Who Is Ishmael In The Bible?
The Bible is rife with characters whose stories' have been passed down through the millennia. This is the story of Ishmael, the first born son of Abraham.
Read More-
-
Who Was Mordecai From The Bible?
The Bible tells Mordecai's story in the Book of Esther. The cousins worked together to save the Jews from slaughter, leading to the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Read More -
Famed Occultist Aleister Crowley's Secret Life As A World War I Spy
Famed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.
Read More -
Who Owns The White House?
The White House is an iconic part of the United States that was built on the orders of George Washington. So who owns it? You might be surprised.
Read More -
Why Did The US Enter WWI?
In the early days of the Central Powers aggression ahead of World War I, U.S. leadership was adamant about not getting involved. This is why the US entered WWI.
Read More -
Famous Things Defaced By Tourists
The act of vandalizing places that are deeply meaningful to the human experience is sadly commonplace. Here are some of the most glaring examples.
Read More -
Richard Nixon's Daughter Is Married To Another Former President's Grandson
Former President Richard Nixon might be infamous for the Watergate scandal, but his daughter famously married another former head of state's grandson.
Read More -
The Disturbing Truth About Pharmacies In The 19th Century
These days, though not perfect, the pharmaceutical industry is well-regulated. However, in the 19th century, the truth about pharmacies was pretty disturbing.
Read More -
The History Of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine Is More Complex Than You Realize
The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" is a whimsical, childlike song, that was a big hit for the band, but the history is more complex than you realize.
Read More -
The Unexpected Origin Of Elmer's Glue (And Who It's Named After)
Elmer's Glue comes from an unlikely company -- one that makes dairy products. That company's mascot was integral in how the glue became known as "Elmer's."
Read More -
Who Is Job From The Bible?
The Book of Job is one of the most discussed and debated parts of the Bible, and for good reason. So who exactly is Job? Here's the full story,
Read More -
Incredible True Stories Of Black Soldiers In The American Civil War
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
Read More -
Musicians Who Converted To New Religions
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
Read More -
Why Victorian Staircases Were So Dangerous
Like many things in the Victorian era, some staircases built back then didn't seem to take safety into account. Here's why the staircases were so dangerous.
Read More -
12 Of The Worst Generals Of The American Civil War
The Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse.
Read More -
How Prince Andrew's Life Changed After His Infamous BBC Newsnight Interview
After the infamous "Newsnight" interview when Emily Maitlis grilled Prince Andrew, his life changed in many different ways. Here's the story.
Read More -
Religions You May Not Have Heard Of
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
Read More -
Inside The Secret 1950s Air Force UFO-Investigation Program, Project Blue Book
It started around the same time as the Roswell incident. Here's a look inside the Air Force's secret 1950's UFO-investigation program, Project Blue Book.
Read More -
What Happened To The Inventor Of The Trapper Keeper?
Functional and stylish, Mead's Trapper Keeper was the quintessential 1980s school binder. Here's what happened to the inventor, E. Bryant Crutchfield.
Read More -
Tragic Stories From The Life And Reign Of Hawaii's Last Monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.
Read More -
Things People Get Wrong About Working At NASA
If you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect.
Read More -
This Is How Many Kennedy Family Members Have Run For President
The Kennedy family is perhaps the United States' most famous political dynasty. Over the years, multiple members have run for president - but just how many?
Read More -
The Maui Wildfires Just Made History With This Grim Statistic
The Maui wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina made history with a grim statistic, even as hundreds of people were still unaccounted for.
Read More -
Stories From Egyptian Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Not every ancient Egyptian myth is appropriate for school kids. From risqué to eerie, these are the ancient Egyptian myths they couldn't teach you in school.
Read More -
What Is Ifa And What Do Followers Believe?
Ifa began in Africa and made its way across the world. Today, it's even practiced in some regions of the United States. So what exactly is it?
Read More -
How The Witch Trial Of Goody Garlick Shook A 17th-Century Town
The witch trial of Goody Garlick, a 17th-century working-class woman in East Hampton, New York, shook the 17th-century town. Here's the story.
Read More -
The Reason People Used To Have To Get Blood Tests Before Marrying
Years ago, people used to be required to get blood tests before marrying in the United States. As of 2019, that's no longer the case - here's why.
Read More
