Jimmy Carter's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
The presidency of Jimmy Carter was in many respects one of good intentions gone awry, and his biggest regret as leader may surprise you.
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Why Did The Guinness Book Of World Records Begin?
Guinness World Records is known around the world as the authority on record breaking achievements, but why did the Guinness Book of World Records begin?
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The Weirdest Conspiracy Theories About The Bible
Millions of people worldwide turn to the Bible for guidance and wisdom. It has also been the inspiration for some bizarre conspiracy theories down the ages.
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The Surprising Reason The Royal Family May Not Actually Be Royalty
One of history's greatest mysteries was finally solved back in 2013 when archeologists found the remains of King Richard III.
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What Happened To The Happy Face Killer?
Dubbed the "Happy Face Killer" for his unsettlingly happy faces on his confessions, Keith Jesperson would eventually be tied to the murders of eight women.
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Why Kato Kaelin Was So Important In The O.J. Simpson Murder Trail
Dubbed the "trial of the century" (via Biography), the O.J. Simpson murder trial was indeed one of the most famous trials of the 20th century.
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The Scandalous History Of Princess Diana's Family, The Spencers
Princess Diana received a top royal title when she married Prince Charles in 1981, but her family, the Spencers, had been English aristocrats for centuries.
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The Truth About The Deadliest Day In Human History
When it comes to the deadliest day in human history, one event stands out from the rest — the 16th-century tremor in the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization."
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The Only Deaths To Happen In Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been around for a long time, yet it seems only a handful of people have died there. Here are the only ones ... that we know of, anyway.
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The Myth Of The Furies Explained
The Furies would transform the guilty into the victim, and serve up a healthy helping of vengeance instead of justice. Here's the myth of the Furies explained.
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The Surprising Way Brutus Tried To Raise Money For Caesar's Assassins
Nearly 2000 years ago, Marcus Junius Brutus — more commonly known as Brutus and Brute — orchestrated the most famous assassination and betrayal in history.
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The Advanced Civilization That Might Have Ruled Earth Millions Of Years Ago
We know that there was life on Earth well before we humans arrived. But what if there was a civilization before humans earlier on in the planet's lifespan?
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What's The Difference Between The MI6 And The CIA?
The difference between MI6 and the CIA isn't just that one is in Britain and one is in the U.S. (or that one has James Bond and the other has Jack Ryan).
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George Washington's Favorite Fruit Might Surprise You
None other than the Father Of Our Country, George Washington, was a fan of a native North American fruit. So what exactly was it?
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What Dante's Inferno Changed About The Bible's Version Of Hell
Popular culture depictions of hell tend to share certain key elements: fire, brimstone, demons, lost souls being tormented for their wickedness in life.
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What It's Like To Die By Boiling Execution
Being boiled to death sounds like an unimaginable fate, but it was a common method of execution in centuries past.
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These Surprising Items Were Used As Cures In The Wild West
Learn enough about medical treatments in the Wild West and you'll quickly be grateful for modern medicine. Pretty much anyone could call themselves a doctor.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With Dodi Fayed
When Princess Diana entered Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France on August 31, 1997, no one could have guessed that she and Dodi Fayed would not leave alive.
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Everything We Know About Andrew Jackson's Swearing Parrot
Dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, cows, goats, and hamsters have been some of the more manageable animals to come under the care of the president.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Princess Diana Died
Princess Diana was tragically killed in a devastating car accident in Paris along with her partner, Dodi Al Fayed, and the driver who was escorting the couple.
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Inside The Final Days Of The Oklahoma City Bomber
After three years on death row, Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh halted all appeals, and he was ultimately put to death in June 2001.
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The Legend Of The Shipwrecked Sailor Explained
One of ancient Egypt's more mysterious yet informative pieces of culture was "The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor," which was written around 4,000 years ago.
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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.
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The Untold Truth Of The Bible's Saul
If all you know about King Saul is that he hated David, there's a lot more to know about Israel's first king. Here's the untold truth of the Bible's Saul.
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What Is A Regnal Name And Why Do Monarchs Use Them?
Monarchs have the option to choose a regnal name that is different from their birth name during their reign.
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What Titanic Passengers Were Served For Their Final Meal
One of the greatest maritime accidents in modern history occurred in 1912 when the "unsinkable" ship Titanic struck an iceberg and sank within only hours.
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How George Washington Helped Ignite A World War
While he is far from the sole reason America won its independence, Washington was unquestionably an inspirational figure during and after the revolution.
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