The First Person To Successfully Use The Temporary Insanity Defense
In 1859, a congressman shot another man on the street. This is the story of Daniel Sickles, the first person to successfully use the temporary insanity defense.
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Why Members Of The Royal Family Are Buried In Coffins Lined With Lead
It should come as no surprise that when it comes to matters of death and burial, the reach of royal tradition extends even to the great beyond.
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The Real Reason Princess Diana Didn't Have An Open Casket Funeral
Princess Diana died tragically in a car accident in 1997 and didn't have an open casket funeral for a number of reasons.
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What You Need To Know About The Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, but much of the details about it have been made up over the centuries.
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The Historical Figure That Over 40% Of People Want To Run America
In a time of increasing political polarization and crises, many in the public might well wonder how past historical figures would handle today's challenges.
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The Messed Up Truth About This Children's Survival Reality Show
Kid Nation was a CBS reality show that aired in 2007. In the show, 40 kids were thrown into a deserted town and made to create their own society.
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The Gunfight That Made Wild Bill Hickok Famous
The McCanles Massacre made James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok a legend , yet no one knows exactly what started the shoot-out or the truth of Hickok's involvement.
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Prince Philip Won't Lie In State. Here's Why
Prince Philip would have ordinarily received a state funeral, including the tradition of lying in state, but that is not going to happen.
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Fascinating Facts About Windsor Castle
Twenty-five miles from Central London, on the banks of the River Thames, lie the grounds of Windsor Castle, an opulent residence of the British Royal Family.
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The Morbid Reason The Royal Family Always Packs An All-Black Outfit When Traveling
One example of an unusual royal rule is that members of the royal family are required to bring a spare set of black clothing whenever they go on a trip.
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What Really Happened During The 1929 Stock Market Crash
One of the worst parts about the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was that society went from years of optimism and prosperity to disaster in the blink of an eye.
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Who Is The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Justin Welby?
While the Archbishop of Canterbury's name, Justin Welby, might not resonate with everyone outside the United Kingdom, his position certainly does.
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Why The Royal Vault Won't Be Prince Philip's Final Resting Place
Following a church service, Prince Philip will be interred, but it will only be a temporary resting place for the duke.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Unusual Coffin
The prince didn't want to "lie in state" (be on display for the public), and wanted the entire affair to be of "minimal fuss." He also selected a unique coffin.
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What The Union Jack Flag Really Means
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags and one of the most iconic in the world.
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Who Will Inherit Prince Philip's Sizable Estate?
Following the death of Prince Philip, royalty watchers around the world have been asking what exactly his personal estate entails, and who might inherit it.
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Details You Missed In Prince Philip's Coat Of Arms
Some English traditions hold fast. Some are the product of artistry, and subject to aesthetic interpretation. Such is the case with coats of arms.
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The Surprising Truth About The Land Rover Hearse That Will Carry Prince Philip
The prince chose an electric car -- a Land Rover -- to convey his body during his funeral, which doubles up as a gesture of respect to his military service.
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These Are The Longest Living British Royals Ever
When Prince Philip died on April 9, he was the third longest-lived British royal in history, but other royals have achieved similar longevity.
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Here's What The Flag Over Prince Philip's Coffin Really Means
Prince Philip, the companion of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 17.
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The True Story Of The Fire That Destroyed The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress has been threatened by numerous obstacles over 200 years. This is the true story of the fire that destroyed the Library of Congress.
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Here's How Serial Killer Dorothea Puente Was Finally Caught
Dorothea Puente was a convicted serial killer suspected of murdering nine people during the 1980s in Sacramento, California.
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The Rules Of A British Royal Funeral Explained
Everything that takes place within the British monarchy is tightly controlled and done according to strict rules, including royal funerals.
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What It Was Like To Be A POW In The American Revolution
12,000 Americans POWs died in the Revolutionary War. Both sides had more prisoners than they had resources for, and the outcome quickly became bleak for POWs.
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The Surprising Thing Andy Warhol Added To Some Of His Paintings
Warhol's work has long sparked controversy in the art world. Some of his most famous art made use of popular iconography such as brand logos and famous faces.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Gruesome Death
The most notorious pirate of all time would have to be Edward Teach -- Blackbeard, a formidable foe who suffered a grim and protracted death in battle.
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The Untold Truth Of The Origins Of The Yiddish Language
Yiddish is a thousand-year old tongue that is emblematic of the Jewish diaspora that has persisted not only over the language's life, but before its existence.
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