The Double Life Of The Children's Author Who Spied For The British
Arthur Ransome was an MI6 spy turned children's book author, who had ties to the Bolsheviks.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1948 Palestinian Displacement
For many Palestinians, al-Nakba not only refers to the forced expulsion from 1947 to 1949 but evokes the entire history of Palestinian displacement.
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The Untold Truth Of The Frankford Slasher
Over a five-year period between 1985 and 1990, the Frankford Slasher preyed upon women in a rough neighborhood in Philadelphia.
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What Really Happened With The Intruder In Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom
Michael Fagan broke into Queen Elizabeth's bedroom in the summer of 1982, but why exactly did he do it? And what did he do when he got there?
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How Teddy Roosevelt Almost Died In The Amazon
Some of the remarkable things that happened to Teddy Roosevelt came about as a result of his stubborn desire to achieve exactly what he set out to do.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Sketchy Brother
Think your siblings are embarrassing? They've probably got nothing on Jimmy Carter's brother, Billy — the man who brought us Billy Beer and a Libyan scandal.
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How The White House Got Burned During The War Of 1812
During the War of 1812, British troops marched into Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House, the Capitol, and several other buildings.
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What You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso's Blue Period
Long before rising to the top of the art world, Pablo Picasso struggled personally and financially during his Blue Period — a battle reflected in his art.
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The Brutal Death Of King Herod
King Herod reigned in Judea from approximately 72-74 BCE until approximately 1 BCE and is one of the key secondary figures in New Testament history.
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Arthur Shawcross: How Many Victims Did The Serial Killer Have?
Serial killer Arthur Shawcross, better known as the Genesee River Killer, tormented upstate New York for decades. Could those murders have been prevented?
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The Wild True Story Of The 1993 Storm Of The Century
1993's Storm of the Century cut a trail of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, creating everything from deadly floods and blizzards to tornados.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Margaret Thatcher's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
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How The French And Indian War Impacted The American Revolution
Beginning in 1754, the French and Indian War was fought between Britain and France, who each tried to expand their territories across North America.
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The Untold Truth Of Golda Meir
It's clear that Israel as we know it wouldn't exist without the wit and leadership of Golda Meir - but how much do you know about the iconic leader, really?
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The Most Dangerous Drugs Throughout History
There have been a lot of changes in the drug industry through the centuries, with drugs coming and going, and offering to cure a variety of ailments.
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Things You Didn't Know About The Palace Of Placentia
Known as Greenwich Palace from 1498 to 1694, the Palace of Placentia is now a cultural heritage site that is open to the public in London.
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The Real Reason Monaco Doesn't Have A King Or Queen
Unlike nearby European monarchies, Monaco's sovereign has actual political power. However, the monarch is not styled 'king.' Here's why.
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The Wild True Story Of The Man Who Tried To Protect People From Gravity
American businessman Roger Babson was on a mission to save people from what he considered to be out greatest enemy: gravity.
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What You Should Know About The Royal Pets
For the British Royal Family, it's all about the dogs. Other animals have entered castle grounds, but it's canines that are the essential royal companions.
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The Aftermath Of The Great Depression Is More Messed Up Than You Know
International trends, federal laws, local ordinances, and prejudices all steered response to the depression, and its aftermath is still in effect right now.
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Here's Where We Got The Word 'Genocide'
While mass killings based on religious, social, or ethnic basis have happened throughout history, there wasn't actually a word for 'genocide; until 1944.
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Here's How The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Discovered
The Dead Sea scrolls were discovered over 70 years ago in the Qumran Caves in a series of events that sound like they're straight out of an Indiana Jones movie.
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Inside The Amazing Artistry Of 3D Tattoos
We now have the tools to bring to life some of the most lucid, unbelievable products of human imagination and craft: the mind-blowing artistry of 3D tattoos.
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A Look At John Wesley Hardin's Face-Off With Wild Bill Hickok
The two gunslingers found much to relate to in one another when they crossed paths in 1871 and were thrust into a face-off, albeit one that never turned deadly.
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Mozart Died Penniless. Here's Why
But even the world's greatest artistic geniuses — like Mozart — are not exempt from money troubles.
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What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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Visiting Dracula's Castle? You Can Get A Weird Freebie
Fans of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula" will now have a chance to get a super weird freebie when they visit Bran Castle.
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