The Truth About Afghanistan's 'Golden Age'
There is more to Afghanistan's recent past than governance by either brutal domestic terrorists or weak-willed foreign powers.
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The Truth About Richard Nixon's Assassination Attempt
Richard Nixon's presidency was one of the more infamous and controversial in American history, leading him to become the first and only president to resign.
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Where Are Jim Jones' Descendants Today?
Back in 1978, Jim Jones ordered his followers, known as the Peoples Temple, to commit heinous acts of mass murder and mass suicide.
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The Dark History Of Death By Impalement
With just a sharpened stake and a captive's soft, fleshy body, you've got the recipe for a grotesque, agonizing, and protracted death.
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Here's Why Nuclear Bombs Form Mushroom Clouds
We can all immediately recognize a mushroom cloud as coming from an atom bomb explosion, but why do nuclear weapons create this kind of cloud?
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The Tragic Death Of General Douglas MacArthur
Famed World War I and II general, Douglas MacArthur, is a major as well as controversial figure in American military history.
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The Truth About The Deadly Japanese Battleship Mutsu Disaster
In the early 1920s, the Imperial Japanese Navy began constructing Nagato-class battleships, which could compete with any army's finest at the time.
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The Truth About Rebekah In The Bible
Rebekah (or Rebecca) is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. She is also one of the most relevant matriarchs in the Bible.
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Was Joan Of Arc Ever Married?
Joan of Arc is hailed as France's national heroine as she led the country's army during the Hundred Years' War and ended up victorious against the English.
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Here's How Van Gogh Really Felt About The Starry Night
"The Starry Night," continues to intrigue people with its swirling blues and yellows creating an unforgettable nighttime sky over a slumbering village.
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The Forgotten History Of The Transistor Radio
When you gaze at your smartphone, the first thing that pops in your mind probably isn't "this thing was modeled after a transistor radio" — but it may be true.
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Why Braxton Bragg Was Considered One Of The Worst Generals In The Civil War
Confederate General Braxton Bragg was responsible for one of the most significant victories of the Civil War, yet is regarded as one of the worst generals.
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This Is America's Oldest Academic University
The first academic university in the United States was established just 16 years after the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth and is now one of its most prestigious.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Inuit Identification Numbers
Having one's name mispronounced is one thing but being assigned a number as a surname because the government is unwilling to learn one's name is another level.
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The Meaning Of Agape Love In The Bible
The Bible's New Testament was written in a form of Ancient Greek known as "Koine," which means something akin to "common." So what does "agape" mean?
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The Truth About The Deadly Vaal Reefs Tragedy
The mining industry has seen many accidents, and one of the deadliest disasters in history happened in 1995 at the Vaal Reefs in South Africa.
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The Dark Origins Of The Jack And Jill Nursery Rhyme
We all probably know about Jack and Jill's ill-fated trip up the hill to fetch a pail of water, but many may not know it likely had to do with taxes.
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Here's What Really Happened To Joseph Stalin's Body
Stalin started off in death a popular figure, but his reputation soon soured. This is what happened to his body after he died, then again eight years later.
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This Was Glenn Close's Experience With A Cult
Many actors have links to abusive, brainwashing cults. Here is Glenn Close's experience with a cult, how she got out, and how she overcame her past.
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How The Catherine Wheel Became A Dark Form Of Torture
One of the most common, and most brutal, execution methods was the Catherine Wheel, also known as the breaking wheel or simply the wheel.
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Why Picasso Was Questioned About The Theft Of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa
The "Mona Lisa" made the Louvre Museum in Paris its home in 1797, but one day in 1911 the da Vinci painting was stolen and made headlines worldwide.
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The Truth About The Deadly Wanggongchang Explosion
One of the deadliest accidental explosions in the history of mankind occurred on May 30, 1626, in the heart of Beijing, China during the Ming Dynasty.
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History Of Speaking In Tongues Explained
Speaking in tongues isn't limited to Pentecostals. It goes back to ancient times yet remains a vital part of some worship traditions to this day.
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New Atlantis: The Crazy True Story Of The Micronation
In 1964, Ernest Hemingway's younger brother Leicester established New Atlantis off the coast of Jamaica. This is the crazy true story of the micronation.
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Famous People The Queen Can't Stand
There have been many speculations around hidden and sometimes not-so-hidden clashes the Queen of England has had.
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The Real Reason The KGB Fell Apart
Russia's security agency the KGB was notorious during the Cold War, but fell apart along with the Soviet Union in 1991. Or, did it?
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Here's What Happened When 14th Century Monks Started Eating Meat
During the 14th century, monks at the Muchelney Abbey in Somerset, England, had a diet that mostly consisted of bread, alcohol, and eel.
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