The Truth About Jehovah's Witnesses
Christianity has been around for 2,000 years, and in that time, the religion has split into some 45,000 different denominations.
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What You Should Know About Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, the guerilla leader and future president of North Vietnam, was born Nguyen Sinh Cung on May 19, 1890.
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The Unexpected Grave At The Top Of A Ski Slope
Many people have a favorite place where they want their ashes scattered after they die. For film critic Archer Winsten, that place was Hunter Mountain.
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How Genghis Khan Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Genghis Khan would eventually become known as one of the bloodiest warriors of all time and the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
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The Surprising Reason Joseph Pulitzer Shot Someone
In January 1870, Pulitzer was elected as a representative of St. Louis' Fifth District. In this role, he had the chance to vote in favor of the 15th Amendment,
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Why Abraham Lincoln Couldn't Stand Thomas Jefferson
Over the centuries of American history, there have certainly been presidents who secretly or not-so-secretly disliked each other.
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The Archangel Gabriel: The Untold Truth
It's possible that the best known of all the angels is the archangel Gabriel, but he only pops up twice in the Hebrew Bible and twice in the New Testament.
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Why Beer Was The Reason The Pilgrims Landed On Cape Cod
Unfortunately for the Pilgrims, a beer shortage set into motion a series of events that ended with over half of the passengers on the Mayflower dying.
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The Mythology Of Hela Explained
In Norse mythology, Hela is honored both as Loki's daughter and as a goddess of death in her own right. Here's the mythology of Hela explained.
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This May Be How Butch Cassidy Got His Nickname
Notorious outlaw Robert Leroy Parker changed his names a few times before settling on Butch Cassidy.
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How Cherries Are Tied To President Zachary Taylor's Death
President Zachary Taylor was in office for only 16 months before his unexpected death.
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The Truth About The Kid Who Invented The Snowmobile
Having taken to mechanics at an early age, 15-year-old Bombardier created a primitive snowmobile by attaching an engine-powered propeller to two wooden sleds.
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The Worst Massacre Of Native Americans In US History Explained
The Bear River Massacre in 1863 was without equal in American history, leaving over 200 Shoshone Indians dead.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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How Benedict Arnold Ended Up Buried Next To A Fish Tank
America has had few traitors as well known as General Benedict Arnold, whose actions were so despised that he was considered the embodiment of betrayal.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Princess Diana
Her marriage to Prince Charles was just one of the many problems Princess Diana had to cope with. This is the tragic real-life story of Princess Diana.
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Times The Bible Has Been Censored And Why
The Bible has been restricted, redacted, and even banned to prevent people from reading it. Learn about some of the occasions.
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Why The Guillotine Was Once A Popular Toy For Kids
Guillotines were once a supposedly humane form of public execution, where the condemned dramatically and quickly had their head lopped off at the shoulders.
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Disturbing Details Found At Azaria Chamberlain's Death Scene
The death of Azaria Chamberlain would divide Australia like nothing before, and the country stood split over the truth of what really happened.
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How The Mob Controlled The Jukebox Industry
The mob runs drug rackets and gambling rings, but it will get its hands on anything that will make it money. One such product was the jukebox.
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How The Battle Of The Scheldt Became One Of WWII's Most Intense Battles
While a film adaption of the conflict is set to air on Netflix, the Battle of the Scheldt is one of the war's least remembered campaigns.
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Everything Hannah Snell Accomplished By Pretending To Be A Man
Hannah Snell had a remarkable life, and many of her extraordinary adventures happened when she was pretending to be a man. Here's what she accomplished.
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What You Didn't Know About Jacques Cousteau's Secret Family
Jacques Cousteau was obsessed with mystery, and he had a mystery of his own to reveal after his wife died: the other secret family he had all along.
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Why The Mayans Painted Human Sacrifices Blue
Blue has historically been a difficult color to either naturally find dye for or to replicate artificially, only rivaled by purple dye.
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How Marie Antoinette Could Have Been Saved From Execution
As the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette is one of history's most recognizable figures. Here's how she could have been saved from execution.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's 'Secret' Apartment
California's Disneyland and Florida's Walt Disney World are chock-a-block with references, sight gags, jokes, and other nods to the builders of the parks.
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The Truth About The Discovery Of Nicolaus Copernicus' Remains
Known as the father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus established the heliocentric theory of the universe. Here's the truth about his remains.
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