The Mythology Of Hephaestus Explained
God of fire, of craft, and of the forge, Hephaestus crafted many important objects. But he was also kicked out of Olympus, and mocked by his fellow gods.
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The Truth About Where J. Edgar Hoover Is Buried
J. Edgar Hoover led the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for an astonishing 48 years, starting at just 29 years old and ending when he was 77.
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Here's How Amelia Earhart Would've Looked In Color
Amelia Earhart has inspired adventure enthusiasts for almost a full century now after taking strides toward creating a space for women in aviation.
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Here's What Some People Think Happened At Montauk Air Force Station
On the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
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The Untold Truth Of Nestorianism
The Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
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The Mythology Of Zeus Explained
The king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
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The Mythology Of Herakles Explained
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
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The Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
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Here's What Really Happened During The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan
The Soviet invasion was neither the beginning nor the end of Afghanistan's occupied history. Here's what happened during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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The Stunning Number Of Deaths In The Branch Davidian Cult
In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.
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The Tragic Death Of The Tallest Man In The US, Igor Vovkovinskiy
Originally from Ukraine, Igor Vovkovinskiy, who was the tallest man in the United States, died in Minnesota on August 20, 2021, at 38 years old.
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How Elon Musk Really Feels About Nikola Tesla
Elon Musk has few rivals when it comes to 21st-century technological innovation. But what does he think of American engineer Nikola Tesla?
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These Were The Last Words Ted Bundy Ever Spoke
In the early morning hours of January 24, 1989, hundreds of people gathered outside the Florida State Prison to rejoice at Ted Bundy's execution.
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The Queen Elizabeth I Theory That Would Change Everything
Of the six longest-serving monarchs in England, three are women: Elizabeth II, Victoria, and the one who paved the way for both of them - Elizabeth I.
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What Really Happened To Hitler's Body?
It goes without saying that history's worst dictator -- or at the very least, the worst dictator of the past couple of hundred years -- is Adolf Hitler.
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Here's What Edgar Allan Poe Would've Looked Like In Color
Edgar Allan Poe barely lived in a time where color photography was possible. But thanks to modern technology, we can see him in color.
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What We Know About The CIA's Alleged Secret Time Travel Program
In October of 1943, an alleged experiment took place at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard that opened the proverbial door to time travel.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Getting Revenge
The issue with revenge is that it's a slippery slope. What makes one act unjust, and a retaliatory act not so? Here's what the Bible has to say on this subject.
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The Ancient Legend Of The Will-O'-The-Wisp
Will-o'-the-wisp folklore became very prominent by the 17th century, as exemplified by John Milton's monumental, 1663 epic poem "Paradise Lost."
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The Mythology Of Achilles Explained
Achilles was a central hero in the ancient Greek tradition, but he doesn't meet the modern conception of a hero. This is the mythology of Achilles explained.
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The Meaning Of The Number 7 In The Bible Explained
If we asked you to name the most perfect number, there's a good chance that you'd say "seven." In many cultures, seven is treated as a special number.
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This Former US President Has Been Married The Most Times
The overwhelming majority of the 45 men who have served as President of the United States were married to exactly one woman in their lives.
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The Jesus Christ Theory That Would Change Everything
Nothing quite compares to the claim of what might be considered "simultaneous lives," especially when one of those lives is one of Jesus Christ.
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The Untold Truth Of Samson And Delilah
There's more to the biblical story than betrayal and a haircut. Here's what really happened with Samson and Delilah.
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Myths About H.H. Holmes You Need To Stop Believing
H.H. Holmes conducted his crimes in what became known as the murder hotel or murder castle, where he reportedly lured his victims.
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How Many People Died Because Of Charles Manson's Cult?
Charles Manson was a cult leader who perfectly exemplified that you can be an insanely destructive murderer without really getting your hands dirty.
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What Life Was Like As A Shoemaker In The Colonial Era
Colonial-era shoemakers were known as cordwainers. Cobblers, a word much more widely known today, were the people who repaired the shoes made by cordwainers.
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