What Happens To The British National Anthem When Queen Elizabeth Dies?
Some things by their very nature have to adapt and change with the times. Sometimes books are revisited and edited. What about national anthems?
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Did The Tower Of Babel Really Exist?
The Bible, both Old and New testaments, is filled with all kinds of colorful stories -- fables, poetry, and yes, history. Does the Tower of Babel story hold up?
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This Was The First Left-Handed President
Life has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
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The Mystery Behind Mary Reeser's Chilling Death
On the morning of July 2, 1951, 67-year-old Mary Reeser was found burned to death in her Florida apartment. Was it spontaneous human combustion?
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Why This Game Was Banned During Medieval Times
No question: People get passionate about sports, and about their favorite teams and athletes. In England, passions ran so high that one sport was outlawed.
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How Many Victims Did Serial Killer Jane Toppan Murder?
The morbid backstories of murderers, especially serial killers, continue to fascinate. One of the questions: Exactly how many people died by their hand?
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What We Know About Adam's Oldest Daughter, Luluwa
When it comes to Biblical figures, most people know the names Adam and Eve and the story of two of their sons, Cain and Abel. But what about Luluwa?
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The Story About The Time When Europe Ran Out Of Coins
Many of us have experienced tough economic times -- not quite enough money to go around. But what if a country actually ran out of actual currency? Like coins?
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Tragic Details About The Tiger King Cast
Here are some tragic details about various Tiger King cast members who appeared in one or both seasons of the docu-series.
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The Truth About Cleopatra And Mark Antony's Relationship
The bond between the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and her Roman lover Marc Antony was so intense that it was featured in a Shakespearean play. Here's their story.
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Why Ice Cream Was So Popular During Prohibition
Ice cream began as an extremely rare treat that was often only enjoyed by society's elites. But that changed during the 1800s and during the prohibition.
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The Real Reason We Say 'On The Ball'
Staying "on the ball," keeping your eye "on the ball," and other such ball-focused actions definitely relate to sports. But which ball, and which sport?
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What Really Happened After Charlemagne Died?
Charlemagne ruled eagerly in this capacity until his death in 814 and is remembered as having been an effective leader. So what happened after he died?
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Where Is Convicted Killer Marybeth Tinning Today?
On February 4, 1986, Marybeth Tinning was arrested and charged with the death of her infant daughter Tami Lynne. So where is she today? Let's take a look.
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The Origin Of The Phrase 'Heard It Through The Grapevine'
The phrase 'heard it through the grapevine' has a few origin stories, most of which date back to the American Civil War.
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How The Ancient Romans Made Ice
It used to be said that the rich got their ice in the summer and the poor in the winter, so it balanced out. Was that also true during the Roman Empire?
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This Was The First American President To Resign
Scandal has been the undoing of many a career, whether in business, the arts, the military, or even -- perhaps especially -- national politics.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase Run-Of-The-Mill
Every day you utter dozens of idioms, proverbs, and figures of speech that would not make any sense to a non-native speaker, yet are uttered without a thought.
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The Strange Things Grace Kelly Had To Do To Become A Princess
There are fewer royal families these days than there used to be, but there are still requirements that go with the job, especially if you marry into it all.
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What You Didn't Know About Cleopatra's Writing
The name Cleopatra immediately evokes a sense of mystery, accomplishment, beauty, even myth. Add to that list the title "Cleopatra: Author."
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The Real Reason Delmarva Never Became A State
If you're familiar with the Eastern Maryland shoreline, with its sweeping steely skies and scattered beach towns, you've likely heard the term Delmarva.
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The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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How 'A Visit From St. Nicholas' Shapes Christmas Even Today
People still debate authorship of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," aka "The Night Before Christmas." What can't be argued is its lasting influence on the holiday.
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The Real Reason We Celebrate Christmas On December 25
Why do we do what we do when we do it? Dates can be set in history, or randomly assigned. What's the story of December 25 and its association with Christmas?
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What We Still Don't Know About Dorothy Arnold's Disappearance
Dorothy Arnold lived a privileged and carefree life. That all came crashing down on December 12, 1910, when the 25-year-old left her home and disappeared.
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Whatever Happened In The Walter Collins Case?
On March 10, 1928, Christine Collins' world was turned upside down when her 9-year-old son, Walter, vanished near their Los Angeles home.
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The Real Reason Pan Am Airlines Went Out Of Business
From 1927 to 1991, Pan Am was one of the most recognizable airlines in the United States. The company started as a small startup with a single float-plane.
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