The True Story Of American Medical Student Grave Robbers
Grave robbers have been around for as long as humans have been burying their dead beneath the ground and was prevalent in the 1800s.
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The Most Bizarre Laws In Elizabethan England
Although the strange and seemingly ridiculous Elizabethan laws could be chalked up to tyranny, paranoia, or lust for power, they served a purpose for the time.
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The Truth About Pirate Eyepatches
The assumption that pirates wear eyepatches didn't just spring out of thin air. Pirates actually did wear them, and not for reasons most people would think.
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The Intense True Story Of The New York City Draft Riots
One of the most intense and violent protests includes the New York City draft riots that took place from July 13 to July 16 in 1863.
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The Former Klansman Who Joined The Supreme Court
We can't fully do justice to Hugo Black's vast legacy or complexity. But we'll try to present compelling facts and let a jury of our readers judge our execution
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The Spy Ring That Helped George Washington Win The American Revolution
One of the most important espionage efforts during the Revisionary War was the Culper Spy Ring, which helped George Washington win the American Revolution.
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Do People Actually Inhabit Easter Island?
Easter Island already had a name, Rapa Nui, and was home to a rich culture that flourished there long before its "discovery." Do people still live there?
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What Was Wyatt Earp's Buntline Special?
Perhaps even larger than Earp's myth was that of his signature weapon, the epic "Buntline Special," a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 12-inch barrel.
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The True Story Of The Women Who Voiced Axis Sally
Axis Sally was voiced by two women. Mildred Gillars and Rita Zucca were both Americans who found themselves abroad when the war started.
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This Is The Reason Pirates Wore Earrings
A pirate's costume is not complete without an eye patch and gold hoop earring, but it turns out that the earring is more than just a fashion statement.
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The True Story Of Vlad The Impaler's Hungarian Labyrinth-Prison
The Panoptikum is a one-mile-long series of corridors and prison chambers, part of a six-mile-long labyrinth that comprises one of the oldest parts of Budapest.
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The Surprisingly Respectable Pirate Code Of Conduct
If you thought pirates from centuries past were just a bunch of rum-swilling, sword-swinging looters and thieves, you may be underestimating their civility.
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The History Of Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Explained
Egypt's Valley of the Kings and the tombs within continue to offer new insights into ancient Egypt to this day. Here's it's history explained.
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The Time Teddy Roosevelt Quit Politics To Become A Cowboy
In 1883, rising politician Teddy Roosevelt swapped suits for spurs and took to the United States Badlands to seek freedom, heal from grief, and become a cowboy.
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What Was Wyatt Earp's Childhood Really Like?
Wyatt Earp is remembered as a pioneering lawman of the Wild West and had a life filled with the stuff of American legend and lore.
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The Truth About Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome
While not as common as their male counterparts, female gladiators made an impression on Romans. Here's the truth about female gladiators in ancient Rome.
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The Deadliest Airship Accidents In History
Zeppelins and airships were, well, incredibly dangerous. And many times, disaster did happen — and many, many people died.
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This Is What Really Happened During The Mafia-Camorra War
In the early 20th century, a gang war in New York City between the Mafia and the Camorra would create the template for organized crime in America.
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Here's How Much Secret Service Agents Really Make
There are many possible jobs a Secret Service agent might have, and they include a lot more than just protecting the president.
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A Look At The Assassination Attempts Against Harry Truman
While some U.S. presidents have been killed by assassins, President Harry Truman faced two attempts on his life and survived.
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Camorra: The Truth About Italy's Most Successful Crime Group
The Sicilian Mafia may have found success in the United States, but in Italy, the Camorra is the top dog of the world of organized crime.
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The Story Of The First Woman In America To Earn A Medical Degree
Here's the story of America's first female physician, or at least, the first one to do it by graduating from medical school: Elizabeth Blackwell.
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How The Rockefeller Family Really Got So Rich
Through the 1900s, the Rockefellers were at the top of the list of America's richest families, with notable politicians and businessmen among their ranks.
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The Assassination Of Julius Caesar Explained
The vicious assassination of the all-powerful consul of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar, occurred on March 15, 44 BC -- the now infamous Ides of March.
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The True Story Behind The Last Massacre
In February of 1911, one of the last clashes between Native Americans and United States forces -- "the Last Massacre" -- occurred in Humboldt County, Nevada.
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The Maritime Torture Worse Than Walking The Plank
Keelhauling combines the best parts of waterboarding, rusted razor shaving, and literal salt in wounds that will leave you wishing you'd walked the plank.
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The Real Reason JFK Was Begged To Wear Hats
Indeed, so famous was John Kennedy for not wearing hats that something of an urban legend has sprung up that he single-handedly killed the hat industry.
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