Details You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Amy Archer-Gilligan
Amy Archer-Gilligan ran a nursing home in Windsor, Connecticut, and is thought to have poisoned between 20 and 100 of the elderly people left in her care.
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The Biggest Lies The British Royal Family Ever Told
The British royal family has a history of unsolved mysteries and odd occurrences, almost all of which seem to have involved some secrecy or even blatant lies.
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Benedict IX: What You Need To Know About The 12-Year-Old Pope
From 1958 to 2013, the average age of a man elected to the papacy was 70, while the average age at death was 79. But that wasn't the case for Pope Benedict IX.
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Whatever Happened To Titanic Survivor J. Bruce Ismay?
English businessman J. Bruce Ismay was the chairman and managing director of the White Star Line, the British shipping company that owned the Titanic.
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What Happens To The Pope's Ring When He Dies?
Not only is there a meticulous process the Vatican must follow upon the death of the pope, but there's a formal process of papal succession to be set in motion.
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Terrifying Stories Of Real-Life Stepmothers
There are real evil stepmothers out there, and their stories aren't for the faint of heart. They make Snow White's stepmother look like an angel from above.
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Boycott: The Wild Origins Of The Term Explained
The word boycott is nowadays widely used whenever a product or person is protested, but it first came into use as part of eviction resistance and a rent strike.
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Have Any Popes Ever Been Married?
In the long history of the Catholic Church there have been a handful of married popes, including Saint Peter, the Apostle, who is considered the first pope.
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Whatever Happened To The Fab Five's Jimmy King?
When they debuted in the '91-'92 season, Michigan's "Fab Five" class was one of the hottest basketball teams in the country. Here's what happened to Jimmy King.
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Whatever Happened To The Fab Five's Ray Jackson?
The University of Michigan's "Fab Five" recruiting class of 1991 was among the most talented in NCAA history. Here's what happened to Ray Jackson.
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The Untold Truth Of The Chilean Miner Rescue
Dust filled up the passageways. After the debris settled, the 33 men working in the tunnels realized they were trapped more than 2,300 feet below ground.
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The Unknown Story Of Blackbeard's Reformed Civilian Life
Arguably the most famous real-life pirate of all time was Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Here's the story of how he pretended to be a civilian.
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The Untold Truth Of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
On February 11, 2013, the then-Pope Benedict XVI made an announcement that stunned the Vatican and Catholics around the world: He intended to retire.
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Everyday Inventions Everyone Hated At First
New technology ending in disaster has been a recurring theme, even with the most seemingly innocuous of inventions.
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How The Rothschild Family Really Got So Rich
The Rothschild family has dominated the banking industry and influenced the economic history of Europe for over 200 years.
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How The Nobel Prize Is Financed With Blood Money
Nobel's brilliance as a chemist, as well as his experience developing explosives for the military during the Crimean War, saw him go on to make a fortune.
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This Is How John Wayne Gacy Was Finally Caught
Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy brutally murdered 33 men and boys from 1972 until his arrest in the final days of 1978.
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The Tragic Truth About The Woman Who Nearly Assassinated Mussolini
On April 7, 1926, the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini survived what would be the closest of four assassination attempts on his life.
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How The Seven Wonders Of The Natural World Were Chosen
Earth is filled with beauty and wonder, and choosing seven geographical locations as the most wondrous on the planet is no easy feat.
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What You Should Know About The Mysterious Georgia Guidestones
Located in a field about two hours northeast of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones cover 10 principles for a prosperous, enlightened future.
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Here's How Harold Shipman Was Finally Caught
Notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman was arrested in 1998, and by the time he was caught, he had killed over 200 people.
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How The Ford Family Really Got So Rich
The story goes Henry Ford invented the assembly line, used it to make cars, and became incredibly rich. But is it true? Here's how Henry Ford made his fortune.
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This Is The Most Powerful Empire In History
What empire in history fits the bill of most powerful, perhaps with some colorful history thrown in as well? For that, we should turn to ancient Rome.
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The Most Shocking True Crime Revelations, Every Year Since 1999
It seems 21st century audiences are positively obsessed with true crime. These are the most shocking true crime revelations, every year since 1999.
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The Surprising Thing J.D. Salinger Did While Writing 'The Catcher In The Rye'
J.D. Salinger's aimless drifting came to an end with the encouragement of a Columbia professor named Whit Burnett, who recognized Salinger's distinct talent.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Amelia Dyer
It's particularly creepy when the crimes are carried out against babies, and that was the case with Amelia Dyer, a "baby farmer" in 19th century England.
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The Caribbean Art Exhibit You Need Diving Equipment To Visit
MUSA Cancun is an underwater art exhibit that looks like it would be an ancient, mysterious site, if only weren't a mere decade-old installation.
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