This Spartan Torture Device Probably Inspired The Iron Maiden
This Spartan torture device said to have been made in honor of a Spartan ruler's wife, probably inspired the iron maiden.
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The Surprising History Of Grass Lawns
Well-maintained grass lawns seem to be an emblem of success even as they are not eco-friendly. Here is the surprising history of grass lawns.
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A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder.
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The Scandal That Almost Destroyed Marie Curie's Career
Marie Curie may be the most famous female scientist in history, winning the Nobel Prize twice. But, her career may have been crushed due to a salacious scandal.
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What Really Happened During The Steel Strike Of 1919?
At the dawn of the 20th century, it seemed steelworkers were finally paving the way for labor reform. But Big Steel had other plans in mind.
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Politicians Who Got Greedy, Then Lost Their Job
Holding political office gives people perks and influence, but the ability to control the destinies of others can corrupt even the best-intentioned politicians.
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The Mystery Behind Where King Khufu's Body Is Buried
Khufu's pyramid -- commonly known as one of the Great Pyramids of Giza -- has a major unsolved mystery. Why can't archaeologists find the pharoah's remains?
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How One Wrong Assumption Caused The Three Mile Island Meltdown
The Three Mile Island disaster was one of the worst nuclear meltdowns in history, and it was all avoidable. Here's how human error caused the meltdown.
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The Only Casualty Of The Cuban Missile Crisis Actually Prevented Nuclear War
Saber-rattling, brinksmanship, playing chicken with nukes -- all have been applied to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It could have been worse. Why wasn't it?
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How Did Shoeless Joe Jackson Get His Nickname?
Joe Jackson should have gone down in baseball history as a superb batter who worked his way up the league ladder. He even had a catchy nickname.
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What Twitter's Deal With Elon Musk Could Mean For Jack Dorsey's Bank Account
On April 26, 2022, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, offered up $44 billion to buy Twitter, which has around 217 million users browsing the website each day.
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The Surprising History Of How Uranus Was Discovered
Sometimes it feels like astronomy is more art than science. From celestial observation using the naked human eye to orbiting telescopes, it's full of surprises.
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Gone With The Wind's Author Had A Secret Eyebrow-Raising Hobby
Margaret Mitchell, the former newspaper reporter who penned "Gone With the Wind," never published another novel in her lifetime. Which left time for hobbies.
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This Octopus Ancestor Actually Predates The Dinosaurs
We often think of dinosaurs as the oldest creatures on Earth, but that's actually not true. An octopus species was just discovered that may predate them.
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The Time The US Government Prosecuted Over 100 Communist Party Leaders
After World War II, the United States government decided they would wage a domestic battle. For over 20 years, hundreds of American socialists were persecuted.
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What Happened To Carl Lentz's Mistress, Ranin Karim?
Carl Lentz, pastor of the New York congregation of Hillsong Church, was fired over his "moral failures," including his admission that he'd cheated on his wife.
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An 87-Year Old Russian Renaissance Man Was The Oldest Combatant In WW2
The oldest combatant in World War II was an 87-year old Russian renaissance man who had an interest in science, politics, and writing, as well as shooting.
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What Is Palm Sunday And How Is It Celebrated?
Christians around the world can all agree on one tenet of faith: that the resurrection of Jesus is the most important part of their religion.
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How Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Get His Name?
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might be a household name today, but during his childhood and early adulthood, he was known by another name entirely.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Vladimir Putin's Health
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at an Easter church service in Moscow, but his behavior is causing people to wonder about the state of his health.
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Jack Dorsey's Relationship With Twitter Isn't As Good As Everyone Thinks
Jack Dorsey's relationship with Twitter has not exactly been smooth sailing -- it's actually far from smooth if we're being completely honest.
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The Grisly Death Of John The Baptist
John the Baptist is one of the most iconic names in the Bible. He baptized Christ, but the description of his grisly death also made it into the history books.
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This Festival Of Fire In Scotland Is A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Up Helly Aa is a fire festival in Scotland on the Shetland Isles, occurring each year to celebrate the country's Viking past. Here's what it's all about.
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Ptolemy's Map And Its Major Influence On Christopher Columbus
Ptolemy has left an indelible mark on map building and world Geography. But, one of his greatest mistakes led Christopher Columbus to discover the New World.
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The Truth About Stede Bonnet's Friendship With Blackbeard
Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet had a complicated relationship.. Friend or foe? Master and apprentice? No one knows. But here's some truth about their friendship.
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The Strange History Of Sin-Eaters
Sinning is a huge deal in many religions, and here's the weird thing: No one can even decide just when sinning was first mentioned in the Bible.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
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