The American General Who Was Captured By North Koreans In The Korean War
While enlisted men and officers are often captured while wars rage, it is almost unheard of for such a high-ranking officer to become a prisoner of war.
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This Was The First Commercial Airline In History
Created by American aviator pioneer Thomas W. Benoist, the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line carried over 1,200 passengers from January to May 1914.
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Details About The Boston Strangler's Death
Albert DeSalvo was dubbed the Boston Strangler after a string of 13 murders from June 14, 1962 to January 4, 1964. His victims ranged in age from 19 to 85.
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What Happened To Kiki Camarena's Wife?
On the day of his abduction, DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena was supposed to meet up with his wife, but she would never see him again. Where is she today?
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This Was The Secret To Jesse Owens' Speed
How did Jesse Owens become one of the greatest speedsters to ever compete? It was partly due to a very specific (and unusual) technique.
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Boston Strangler: The Truth About Albert DeSalvo's Childhood
Albert DeSalvo was known by many names — the Measuring Man, the Green Man, and the Boston Strangler. How did he become a serial killer? It started in childhood.
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Who Won The Battle Of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place after the battles at Lexington and Concord as the colonial rebels wanted to keep British troops contained in Boston.
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What You Didn't Know About The Second Boston Tea Party
The first Boston Tea Party sent a message to The Crown that at least some Americans were up to here with British interference in their laws and their commerce.
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Competitive Walking Was Once The Biggest Sport In The World
Walking: That thing that nobody does enough of in the sedentary throes of modernity's chair-bound lifestyles. Fortunately, there's a solution — walk, you fools!
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What Vikings In 800 AD Really Ate
Although there isn't much written documentation about their eating habits, some believe the Viking diet was in fact richer than the average English peasant's.
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The Stunning Number Of Corgis The Queen Has Owned In Her Life
While dogs might be man's best friend, it is Pembroke Welsh Corgis that became Queen Elizabeth II's pet of choice. The love affair began on her 18th birthday.
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What You Should Know About Tenochtitlan's Main Temple
Mexico City's Templo Mayor is its ceremonial and cultural heart — still partially standing centuries later. Its history is both blood-soaked and fascinating.
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Why The French And Indian War's Name Is Misleading
The French and Indian War started in 1754, and in North America, set the stage for the American Revolution in which the United States became independent.
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The Truth About Rodney Alcala's Time In The Military
Signs of the Rodney Alcala's descent into becoming a brutal serial killer started as early as the early 1960s while Alcala was enlisted in the U.S. Army.
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How A Silly Blunder Led To John Wesley Hardin's Final Capture
John Wesley Hardin was known for his lightning reflexes. But they faltered when he needed them. He landed behind bars, bringing his life on the run to an end.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Troubles With Money
Sir Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership during WWII, but the former prime minister apparently wasn't as good when it came to managing finances.
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The Shady Truth About Mozart's Father
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not only one of the most famous classical music composers of all time, he is also well-known for having been a child prodigy.
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What You Should Know About The Tea Involved In The Boston Tea Party
The story goes that in 1773, patriots, disguised as Native Americans, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped tea overboard in protest of English taxation.
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The Battle Of Waterloo Finally Explained
The final downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte came on June 18, 1815, near a small Belgian village called Waterloo. Here's the Battle of Waterloo finally explained.
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The Odd Form Of Ammunition The Patriots Resorted To In The Battle Of Bunker Hill
For whatever reason -- Colonel Prescott's troops were working the dark and mistook one hill for another, perhaps -- he fortified Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill.
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This Is The Difference Between A Coffin And A Casket
While both are used for housing a body for a viewing or burial, there is a difference between a coffin and a casket, and it all comes down to the shape.
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What Really Happened To The Hula Valley?
In the 1950s, Palestinians living in the Hula Valley were displaced and the wetlands were drained. But it was a complete disaster and has since been reversed.
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The Most Dangerous Queens Throughout History
Quite a few queens have ruled through history, and some of them were not to be crossed. Here are some of the most dangerous queens throughout history.
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The Fake Heiress Who Conned America's Banks In The 1800s
Elizabeth "Betty" Bigley was a con woman who managed to steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims in both the U.S. and Canada.
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This City Was Captured For Over A Year During The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was a turning point in U.S. history for a variety of reasons, and this large city once surrendered to British and First Nation forces.
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The Earth's Most Dangerous Mountains To Climb
Thousands of climbers and adventure enthusiasts attempt summits to these treacherous peaks every year, despite risky and dangerous conditions.
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True Stories Of The First Railroad Accidents Everyone Forgot
Fine-tuning the railroad system has been a true trial-and-error process, with lots of messy accidents along the way, including ones that everyone has forgotten.
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