This Is What Kept The Vikings Warm During Tough Winters
The Vikings had many ways to make sure they didn't freeze to death during the tough winters, and some of these may be a bit surprising.
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The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
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How The United Nations Played A Major Role In The Korean War
We remember the Korean War, if at all, as one between the United States and North Korea, but the United Nations played a major role in the war.
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The Tragic Death Of Jane Austen
For as studied as Jane Austen has been in the years since her early death, one thing no one can seem to agree on, is what killed her at the age of just 41.
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The Most Mysterious Military Facilities In The US
You can't simply walk into a US military base. So when it comes to US military facilities, there are still some pretty mysterious ones out there, even today.
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Where Can The Aztec Sun Stone Be Found Today?
The Aztec Sun Stone was lost to history for centuries after a Spanish bishop ordered it be buried. It was found again in 1790. Here's where it is today.
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The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann
Beulah George Georgia Tann was purportedly a child trafficker years before we started calling them that, tearing families apart all for her own profit.
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Did Blackbeard Really Leave Behind Buried Treasure?
Of all the romantic notions of piracy that stick in the canon of popular culture today, one of the favorites seems to be the idea of a buried treasure.
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The Tragic Truth About Evita's Childhood
Later known as Evita, Eva Perón was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
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The Tragic Childbirth Death Of Princess Charlotte Augusta Of Wales
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
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What The Palace Of Versailles Is Being Used As Today
The Palace of Versailles, which began life as a small hunting lodge, has exchanged purpose and ownership countless times in the course of its 360-year history.
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A Look At The Conflict Between W.E.B. Du Bois And Booker T. Washington
The differing views of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington on the best solutions for Black Americans led to a big intellectual disagreement.
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The Heroic Story Of The Island That Inspired The American Revolution
In the 1700s, the people of Corsica mounted an independence struggle against European powers in defense of their constitution, the oldest in the modern world.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's KGB Career
As a young KGB agent, near the tail end of the Cold War, Putin ended up assigned to a post in East Germany. This is the truth about Vladimir Putin's KGB career.
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Great Successes That Were Originally Done On A Dare
Every once in a while, somebody decides to take on a challenge from a friend or a foe — and it ends up paying off in big and even bizarre ways.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Champ Biden
The beloved German Shepherd of President Joe Biden, Champ, died Saturday.
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The Messed Up History Of Thanksgiving
A closer look at the the Pilgrims' situation in Plymouth and their relationship with the Native tribes reveals a much darker side to the modern American holiday
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The Wild True Story Of 'Crane Lady'
In 1985, a crane fell on Brigitte Gerney, crushing her legs. But she managed to recover and walk again, all the while keeping a positive attitude toward life.
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The Vital Attack Alexander Hamilton Led In The Battle Of Yorktown
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton played a key role in the decisive battle of the American Revolution. Here's what he did.
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Why Theodore Roosevelt Tried To Have His Own Brother Exiled
Before Theodore Roosevelt became president, there were troubles in the family that Theodore perceived as threats, and one of them was his brother Elliott.
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The Weird Artifacts Found At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, has become home to many weird artifacts over the centuries. Here's a look into the curios housed there.
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A Look At Madam C.J. Walker's Childhood
The woman who became Madam C.J. Walker experimented with homemade remedies and store-bought formulas before creating her own recipe that came to her in a dream.
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How Angkor Wat Was Really Built
The sprawling temple complex of Angkor Wat was built in just 37 years by the ancient Khmer in modern-day Cambodia. Here's how it was really built.
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What You Didn't Know About Joseph Bell And Florence Nightingale's Friendship
Dr. Joseph Bell also aided the police with his observational skills. Dr. Bell and Nightingale became friends when he spearheaded a lecture series for nurses.
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Thurgood Marshall's Complicated Relationship With The FBI
In 1996 it was revealed that the late Supreme Court justice and civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall had acted as an informant for the FBI in the 1950s.
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The Wild True Story Of Satan's Storm
In 1960, the good God-fearing people of Kopperl, Texas, thought that Armageddon had finally come. The heat burst went down in history as Satan's Storm.
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The Odd Reason John Wesley Hardin May Have Killed A Man
John Wesley Hardin was a guy who solved problems with a gun — including killing at least one man for doing something ordinary many people have no control over.
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