The Messed Up Truth Of Life On A Plantation
plantation life with slavery included was a mainstay since the start of the United States, up until the Civil War. However, plantation life was terrible.
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The Wild Story Of The Kentucky Meat Shower
Hail, frog, locusts ... meat? Residents of Kentucky perhaps thought a whole new plague was upon them on May 3, 1876, when chunks of meat fell from the sky.
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Hidden Secrets Of The Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is an iconic landmark. But the Taj Mahal still has surprises. Here are the hidden secrets of the Taj Mahal.
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The Meaning Of The Number 8 In The Bible Explained
Biblical numerology aims to understand the meaning behind the numbers in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. So what does the number 8 mean in the Bible?
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The Truth About The Hidden Notes In England's Oldest Bible
Dr. Eyal Poleg uncovered handwritten annotations within one of just seven surviving copies of the Bible published in 1535 by order of King Henry VIII.
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How Many Wives Did Joseph Smith Really Have?
In the early days of Mormonism, it was associated with polygamy. Did its founder, Joseph Smith, have multiple wives? That depends on whom you ask.
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Hand Stencils: Humanity's Oldest Art Form Explained
It's no surprise that some of the earliest human art was hand stencils on cave walls, using red ochre mixed with water and animal fat, then blown from a tube.
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This Famous Battle Of Bunker Hill Order Actually Might've Not Been Said
We've all heard "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!." But you know us; we're about to ruin another history fact you always believed was true.
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The Massive Amount Of Money Misha Defonseca Owed After Getting Caught
People with little to no connection to the Holocaust occasionally appear and give false accounts, as was the case with Belgian author Misha Defonseca.
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The Fascinating History Of London's Train For The Dead
Two entrepreneurs, Richard Sprye and Richard Broun, thought of building a massive graveyard away from London that could be accessed via a railroad.
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The Most Life-Changing Technologies In Human History
For thousands of years, humans have used technology to reshape the world around us. Here are the most life-changing technologies in human history.
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The Children Of God: 16 Disturbing Facts About The Cult
Formed by David Berg in the 1960s, the Children of God abused its members under the cover of faith. Here are some disturbing facts about the cult.
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The Crazy True Story Of Accused Spy Alger Hiss
How did Alger Hiss get ensnared by claims of espionage? Was he ever proven guilty? Here's what you should know about this public servant turned public enemy #1.
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Things You Get Wrong About Adam And Eve
You can't get much more basic than Adam and Eve, but some people still get quite a lot wrong about the pair. So, what really happened to Adam and Eve?
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Misha Defonseca: What The Disgraced Writer Is Doing Today
Misha Defonseca shocked the world with her story of survival after the Nazis arrested her parents. But it was all a lie. Here's what she's doing today.
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The Truth About Orson Welles' Difficult Childhood
Orson Welles was a complex person who did so much in life that biographer Simon Callow was not able to write about Welles in just one book.
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Ancient Greek Warship Discovered In Egypt's Lost City Of Luxor
An ancient Greek warship that was amazingly preserved inside layers of hardened clay was recently discovered in the Lost City of Luxor.
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The Twelve Labors Of Hercules Explained
Hercules, or Heracles, is one of the most famous figures of Greek mythology, especially for his Twelve Labors. Here are the Twelve Labors of Hercules explained.
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The Tragic Story Of The Hart Family
What officials first thought was a tragic accident soon betrayed the horrifying truth of the crash that killed the Harts and their six adopted children.
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The Strange Tale Of The Mine-Detecting Rat Who Won A Gold Medal
In September 2020, Magawa the HeroRAT was awarded a gold medal for saving dozens of lives in Cambodia by sniffing out land mines.
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How American History Classes Lie About Who Won WWII
In American history classes, schoolchildren are taught that the United States swooped in to save the day during WWII. Unfortunately, it's a complete lie.
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What Did Hitler Look Like In Color?
Almost everybody is familiar with German dictator Adolph Hitler's appearance. Color photographs of him, though, are exceedingly rare.
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The Myth About Pocahontas You Need To Stop Believing
Thanks to some crafty storytelling techniques, most Americans believe that Pocahontas was a young woman who fell madly in love with John Smith.
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The Untold Truth Of General Douglas MacArthur
He was an American military icon, but his legacy includes some controversial actions. Here's the untold truth of General Douglas MacArthur.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Flatwoods Monster
Somewhere between the notoriety levels of the Mothman and the Ogua lies one of the most visually iconic creatures in all of cryptid lore: the Flatwoods Monster.
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The Untold History Of The Pan-African Congress
Although the Pan African congresses had comparatively little political or financial power, they spurred international discussions about racism and colonialism.
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Here's How Much Your Vintage Lunch Boxes Could Be Worth Now
People of a certain age recall the bright spot of back-to-school shopping: Back when, finding that perfect metal lunch box could really enhance a child's brand.
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