What Is The Significance Of Baptism In The Bible?
For two thousand years, Christians have been practicing a rite known as baptism. For some Christians, that means sprinkling water on the person being baptized.
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What Did Albert Einstein Look Like In Color?
No person, alive or dead, is as synonymous with science and intelligence as German-born physicist and inventor Albert Einstein.
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Why Pierre Laval Is Considered A Historical Traitor
History is filled with the names of traitors — men or women who turned on their own people and aided their countries' enemies.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And The Bermuda Triangle
You've probably heard something about the mythical lost city of Atlantis ╫ an ancient, highly advanced civilization that (allegedly) sank into the sea long ago.
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The Truth About Alexander Graham Bell's Failed Plane
Alexander Graham Bell entered history as one of the greatest inventors in the world. But he also has some failures on his record.
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The Origins And History Of Krav Maga Explained
A quick online search for something like "Krav Maga fight" reveals videos of something that, on the surface, might look like simple, brutal street brawling.
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The Creepiest Items Recovered From Jamestown
In 1607, 104 English men arrived in North America to start what would be the first permanent English settlement in the New World in Jamestown, Virginia.
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The Horrifying Way Feudal Japan Tried To Eliminate Christianity
As Christianity gained a following in Japan, feudal lords were wary of what they perceived as an imperialistic threat, and began to persecute believers.
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The Legend Of Pope Joan Explained
Officially, the popes were all men, but the medieval legend of Pope Joan claims there was an exception in the 9th Century when a woman became pope.
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History Of Crucifixion Explained
Jesus wasn't the only person to die by crucifixion. Here's a look at how crucifixion began, its rise and fall in popularity, and its use in the present day.
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The Mythology Of Cronos Explained
While there might not be as many stories about Cronos as there are about his famous offspring, there's still a whole long narrative that he's pretty central to.
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What Really Happened During The Great Binge?
While it lasted, the Great Binge was a time of true intoxication. Here's what really happened during the Great Binge.
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Why Patrick Heenan Is Considered A Historical Traitor
Some traitors are well-known, while others are more obscure — as is the case with the only New Zealander accused of treason during the war, Patrick Heenan.
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The Great Commission In The Bible Explained
For centuries, Christians have seen the "Great Commission" as a command to spread the gospel to the furthest reaches of the world.
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Here's How The President's Nuclear Football Really Works
The president is never far from his "nuclear football," the machine that may or may not initiate the end of humanity as we know it. Here's how it works.
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The Mythology Of Poseidon Explained
Poseidon, god of the sea, is one of the most well-known ancient Greek gods, both today and in antiquity. Here's the mythology of Poseidon explained.
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The Story Of Martha And Mary In The Bible Explained
Like many of its stories, the Bible's tale of Martha and Mary is one that provides a lesson that people can use in their daily lives.
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The Real Reason Richard Nixon Hired Someone To Spy On His Own Brother
Richard Nixon was a deeply paranoid man. He didn't know where to place his trust, and he was convinced everyone (except a chosen few) was out to get him.
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The Real Reason The Samurai Culture Went Extinct
The samurai were a group that mystifies modern onlookers in a way that few other cultures have. They are seen as a stoic warrior class, placing honor over all.
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The Truth About Herman Melville's Financial Problems
Herman Melville ("Moby Dick") is among the many artists who did not see glory before the grave. He died in 1891, having abandoned novel-writing long before.
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The Truth Behind The Brazilian Island Where Giving Birth Is Forbidden
Brazil's Fernando de Noronha is undoubtedly one of the most paradisic places in South America — perhaps even in the world. But it has a strange past.
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The Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
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The White Death: The Truth About The Greatest Sniper You've Never Heard Of
When a half-million Soviets invaded Finland in 1939, they thought it'd be an easy task and perfect present for their leader, Josef Stalin. They were wrong.
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What It Was Really Like The Day John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated In 1963
John F. Kennedy traveled to Texas on November 22, 1963, to shore up support. He left in a casket. Here's what it was really like the day JFK was assassinated.
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What Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind A Man Who Was Lost At Sea For 133 Days
Poon Lim's survival came down to a combination of luck and determination. You'd have to have a little of both in order to survive 133 days lost at sea.
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The Unexpected Post-War Death Of Civil War General Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War, a former war hero who routinely failed to secure a win for his side.
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