The Messy Drama Between King Richard II And His Family
Over the centuries, there has been one constant: family drama. Here is the messy drama between King Richard II and his family.
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The Dramatic Way The Printing Press Changed History Forever
Consider this: just a mere 600 years or so, what seems so commonplace nowadays — books — might have gone completely unseen for a person's entire life.
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Day Of The Dead Myths You Should Definitely Stop Believing
The Mexican celebration begins November 1, just a day after October 31, which, in Mexico's neighbor to the north, is a huge holiday but similarities end there.
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The Critical Mistake Hitler Made In The Battle Of Dunkirk
When British Expeditionary Forces and remaining French forces were trapped at Dunkirk, Hitler held his forces back for two days in an unexpected saving grace.
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Here's Why Henrietta Lacks' Family Is Suing A Pharmaceutical Company
When Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, little did she know she would be changing the future of medical science.
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The Time Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Sneeze Away From Death
Martin Luther King Jr. survived an assassination attempt when he was 29 years old, which he miraculously survived.
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The Reason Viking Burials Featured Board Games
The Vikings, who lived from the 9th to 11th century, also amused themselves with board games when they weren't trading, exploring, or raiding new lands.
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Why Hitler Cried When He Met Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler, the infamous leader of Germany throughout World War II, is known for being many things: a tyrant, a psychopath, and, apparently, a crier.
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The Truth About The Deadly Transvaal Park Collapse
In February 2004, kids and groups of families happily splashed around in the pool, celebrating a birthday at Moscow's Transvaal Park, an indoor water park.
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The Real Story Behind Beijing's Sandstorm
There's no arguing with someone about the fact that the sky is blue. Unless of course, you live in Beijing where, amid rampant dust storms, sky and sun switch.
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The Controversial Theory That Suggests Jesus Didn't Even Exist
While some dedicate their entire lives to the Christian faith, centering on the teachings of Jesus Christ, others point out there is no proof he even existed.
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The Truth About Black Sunday In The 1930s
In the 1930s, when a bad drought hit the plains, their wheat crops couldn't grow, the topsoil was depleted and dehydrated, and people became desperate for rain.
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The Most Heartbreaking Team USA Moments In Olympic History
Sometimes at the Olympics, hearts are broken and expectations dashed. These are the most heart-breaking Team U.S.A. moments in Olympic history.
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The Meeting That Sparked Henry Ford And Thomas Edison's Relationship
Industrialist Henry Ford and inventor Thomas Edison formed a genuine and lasting friendship that lasted until Edison's death.
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How William Tecumseh Sherman Helped Ignite The California Gold Rush
Civil War leader William Tecumseh Sherman was instrumental in starting the California Gold Rush.
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Do We Finally Know The Identity Of The Zodiac Killer?
The Zodiac Killer wreaked havoc in San Francisco in the late 1960s, it has long seemed like the name of the culprit would become lost to history.
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The Truth About The Great Mosque Of Samarra
Covering an area of around 38,000 square meters, the Great Mosque was not bettered by any other until its destruction at the hands of invading Mongols in 1278.
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What Anna Maria Lane Accomplished By Pretending To Be A Man
While the Founding Fathers of the United States are important, there are others who accomplished some incredible things but don't make it into history books.
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Enemies Of Putin Who Have Died
Since Vladimir Putin became Russia's president, dozens of journalists have been murdered and many of his critics have ended up dead. Here are just a few.
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The Truth About The Assassination Attempt On John D. Rockefeller
Wealthy industrialist John D. Rockefeller created countless enemies during his lifetime, and his family's hard stance on labor issues fueled the ire of many.
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Why A Door Hinge May Be The Reason Neil Armstrong Was The First Man On The Moon
Neil Armstrong, the commander of the mission and whose rank dictated that he should stay inside during a spacewalk, was in the best position to get out first.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Depression
While there was no word for it, cases of depression have been reported since the second millennium B.C. and symptoms were often blamed on bad spirits.
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Things Gladiator Got Right About History
Did a Roman General named Maximus ever exist? Here's what you need to know about the true history that inspired the Russell Crowe movie "Gladiator."
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Why Charles Lindbergh Refused To Celebrate Mother's Day
Aviator Charles Lindbergh believed that Mother's Day was a holiday created to boost businesses.
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The Billy The Kid Theory That Could Change Everything
BIlly the Kid was shot by a sheriff in New Mexico in 1881. Or, was he? This is the theory about his life and death that could change everything.
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The Twisted Truth About The Dark Lord Of Rome
One of the more notable members of the Borgia clan was fourth generation member Cesare Borgia, the illegitimate second son of Rodrigo Borgia.
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How Pope John XII's Brothel Lifestyle Contradicted His Celibacy Vow
Men with an interest in certain positions in the Catholic Church have been expected to live lives of celibacy, which means no marriage and certainly no sex.
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