The Anti-Seatbelt Movement Explained
Though road safety has dramatically improved since their introduction, the dawning of seatbelt use in the 1980s often faced fierce opposition during the '80s.
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Is There Any Physical Evidence That Noah's Ark Existed?
The flood narrative has fascinated researchers for centuries, and plenty of believers have looked for Noah's ark — without much luck — over the years.
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The Mysterious Death Of Christopher Marlowe
Christopher "Kit" Marlowe was a talented playwright and educated man and became a well-known face in the world of theater during the 1580s.
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The Time Thieves Tried To Steal Sigmund Freud's Ashes
London's Golders Green Crematorium holds the last remains of numerous European luminaries, including the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
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The Truth About The Giant Necropolis Beneath The Vatican
The ancient underground graveyards contain ruins such as mausoleums and stone arches, along with a small dirt mound said to contain the bones of St. Peter.
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The Truth About The Time Thomas Jefferson Fought Pirates
Thomas Jefferson is known for his role in writing the Declaration of Independence, his tenure as the third U.S. president, and his slave ownership.
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The Truth About The Secret Room In Coughton Court
Coughton Court, a grand British estate, has been the home of the Throckmorton family since 1409, and a secret room was built into the tower of the gatehouse.
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World Leaders Keep Giving Putin These Unusual Gifts
Since Vladimir Putin was first elected in 2000, he is the benefactor of multiple puppies that have been offered to him by military and government leaders.
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How Rabbits Once Nearly Assassinated Napoleon
Rabbits almost bested the French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, who commanded most of Europe during the early 19th century.
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The Real Reason Leonardo Da Vinci Disappeared For Two Years
Five hundred years after his death, the worlds of art, science, and history are still trying to plumb the depths of Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Northern Ireland's Hillsborough Castle
On the grounds of Hillsborough Castle, Elizabeth II's royal residence in Northern Ireland, a group of archaeologists discovered a mysterious skeleton in 2016.
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How Ernest Hemingway Predicted His Own Death
Was the Hemingway curse real? It may not matter, especially since many in the family — including Ernest — seemed to have accepted it as their ultimate fate.
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Did The Ancient Carthaginians Sacrifice Their Own Children?
Carthage was an ancient city-state that was one of the most wealthy and powerful civilizations of the classical world. Yet, did they practice human sacrifice?
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The Crazy Story Of The Scientist Who Sold Nukes To Everyone
Pakistan owes its nuclear weapons to Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. Also known as A.Q. Khan, this scientist created a Pakistani nuclear bomb and sold secret technology.
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The Eerie Connection Between Jesus' Death And A Solar Eclipse
There may be a description of an eclipse in the New Testament, as the gospels of Luke and Mark both mention darkness when Jesus died of crucifixion.
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Every Type Of Marriage Allowed In The Bible
The Bible includes marriages between widows and their brothers-in-law, marriages with slaves, and more. Discover every type of marriage allowed in the Bible.
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How Skulls Were Once Used As Medicine
For centuries, Europeans used human body parts -- including the skull -- as cures and remedies for various ailments.
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How Mummy Parts Were Once Used As Medicine
The notion of the soul was a deep and complex one to the people of Ancient Egypt. For them, a loved one's essence consisted of nine different elements.
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What You Didn't Know About Charles Lindbergh's Secret Families
After only four dates, famed pilot Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow married on May 27, 1929, which was quite literally a match made in heaven.
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How Saddam Hussein Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Many might remember the news reporting on the capture, trial, and execution of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. And he was even more evil than you think.
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Here's Why Japan's Princess Mako's Engagement Is So Controversial
On October 26, 2021, Princess Mako of Japan -- the niece of Japanese Emperor Naruhito -- will finally wed her long-term partner, Kei Komuro.
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Operation Midnight Climax: The Sub-Project Of MKUltra You Didn't Know About
Sub-project 42, also known as Operation Midnight Climax involved sex-for-hire, drug abuse, unsuspecting victims, voyeurism, and gallons of pre-made martinis.
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How They Really Discovered The Wreckage Of The Titanic
Explorers sought to locate the Titanic and the goods it carried. It all finally came to a head in 1985. Here's how they discovered the wreckage of the Titanic.
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The Eye-Opening Truth About Gwen Shamblin Lara's Religious Childhood
Known for often sporting a pompadour hairstyle, Gwen Shamblin Lara was best known as the creator of the Weigh Down Diet and Workshop.
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Here's Why Hitler Was Rejected From Art School
Rejected from school and unable to pay rent, Hitler landed in a homeless shelter and was eventually reduced to doing what all failed artists do: making kitsch.
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The Vatican Sets This Surprising Record In Wine Consumption
While Vatican City is considered an austere place, it has also held the distinction of being the place where the most wine in the world is consumed per capita.
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Why Marie Curie's Most Important Work Was Done In A Shed
Marie Curie and her husband Pierre worked on experiments in a dilapidated shed as their laboratory lacked the needed space.
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