This Crips Co-Founder Was Once Nominated For A Nobel Peace Prize
Stanley "Tookie" Williams was the self-attested co-founder of the Crips: one of America's most notorious gangs. He was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Famous People Who Survived Polio
There's no question that the development of the polio vaccine has saved countless lives around the globe. While the disease was often fatal, some survived.
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The Most Nauseating Thing Emilia Clarke Had To Eat For Game Of Thrones
Longtime Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys, was not exempt from the show's revolting tactics.
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False Facts About Game Of Thrones You Always Thought Were True
There are a lot of things people get wrong about Game of Thrones. Here are some of the worst ones.
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The Real Reason Pontius Pilate Ordered Jesus' Death
The crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans has been a source of inspiration, grief, and even confusion for millennia. Why did Pontius Pilate order it?
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The Mystery Surrounding Jim Morrison's Old Mustang, The Blue Lady
Jim Morrison of The Doors had a Mustang named "The Blue Lady," which disappeared without a trace. The mystery of what happened to the car remains even today.
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Ben Affleck And Barack Obama Are Related. Here's How
Thanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
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Did Rollo From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Erin Brockovich?
Based on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
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How Did Ancient Egyptians Make Papyrus?
Papyrus is one of the earlier forms of paper, first created in ancient Egypt from the reeds growing by the river. Here's how papyrus was made.
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The Cursed Amethyst's Mysterious History Explained
Stories of valuable objects that somehow bring disaster to those who possess them are nothing new. A sapphire looted from India is said to be cursed.
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Are Sports And Games Mentioned In The Bible?
The Bible has long been considered a source for insights into life, religious and otherwise, in the Middle East millennia ago. One aspect: Did they play?
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What A Nuclear Missile Strike Really Does
Nuclear strikes are the stuff of post-apocalyptic fiction, but the world has witnessed the reality. Here's what a nuclear missile strike really does.
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The Disturbing History Of The Demon Core Nuclear Accidents
Despite not having a large casualty list, the demon core did take multiple lives, and it's one pretty dark tale from the early years of the Cold War.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Maine Penny
The "Maine Penny" is an artifact discovered in 1957, and whose origins still remain a mystery. The penny may have been from either England or Scandinavia.
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How Many Victims Did The Beast Of Ukraine Really Have?
Anatoly Onoprienko, also known as "The Beast of Ukraine," was a serial killer who murdered entire families in the early 90s. Here's how many victims he had.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of This Ancient Roman Jar
This mysterious ancient Roman jar has a more intriguing history than it may first appear. It was likely used in the worship of the god Mithras.
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The Sad Truth About Prince Charles And Princess Diana's Marriage
Marriage is often hard work, even at the best of times. Lived under public scrutiny, the pressures mount, especially so for Charles and Diana.
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What's Really Inside Fort Knox?
They say the best way to keep a secret is to not tell anybody. It's no secret that the government's bullion depository at Fort Knox is full of gold. Or is it?
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Solway Spaceman
Jim Templeton doesn't know who it is in the photo he took of his daughter in 1964, but some believe the mysterious photobomber was a spaceman visiting earth.
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Why Oliver Cromwell Was Not The Heroic Lord Protector History Portrays Him To Be
Oliver Cromwell doesn't get quite the exposure that the various English monarchies attract. But in his time he was a significant influence on British history.
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The Tragic Execution Of The Pirate Captain Kidd
Funny thing, how governments will employ criminals on their behalf, until those criminals are no longer useful, like privateer/pirate Captain William Kidd.
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The Trojan Horse Debate Explained: Did It Exist?
The story of the Trojan horse has captured imaginations for millennia. As with many ancient accounts, the questions arise: Did it happen? Did it even exist?
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The Construction Of The Ark Of The Covenant Explained
Thanks to Indiana Jones, people have heard of the Ark of the Covenant. Movies aside, there are accounts of the actual relic, including its construction.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie The Alamo?
Hollywood never tires of releasing movies that tell the "real, true" history of an event. "The Alamo" from 2004 is one of the better examples.
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How Many Dynasties Has Ancient Egypt Been Divided Into?
There's something about ancient Egypt that continues to ignite the imagination, even 2,000 years after it was absorbed into the Roman Empire.
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The Legend Of The Spider Woman Explained
The legend of the Spider Woman has nothing to do with the villain of a Sherlock Holmes film or with Marvel Comic's character, but there is something in common.
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