The Truth About Prince Philip's Last Portrait
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9, 2021, sat for a last portrait in 2017 before retiring from public service. He spent an hour posing.
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A Look At The Disappearance Of Gangster Rocco Perri
Italian-born Rocco Perri, also known as "Canada's Al Capone," exemplifies the widespread nature of mafias throughout the world.
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What It Was Really Like Being In The Wars Of The Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a three-decades-long fight between branches of one family (Yorks, Lancasters, and Tudors) over who should sit on England's throne.
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Transnistria: The Country You Can Visit That Doesn't Exist
Countries like Georgia and Moldova sprang from the U.S.S.R. It's from nations like these that "de facto governments" such as Transnistria emerged.
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This Is How King Solomon Rose To Power
Christian children in Sunday school are taught tales about Solomon's wise rulings. Biblical scholars study his writings not just as sacred writ, but literature.
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The Tragically Short Life Of Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley's work has been described as the "starting place of African-American literature." This is how she rose to prominence in Colonial America.
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The Truth About Che Guevara's Death
Argentine-born Marxist revolutionary Ernesto Guevara de la Serna -- better known as Che Guevara -- was a very wanted man by the time he was shot to death.
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The Tragic History Of The Rwandan Genocide
In 1994, almost 1 million Tutsi were murdered in Rwanda by Hutu extremists. This is the tragic history of the Rwandan genocide.
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The Assassination Attempt On FDR
As President-elect Roosevelt hoisted himself into the car, several shots rang out into that mid-February night. Before the smoke cleared, five would be wounded.
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This Is How Much Jonas Salk Was Worth When He Died
Dr. Salk spent most of his career trying to find a cure for polio, a devastating childhood illness that affected over 15,000 Americans per year at its peak.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated
For most people, there was probably little to note about April 14, 1865. However, this warm spring day would end in tragedy for President Abraham Lincoln.
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Survey Reveals The Least Popular AC/DC Album
Like any other band with a career that spans decades, there will be some AC/DC LPs that won't match the consistency of musical and lyrical quality fans expect.
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A Look At The Disappearance Of A Dungeons & Dragons Prodigy
When a teen prodigy disappeared, it forever tainted the reputation of 'Dungeons & Dragons.' Did the game even have anything to do with the teen's disappearance?
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The British Royal Title That Can Never Be Used Again
King Edwards VIII's love for a divorced woman brought shame on the British royal family, so now no one gets to use the nickname he had.
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The Truth About Ross Perot's Relationship With John McCain
John McCain was famously respected on both sides of the aisle - but one opponent, Ross Perot, didn't share that same esteem. Here's what caused the rift.
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What Really Happened During The Bataan Death March
During WWII, tens of thousands of soldiers were taken prisoner by Japanese forces and forced to march to their POW camp.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Traditional Gun Salutes To Honor The Queen's Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95th birthday on April 21, and one tradition in honor of her birthday includes various gun salutes.
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The Real Reason The Queen Celebrates Her Birthday Twice Every Year
Among a slew of other perks, Queen Elizabeth II also gets two birthdays each year. But why?
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover certainly had his share of detractors and enemies, and even had an attempt on his life before entering office.
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The Eerie Quotes And Carvings You Can Find In The Paris Catacombs
Deep inside the Paris Catacombs, you'll find eerie quotes and carvings among this "empire of the dead." Read the messages the dead have left underneath Paris.
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Who Was The First Person To Claim A Sasquatch Sighting?
Despite the lack of corroborating evidence to prove his myriad sightings through the years, many people still swear that Sasquatch/Bigfoot truly exists.
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Why Charles Darwin's Father Was Disappointed In Him
Charles Darwin's was a 19th century scientist whose theories on evolution challenged the existing scientific and religious dogma.
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The True Story Of The Circulation War Between Hearst And Pulitzer
William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer's heated competition basically invented clickbait. Oh, and there's a chance that they helped start a war.
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The Most Disturbing Stories Surrounding The Tiananmen Square Protests
Tiananmen Square protests progressed into a bloody battle where everyday civilians of all ages and backgrounds sided with the students.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Scottie Pippen's Oldest Son, Antron
Basketball great Scottie Pippen is grieving the loss of his first child and oldest son, Antron, who reportedly died on April 18, 2021.
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The Massive Number Of Wives King Solomon Had
King Solomon was a wealthy ancient king of Israel whose wisdom made him a key figure in the historical narrative of the Old Testament.
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The Tragic Life Of Mithridates, The Poison King
From his birth all the way until his death, accounts of Mithridates' life were filled with legends, prophesies, and folklore.
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