How The Deaths Of These 3 Presidents Are Surprisingly Connected
In the course of America's 46 presidencies, most have ended fairly normally, with the commander-in-chief either being reelected or stepping down.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Alexander Graham Bell
If the man in this cover photo doesn't ring a bell, you might not be too familiar with the history of the cellphone you're likely using to read this article.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Time Andrew Jackson Killed A Man
President Andrew Jackson had a really short temper and liked to resolve his disputes with a pistol. He may have been involved in up to 100 duels.
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The Real Reason Catholics Believe In Purgatory
The idea of waiting in purgatory became what one of the oldest religions — Catholicism — believed was part of the afterlife experience for some.
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The Sad Death Of J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover headed up the Federal Bureau of Investigations for 48 years, but he spent his final years under intense scrutiny for the way he ran the agency.
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Nixon's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
Contrary to what many believe, Richard Nixon was not one of the three U.S. presidents in history to be impeached, but was the only one to resign.
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Was Buffalo Bill In The Pony Express?
But did Buffalo Bill Cody really work as a rider for the Pony Express, or was this just a way to make his storytelling more exciting for paying customers?
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Did This Irish Monk Really Discover America First?
When it comes to sussing out the first European to land in the Western Hemisphere, there is an unlikely possibility it was an Irish monk.
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What Really Happened To The Ten Commandments Tablets?
The Ten Commandments are a sort of summary of the hundreds of other laws, regulations, and mandates given by God to the Israelites.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Massive Failed World War I Attack
In World War I, Winston Churchill's reputation was, among other things, tainted by a far less flattering demonstration of his capabilities.
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How Hitler Used Meth To Control Nazi Soldiers
The Nazi army studied and trained in ways similar to the other armed forces in the world, but it turns out they also did something very differently.
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The Truth About Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's Assassination
Anwar Sadat was born on Christmas Day in 1918 as Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat in a British occupied Egypt, becoming president of the nation in 1970.
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The Truth About Winston Churchill And UFOs
While Churchill's reputation as a statesman is well-documented, his attitude toward UFOs — including a giant coverup of a sighting — is less well known.
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The Mythology Of Freya Explained
The Nordic goddess Freya mostly appears in the Icelandic sagas. She is the goddess of love, beauty, and war, among other things.
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The Truth About The Medieval Nun With Blue Teeth
Decades ago in a medieval cemetery, a 1,000-year-old skeleton of a nun was discovered. This finding would completely change how medieval nuns are viewed.
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Who Founded The Jehovah's Witnesses?
According to their main website, there are nearly 8.7 million practicing Jehovah's Witnesses around the world, and they are present in more than 240 countries.
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The Truth About St. Catherine's Preserved Head
Born in 1347, St. Catherine is known for her mysticism and for being one of the patron saints of Italy. Here's the truth about her preserved head
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The Death Toll In The Bible Is Higher Than You Think
The number of people recorded as being killed in the Bible — whether directly by God or by people acting on orders from God — is quite high.
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Cholera Is Responsible For Modern Sewer Systems. Here's Why
According to the WHO, between 1.3 and 4 million cases of cholera are reported around the world every year and are responsible for up to 143,000 deaths.
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This Theory Suggests The Egyptian Pyramids Are Actual Power Sources
Pyramids are perhaps the most iconic of all Egyptian landmarks, and this theory suggests the Egyptian pyramids are actual power sources.
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The Reason The Pilgrims Really Came To America
The Pilgrims fled persecution in England and wound up in Massachusetts, setting into motion the events that would end in the formation of the United States.
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The Most Unbelievable And Valuable Things People Have Found In Attics
Most people dream of finding a hidden treasure, but many think of it in terms of "The Goonies," a pirate's chests of gold, and "X marks the spot."
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How Margaret Thatcher Barely Escaped An Assassination Attempt
When people become the head of a country, they become quite powerful — they shape daily life for the citizens. They are also placed squarely in the crosshairs.
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What Life Was Like During The Plague Of Justinian
Before the 14th-century black plague decimated Europe, there was an outbreak known as the Justinian plague, which was the first documented pandemic in history.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Raincoat Killer
Netflix's new docu-series "The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea" is now taking a look into one of the worst serial killers in South Korea's history.
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How Many Children Did Adam And Eve Really Have?
In the Old Testament's account of the creation story, the first humans are identified as Adam and Eve, as recounted in Genesis 1.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Malcolm X Survived His Assassination
Harlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
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