What Really Happened After Alexander The Great Died?
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and Alexander the Great's kingdom was no exception. What happened to what was then the world's greatest empire when he died?
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Why Americans Say Merry Christmas
A difference between the American English and British English comes in how we wish each other well during the nativity season.
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The Strange Meal Wealthy People Ate During Medieval Times
The medieval period in Europe was a weird time: animals were put on trial, wars were fought by literal children, and soccer was played by kicking a bladder.
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The Story Behind The 1355 Riot Between Oxford Students And Townspeople
Confrontations and rivalries between college students and locals is something that anyone who has lived on or near a campus knows a lot about.
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Why Bea Arthur Didn't Like Working With Betty White
Though they played best friends on "Golden Girls," Bea Arthur was not particularly fond of working with Betty White. Here's why.
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World War II Stories That Sound Fake, But Aren't
World War II is full of shockingly bloody and awful things. But it's also full of things that make you go, "Wait, what? No, that's not real ... is it?"
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The Disturbing Truth About Mental Illness In Medieval Times
The disturbing truth about mental illness in medieval times is that the condition was blamed on demonic possession or witchcraft.
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This Is Who'll Be King After Queen Elizabeth Dies
In the United States, leadership is elected by the citizenry. In a monarchy, the transition of power -- after a death, or a resignation -- is also legislated.
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Why You Don't Really See Milkmen Anymore
Along with baseball and apple pie, there's perhaps nothing more American than the milkman. So why don't you really see milkmen anymore?
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Story Behind Pablo Escobar's Smiling Mugshot
It was May 1976 and Pablo Escobar had just been caught while transporting cocaine when that infamous mugshot now known around the world was taken.
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The Mythology Of Odin Explained
Odin was one of the central gods in Norse mythology, and he is also one of the most complex. Here is the mythology of Odin explained.
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What Happens To Your Ashes If There's No One To Claim Them?
Roughly 15,000 sets of human remains in the U.S. are unclaimed per yer. Here is what happens to your ashes if there's no one to claim them.
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Why The Dighton Rock Has Been A Mystery For Years
Somewhere outside of Berkley, Massachusetts lies a 40-ton boulder that wouldn't seem remarkable at a glance but actually holds a centuries-old mystery.
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The First Thanksgiving Didn't Happen Like You Think
History is an evolving subject. New research, discoveries, and ways of viewing the facts give new perspectives on past events. Thanksgiving is no exception.
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This Is Einstein's Estimated IQ
Everybody just assumes that Albert Einstein was smart. Really, really, really smart. But did anybody ever actually measure Einstein's intelligence?
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The Truth About Medieval Witches
Witches have a long history, and they are still a mysterious part of many cultures and lore. Here is the truth about medieval witches.
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Here's What You Get When You Win The Nobel Prize
The various Nobel Prizes are intended to honor extraordinary achievement in human endeavor. A medal is involved, of course -- are there other benefits?
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The Biggest Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Malcolm X's Assassination
Decades later, truth is finally beginning to emerge about the assassination of Malcolm X. That doesn't mean there aren't still theories about the murder too.
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How Many Chapters Are Really In The Bible?
The question seems simple -- how many chapters in the Bible? -- but as with all things religious and biblical, the answer is a little complicated.
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What Happened After Genghis Khan Died?
On August 18, 1227, infamous Mongol emperor Genghis Khan died in an army camp during an onslaught on the Chinese kingdom Xi Xia.
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How Malcolm X's Assassination Investigation Was Mishandled
Just as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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What Happened After Malcolm X Died?
The murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X caused shockwaves throughout America and the world. The historic aftermath continues to be felt everywhere.
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How Johnny Depp And Queen Elizabeth II Are Related
Thanks to genealogy, one expert believes that Johnny Depp and Queen Elizabeth II are related. Here is how they may have a connection.
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The Untold Truth Of Nazareth
Nazareth has grown, both in size and stature, due in large part to its history as the home town of Jesus, as the four Gospels of the New Testament relate.
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Winston Churchill's Favorite Breakfast Might Surprise You
Breakfast, they say, is the most important meal of the day. Sadly, it's also probably the one that's skipped most often.
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How The City Of Athens Really Got Its Name
Athens is a city steeped in rich and fascinating history, and is often regarded as the birthplace of philosophy and democracy. How did it get its name?
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