Various cultures have ideas and stories about fantasy utopias. This is the strange medieval fairy-tale of Cockaigne, land of laziness and earthly delights.
Old photographs show inexplicable vertical smoke trails near nuclear explosions. Here's why those wispy columns of smoke were around some of the bombs.
Prince Andrew's friendship with Jeffery Epstein cost the royal dearly, but money troubles may have been a catalyst for their friendship in the first place.
When King Charles wed Princess Diana on July 29, 1981, Prince Andrew experienced a wake-up call that some experts believe profoundly impacted his life.
The Bible is rife with characters whose stories' have been passed down through the millennia. This is the story of Ishmael, the first born son of Abraham.
The Bible tells Mordecai's story in the Book of Esther. The cousins worked together to save the Jews from slaughter, leading to the Jewish holiday of Purim.
In the early days of the Central Powers aggression ahead of World War I, U.S. leadership was adamant about not getting involved. This is why the US entered WWI.
These days, though not perfect, the pharmaceutical industry is well-regulated. However, in the 19th century, the truth about pharmacies was pretty disturbing.
Elmer's Glue comes from an unlikely company -- one that makes dairy products. That company's mascot was integral in how the glue became known as "Elmer's."
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
Like many things in the Victorian era, some staircases built back then didn't seem to take safety into account. Here's why the staircases were so dangerous.
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
It started around the same time as the Roswell incident. Here's a look inside the Air Force's secret 1950's UFO-investigation program, Project Blue Book.
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.