Here's Where You'll Find Harriet Tubman's Grave
Harriet Tubman is the famous Underground Railroad operator who brought many enslaved Black Americans to safety. Here's where you'll find her grave.
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What Were The First Autopsies In History Like?
Today autopsies are a standard part of death investigations, but the first autopsies in history were uncommon and performed more to understand the human body.
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Things Napoleon Left Out Of The True Story
Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" leaves out years' worth of events, plus important context and nuance for the sake of dramatization. Here's the history you won't see.
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How Old The First 5 US Presidents Were When They Took Office
The first five U.S. presidents were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. How old were they when they took office?
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Whatever Happened To Trevor Rees-Jones, The Only Survivor Of Princess Diana's Fatal Crash?
Princess Diana's 1996 death shocked the world. Here's what happened to bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones, the only one who survived the crash that took her life.
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The Untold Truth Of Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams is famous for capturing America's natural beauty, but he also survived an infamous disaster, took on presidents, and championed nuclear power.
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Henry Kissinger, Diplomat And Statesman, Dead At 100
U.S. statesman and controversial advisor to multiple generations of presidents, Henry Kissinger, has died. He was 100 years old.
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Who Was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was an ancient ruler whose efforts to strip the Jews of their rights to practice their religion led to the War of the Maccabees.
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What Do Candles Symbolize During Hanukkah?
Though Hanukkah carries several traditions, the lighting of the candles is the most significant aspect of the Jewish holiday known as Festival of Lights.
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The Macabre Reason Oil Continues To Leak Into Pearl Harbor
The U.S.S. Arizona became a macabre death chamber for thousands after it was bombed in 1941. It still slowly leaks oil into Pearl Harbor all these years later.
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This Is How Many People Were On The Mayflower When It Came To America
The Pilgrims' Mayflower left Holland and arrived in America in 1620. Here's how many people were aboard when it hit the shores of Massachusetts.
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The Untold Truth Of Delta Force
The Army's Delta Force avoids attention to preserve its secrecy, but some info has trickled out over the years. Here's the untold truth of the mysterious force.
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The True Story Of Harriet Tubman's Only Child
American abolitionist Harriet Tubman is often described in American history books, but the story of her child is lesser known. Here's why that's the case.
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Every Pet In The Kennedy-Era White House
While living in the White House, the Kennedys kept a lot of pets. From ducks to hamsters to ponys, here are all the members of the extended presidential family.
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What Exactly Is A Mausoleum?
You might have heard of mausoleums, possibly in a conversation about things like graveyards or crypts. So what exactly are these structures?
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British Royals With Rumored Illegitimate Children
There are lots of rumors of illegitimate children attached to members of Britain's royal family, though many tales remain solidly in the realm of speculation.
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Why John F. Kennedy's Doctors Believe Lee Harvey Oswald Didn't Act Alone
Some of the doctors who worked on John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital don't believe that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Here's why.
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Was Jesus The Only One To Rise From The Dead In The Bible?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental part of Christianity. But was he the only one to rise from the dead in the Bible? Here's the story.
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What Happened To Winston Churchill's Kids?
Former United Kingdom prime minister Winston Churchill had five children: Diana, Randolph, Sarah, Marigold, and Mary. Here's what happened to them.
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Here's Where You Will Find Napoleon's Grave
Napolean's remains were moved a few times before reaching their final resting place. Here's where you'll find the French General-turned-Emperor's grave.
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A Look At Hitler's Drug Use During World War II
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.
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Fanta Has A Darker History Than You Might Think
The soft drink Fanta has a history that goes back many decades, and you might be surprised at the dark origins of this fizzy treat. Here's the story.
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Why The US Stopped Making The $20 Coin
"Making it rain" with a bunch of heavy coins isn't quite the same as it is with cash. But that's not why the U.S. stopped making the $20 coin.
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What Happened To Paul Barras After Napoleon's Coup?
French politician Paul Barras worked with Napoleon Bonaparte during the Directory regime of 1795 to 1799. So what happend to him after Napoleon's 1799 coup?
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The Man Who Was JFK's Best Friend
There were many prominent figures in John F. Kennedy's life, but his best friend didn't take the stage like the rest of them. Here's who he was.
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Here's Where You'll Find The Grave Of Robert E. Lee
Confederate General Robert E. Lee has a complicated history as someone whose been both revered and reviled. Here's where you'll find his grave.
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Here's Where People Slept In Medieval Castles
Many medieval nobles had sprawling households packed full of people who all needed a place to sleep. Here's the reality of who slept where in medieval castles.
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