New Orleans lore invokes ideas of an underworld involving a variety of supernatural possibilities, so it makes sense there are vampire communities in the city.
Bathrooms might be safe havens today, but back in the Victorian era, things were a bit different - they were full of dangers that led to countless deaths.
Back in the 1800s, a product called Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup was marketed as a solution to getting teething infants to sleep. But it did far worse.
Santeria is a lesser known religion that evolved out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Still popular in Cuba, here's what it is and what followers believe.
The strange 2001 disappearance of Branson Perry has raised dark theories about what could have happened to him, but police have not been able to mount a case.
If you haven't heard of Santa Muerte, the Mexican-Catholic folklore goddess of death, you might soon - she's part of a fast-growing faith. Here's the story.
The NFL Hall of Fame has a long history, and its location in Canton is the result of a few things - but it was one factor in particular that sealed the deal.
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
Arising in the 19th century, the Baha'i faith is largely based on the writings of Baha Allah. Today, followers are persecuted in Iran. Here's what they believe.
Through rare, Americans defecting to North Korea, or being arrested when visiting there, results in worldwide attention and complicated political problems.
History has shown that a much superior military force doesn't always easily prevail. Sometimes the underdog puts up a fierce fight, and occasionally prevails.
The myth of the water spirit Mami Wata comes from Africa and traveled with those forced overseas during the Transatlantic Slave Trade starting in 1502.
Renaissance era artist Michelangelo created several world-renowned masterpieces still revered today, but this is the only one of his works he ever signed.
When it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
Though the sight of most insects makes many pull back in disgust, ladybugs are omens of luck in many cultures. Why is this the case? Let's take a look.
Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.