Do Witch-Hunters Still Exist Today?
Witch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
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Here's Why Two Declaration Of Independence Signers Landed In Prison
Two signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
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Why You Might Want To Prepare For The US Power Grid Going Down
There are always the threats of storms and cyberattacks that can jeopardize any power grid, and the average American household is likely unprepared.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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Why People Believe A Seance Led To Stanford University's Creation
Stanford University, founded by industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, is often ranked high among the world's foremost learning institutions.
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The Real Reason Abraham Lincoln Wore A Top Hat
One famous figure associated with the top hat was President Abraham Lincoln, often seen sporting the fashion accessory throughout his years in office.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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Teddy Roosevelt Invented This Football Rule To Stop People From Dying
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt came up with a much-needed football rule to address the increasing number of deaths on the field.
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These Three Dictators Were Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
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How Much Grave Robbers Really Got Paid
There was a time in European and American history when the bodies of the deceased were every bit as valuable, if not more, than whatever they were buried with.
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The Real Reason Your Walls Might Be Full Of Razor Blades
By 1903 Gillette and his company started selling what were called system razors -- aka safety razors. The device was a handle that held a disposable blade.
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The Truth About Medieval Knights' Grueling Training
When you think about the Middle Ages, perhaps a knight comes to mind -- gallant and chivalrous heroes riding steeds, with metal protecting their bodies.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is one of history's most famous prisons. Here's what it was like for prisoners in the Tower of London.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The First Handheld Calculator
Considering how advanced pocket computers are now, it's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, many were adding on their fingers. Maybe a slide rule.
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Here's Why The Olympic Games Were Banned For 1,500 Years
The first record of the games comes from around 776 BCE, in a time when the Ancient Greek belief in their pantheon of gods was still alive and well.
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Did Neanderthals Really Have Poor Posture?
The classic representation of Neanderthals portrays them with stooped posture, often in an evolutionary timeline showing human beings evolving to stand erect.
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The Untold Story Of Elizabeth Packard's Wrongful Confinement
After Elizabeth Packard was committed to an insane asylum against her will by her husband, she worked to make sure other women wouldn't suffer similar fates.
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The Real Reason Benjamin Franklin Invented The Lightning Rod
Thanks to a misunderstanding, a legend about Benjamin Franklin claims that he "discovered" electricity when he flew a kite in a lightning storm.
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The Sad Truth About Charles Dickens' Childhood
Dickens often wrote about economic hardship, unhappy childhoods, and people struggling with debts. Those were real concerns in his life when he was growing up.
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The Plague Has Been Around Longer Than You Probably Thought
While deadliest from 1346 to 1352, the Bubonic Plague may have existed (and infected) humans for much longer than scientists and historians originally thought.
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This Is How Isaac Newton Predicted The End Of The World
Isaac Newton's pioneering work in physics, including the three laws of motion and his comprehension of gravity, laid the foundations for the field.
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Did George Washington Really Drop Out In Elementary School?
George Washington has inspired a whole mythology of false information. So much so that the misconceptions become confused as fact. Did he really quit school?
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The Truth About The Intense Manhunt Of James Earl Ray
The FBI confirmed that fingerprints found on the weapon belonged to 40-year-old James Earl Ray, who was subsequently named the primary suspect in the shooting.
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The Truth About Isaac Newton's Difficult Childhood
Long before becoming a renowned physicist, Isaac Newton's life got off to a rocky start, and he struggled much of the rest of his childhood.
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Ancient Medicine That Did More Harm Than Good
People have been getting ill since the dawn of human history. Some cures have lived on for centuries, while others killed those they were supposed to cure.
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How Many Times The Shroud Of Turin Has Survived Fire
Many believe the Shroud of Turin was the burial shroud in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, with the image of his face and body.
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The Truth About The Last Prisoner Locked Up At The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is notorious for housing some of history's most well-known prisoners, including Sir Walter Raleigh and revolutionary Guy Fawkes.
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