretty much dominated by men.
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Why North America's Ancient Mound Cities Disappeared
Cahokia, a massive city of up to 20,000 in what is now Illinois, was the largest of these, as well as a center of trade and — occasionally — human sacrifice.
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Here's What It Takes To Keep An Iron Lung In Working Condition
For decades, polio was one of the most feared childhood diseases in the world, even in a wealthy, developed, First-World nation like the United States.
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The Lavish Life Of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived
At the time of the rule of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, located in West Africa, was incredibly prosperous thanks to its natural resources of salt and gold.
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Does Lilith Appear In The Bible?
The figure of Lilith is sometimes referred to as "Adam's first wife," as in Adam, the Biblical figure who was the first human being created by God.
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Who Was Stig Engstrom?
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's assassination had remained unsolved for more than three decades after his death until a new suspect emerged a few years ago.
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Popular Things From The 1990s You Don't See Anymore
The era of digital cable television, "Friends," and the Spice Girls left an indelible mark on society. Here are some items from the 1990s you don't see anymore.
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