How Pontiac's War Led To The American Revolution
Several Native American leaders aligned themselves with the French during the Seven Years War, including Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. The war continued until 1763.
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You Probably Didn't Know There Is A Grasshopper Trapped In A Van Gogh Painting
Van Gogh never sealed himself into a painting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a grasshopper that somehow embedded itself into one of his works.
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How Much Does The Pope Emeritus Get Paid?
The Vatican didn't have answers to many of the questions they now faced with a pontiff who wanted to step down instead of ending his life still in the papacy.
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The Truth About Victorian-Era Hygiene
Personal hygiene wasn't quite at the point where any random citizen could stroll down to the local Walmart, grab a pack of soap, and head home to their shower.
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The First Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery In Over 50 Years
The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest texts in the world. The fragments of ancient writings have informed research into religion, history, and languages.
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The Truth About The Made Up American Holiday, St. Urho's Day
If March 16th comes and goes without you realizing it's a holiday, you're not alone. But to the Finns in Minnesota, it's better known as St. Urho's Day.
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Survey Reveals The Historical Figure People Would Most Want To Swap Lives With
While daydreams often feature everyday experiences, some explore uncharted territory: superpowers, moving to paradise, and exchanging lives with someone else.
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This Is The Most Powerful King To Have Ever Lived
The most powerful king to have ever lived is someone you probably haven't even heard of, who ruled an empire you also probably haven't heard of. Here's why.
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The Story Behind The Largest Bioterrorist Attack In U.S. History
In 1984, a cult preaching free love and meditation carried out a bioterrorism attack. Here's the story behind the largest bioterrorist attack in U.S. history.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Betrayed Fellow Jews During WW2
Stella Goldschlag would become infamous for betraying her fellow Jews to the Nazis and condemning hundreds to death, but it's not as straightforward as that.
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The Wonderland Murders Explained
July 1, 1981 will forever live in criminal history infamy. But what really happened at 8763 Wonderland Avenue? Let's take a look at the Wonderland Murders.
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The Crazy True Story Of The 1910 Los Angeles Times Bombing
Over four years in the early 1900s, there were over 70 dynamite attacks across the US. This is the crazy true story of the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing.
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The Truth Of The National Museum Of Funeral History
The National Museum of Funeral History is more of an interactive, respectable tribute to the inevitable phase of life that many shy away from discussing: death.
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What You Didn't Know About The SPAM Museum
The museum started as "a small storefront company museum in a local mall," but the public cared about SPAM more than any other product and so it was renamed.
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How The Astor Family Really Got So Rich
At one point in the 19th century, the Astors owned so much real estate in the Big Apple that they earned themselves the nickname the "landlords of New York."
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The One Period In History 25% Of People Would Travel To If They Could
The idea of time travel didn't stop with the ancient poets. Scientists like Albert Einstein considered the possibility that time is relative and illusionary.
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Setsubun: The Japanese Festival Of Throwing Beans At Demons
During Setsubun, you'll see kids throwing dried soy beans at adults dancing in cloaks and wearing furry demon masks in parks or at schools come February 2-4.
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The Messed Up Truth About Homelessness In America
Homelessness puts a person and their issues through a grinder that can make it all much worse. Here's the messed up truth about homelessness in America.
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What You Didn't Know About John Dillinger's Time In The Navy
Dillinger was caught joyriding a stolen car through Indiana, and, after a showdown with police, he chose to enlist in the service rather than face punishment.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Berrima Axe Murderer
John Lynch was perhaps the most prolific serial killer in Australian history, killing as many as 10 people between the years of 1835 and 1841.
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The Truth About Japan's Last Living Swordsmiths
In Japan, swords are mythical because they were removed from the hands of their owners during the Meiji Restoration, during the country's rush to modernize.
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The Guinness World Record Involving An iPad You Could Probably Beat
Many of the challenges listed in the Guinness World Records can be surpassed with a little ingenuity -- for instance, putting the most spoons on your body.
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The Messed Up Way Marijuana Was Made Illegal
With the culture of marijuana smoking becoming more normalized, lots of folks might be asking how and why this plant was made illegal in the first place.
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What It's Really Like To Serve On A Submarine
Lurking under our waters are hidden beasts. Not the Loch Ness Monster, or some other supposedly extinct underwater dinosaur. We're talking about submarines.
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The Stunning Number Of Mark Hofmann Forgeries The LDS Had In Its Collections
Hofmann tricked many individuals and organizations, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bilking them of millions of dollars.
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The World's First Black Fighter Pilot Was More Important Than You Realize
Eugene Bullard left the post-Civil War American South to travel Europe as a boxer, vaudeville performer, and, eventually the first known Black fighter pilot
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Rules That Buddhist Monks Have To Follow
Buddhism, which started about 2,500 years ago in India, is one of the world's oldest religions with some venerable rules.
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