The Truth About The Atlanta 1996 Olympics Bombing
An act of domestic terrorism interrupted the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and called attention to excessive police and media tactics.
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The Truth About The Pappygate Bourbon Heist
In 2013, more than 200 bottles of rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon disappeared from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. The incident was dubbed "Pappygate."
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Islands That Hold Dark Secrets
There's no shortage of islands that are still harboring some chilling secrets... so let's talk about those places.
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The Truth About The Spokane Killer's Childhood
Like many serial killers, Robert Lee Bates Jr.'s childhood was far from ideal. Did his traumatic early years lead him to become The Spokane Serial Killer?
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The Messed Up History Of Stanford University
Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, but it has a checkered past. This is the messed up history of Stanford University.
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The Real Reason Maximilian Kolbe Was Declared A Saint After Auschwitz
Maximilian Kolbe eventually entered a Franciscan order. He became a Franciscan Friar and was ordained a priest in 1918 at 24 years old.
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The Fascinating History Of The Didgeridoo
No, a "didgeridoo" isn't a wondrous, magical kids' toy of imagination brandished by Mary Poppins, nor is it a rare Dungeons and Dragons trinket from a wizard.
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The Time Wild Bill Hickok Battled A Bear
There have been few who matched the talent for self-mythology of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, whose gift for fabrication has become absolutely legendary.
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How Christopher Columbus Nearly Starved His Crew To Death
Christopher Columbus had gravely under-calculated the size of the Earth relative to the already accepted estimations, so supplies ran short.
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Here's How This Religious Sect Copied Adam And Eve's Lifestyle
The Adamites were a sect of 15th century Hussites who were convinced that God wanted them to strip off their clothes. If you're wondering why, read on.
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The Truth About The Intense Manhunt For Adolf Eichmann
Adolf Eichmann was one of the key players in the design of the "Final Solution," Nazi Germany's plan for the genocide of all Jews during World War II.
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What Caused The Hiroshima Shadows?
On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in the hope that it would end its bitter battle against Japan during World War II.
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The Truth About The Woman Who Saved Anne Frank's Diary
The woman who saved Anne Frank's diary was also the woman who tried to save Anne Frank herself, along with the others hiding with her, from German persecution.
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Madam C.J. Walker Was The First To Accomplish This
Madam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for inventing a line of hair products that made her successful.
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What You Should Know About The Last Native Speaker Of Manx
The Isle of Man is an island that lies between England and Ireland and that lost its final native speaker in 1974. This is the story of his life and language.
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The Truth About The First Modern Olympic Death
Despite all of their preparation and training, athletes at the Olympics are not immune from life-threatening, even deadly health problems as they compete.
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The Real Reason South Africa Didn't Compete In The Olympics For Over 20 Years
The Olympic Games are a global, feel-good get-together but South Africa that didn't compete for over two decades for a very, very good reason. Here's why:
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Why The Philippines Celebrates The 4th Of July
The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4, and for a time, the Philippines also honored their independence on that date.
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The Deadliest Building Collapses In History
Sometimes large buildings come tumbling down, and when they do, they're monumental disasters that shake the world to its core.
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The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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Here's Why Denmark Celebrates America's Independence Day Every Year
Nations that celebrate the independence days of other countries are in the vast minority. Why does Denmark get down with American independence every year?
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The Sad Truth About Horses In The Battle Of Yorktown
If you studied history in an American classroom, you're likely familiar with the Battle of Yorktown. You might not know the story of the horses, though.
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How Many People Have Died During The Tour De France?
The Tour de France is one of the most grueling athletic endeavors created, and there's bound to be some fatalities during the race's long history.
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The Truth About Jennie Wade In The Battle Of Gettysburg
The American Civil War began in 1861, and by June 1863, the war had moved to Pennsylvania where the Union Army and the Confederates clashed at Gettysburg.
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The Scary Thing Amazon's Facial Recognition Can Do
Amazon's facial recognition was launched with the promise to dramatically increase developers' use of machine learning in the analysis of digital images.
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Every Pride Flag Explained
Sexuality is even more varied than the colors of the rainbow, and there are some brilliantly beautiful flags to show it. Here's what those symbols really mean.
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The Real Reason Spider-Man Visited The Pope
Unless you're at a particularly interesting costume party, it's unlikely you'd see Spider-Man and the pope anywhere near one another, but it happened this year.
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