The Truth About Earle Nelson's Childhood
In an effort to understand, we often look at the childhoods of serial killers, searching for clues. Earle Nelson is no different, with alarming signs early on.
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The Truth About George Washington's Teeth
By the time George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, he had just one working tooth left in his head.
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Joe Biden And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
The relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
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How Charles Dickens' Last Wishes Were Ignored
Dickens was beloved by many, but he was known to keep his personal life private. That may be why he wanted a small funeral. His instructions were not followed.
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Why The Korean War Technically Never Ended
The Korean War was put on hold with a ceasefire agreement in 1953, but the conflict technically never ended. Here's why.
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Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
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Here's What Really Led To The L.A. Riots
On April 29, 1992, riots erupted at the intersection of Florence Boulevard and Normandie Avenue in South Los Angeles after a verdict that shocked the country.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Dred Scott Case
Born into slavery, Dred Scott, along with his wife, Harriet, legally sued for his freedom in 1846. This is the messed up truth about the Dred Scott case.
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How Julie Hanson's Cold Case Was Finally Solved After 49 Years
The murder of Julie Hanson went unsolved for nearly 50 years. But detectives never backed down. Now, with DNA evidence, they finally got their man.
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How A Top-Secret Organization Secured An Early Victory In The Korean War
The Korean War isn't as talked about as others in U.S. history, but it had a huge impact on modern life. Here's the agency that found early success in that war.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was devastating, but bad decisions made it worse than it had to be. Here are some messed up things that happened during Hurricane Katrina.
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A Look At Dorothea Puente's Relationship With Everson Gillmouth
Everson Gillmouth's relationship with serial killer Dorothea Puente ended the way too many of hers did: with him dead.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Dictators
From being embalmed for eternal display to being stolen from their graves, here's what happened to the bodies of some of the most notorious dictators.
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How The French And Indian War Changed Louisiana
While most of the focus of the French and Indian War was around present-day Canada, one event built the foundation of the Louisiana we know today.
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Why The I-70 Killer May Have Killed A Man By Mistake
In the case of the so-called I-70 Killer, who was active in the spring of 1992, all of his victims fit a specific profile, with one exception.
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The Truth About King Henry VIII's Wives Who Died In Childbirth
King Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
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This Is What Happened To The Original Occupants Of Las Vegas
Before it became famous as Sin City, the area that is currently known as Las Vegas, Nevada was home to a significant number of Native Americans.
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Details About Marie Antoinette And Axel Von Fersen's Secret Love Affair
For decades Marie Antoinette wrote secret love letters to Swedish Count Axel von Fersen, revealing she had an intimate and passionate relationship with him.
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How The Fountain Of Youth Myth Was Born
It's said that Ponce de Leon found himself in Florida, where he fruitlessly searched for the Fountain of Youth before being mortally wounded by a native arrow.
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What You Didn't Know About The Pet Mozart Had
It's fitting that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers of all time, would have a bird -- specifically, a starling -- as a pet.
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Why Death Masks Were Important To Ancient Egyptians
Atop the remains were often masks that covered the faces of the dead, a practice seen from the Middle Kingdom all the way until the 1st century CE in Egypt.
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The Disturbing History Of Viruses Escaping From Research Labs
Lab leaks do happen. Truly heinous pathogens and poxes have escaped from research facilities and government institutions in countries all over the world.
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This Former President Actually Misplaced Nuclear Launch Codes
The duties of the president carry varying degrees of importance, but none is more important than the care of the codes to launch a nuclear missile strike.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Rome
Prison is a living hell, but in many cases it was much worse in the distant past. Here's what it was like for prisoners in ancient Rome.
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What You Should Know About The Second Industrial Revolution
The changes that came with the Second Industrial Revolution radically altered the daily life of working people, and not always for the better.
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Marco Polo Claimed To Hear This During His Travels
Marco Polo claimed to hear strange voices during his journey through Asia. Whose voices were these, what effect did they have on other travelers?
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These Two Buildings From The 1893 World's Fair Are Still In Use
Despite its focus on the future, many of the fair's buildings didn't last much past the end of the event, as they were designed to be temporary. But not all.
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