Historical Figures From 'We Didn't Start The Fire' You Don't Know Anything About
In "We Didn't Start the Fire," Billy Joel lists off dozens of people. Here are some historical figures from "We Didn't Start the Fire" you know nothing about.
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Who Is The Oldest Guinness World Record Holder?
The Guinness record for oldest person in the world is undeniably impressive and merely requires the work of living one's life, albeit for a long, long time.
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Survey Reveals Surprising Number Of People Who Think Bigfoot Actually Exists
If you don't believe that mythical creatures like mermaids, unicorns or werewolves actually exist, you're probably in the majority. But where's the fun in that?
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The Truth About One Of The Biggest Hoaxes In California History
In 1936, California historian Herbert Eugene Bolton found a real treasure. Or at least he thought he had. And he really needed the win.
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The Real Reason Mormons Don't Want To Be Called Mormons Anymore
Ninety-six-year old President Russell M. Nelson said, "It's not Mormon's church, it's not Moses's church, it's Jesus Christ's."
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The Stories Behind The Worst Royal Nicknames
Not all royal nicknames are flattering. A good number of monarchs are remembered for notable physical and personal traits.
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Vintage Hearses Were Very Different From What You Imagine
For many, the word "hearse" might evoke a pretty drab, morose image: a long, black, old-Cadillac-like, station-wagon-looking thing with an enormous back end.
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This Is The Longest Sword In Japan
History, legend, and fiction are full of famous swords and their wielders. But there is an actual sword that's larger than life, the Norimitsu Odachi.
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The Dramatic True Story Of The Laki Volcanic Eruption
In 1783, when Iceland's Laki volcano began to erupt, it spewed forth toxic gases and produced lava flows that threatened to overtake entire villages.
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Why The Templars Are The Most Powerful Secret Society In History
The title of "most powerful" secret society might have to go to the Knights Templar. During the Crusades, they were an arm of the pope and had lots of wealth.
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The True Story Of World War II's Code Talkers
The true story of World War II's code talkers is a tale about information and war and how a complex Native American language birthed an unbreakable code.
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Where Is Mark Hofmann From Murder Among The Mormons Today?
Mark Hofmann was a prolific forger who used his skill at faking documents to exploit the beliefs of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Where is he now?
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The Frenchman Who Turned Corpses Into Art
Art can come from unexpected places — the funny, the terrifying, the banal. And in some cases, the gruesome.
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The Disturbing History Of Rats And Torture
It's no surprise that these long-tailed rodents have such a uniquely disturbing place in the history of torture.
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The Strange Fate Of Mary Magdalene's Skull
If so little is known of Mary Magdalene, and so much of what's known is disinformation, why does a church in France claim to have her skull under glass?
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Elon Musk's Latest Tweet About Texas Is Raising Eyebrows
With his ability to produce real-world events from his digital musings, it's no wonder that Elon Musk's latest tweet has raised more than a few eyebrows.
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The Untold Truth Of The Hitler Youth
Although "Hitler Youth" remains a term for any young person with fascist tendencies, little is known about the group or how it was used by the Nazis.
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What It Was Really Like Escaping On The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad allowed Black people to escape slavery, but the trip was perilous. Here's what it was really like escaping on the Underground Railroad.
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The True Story Behind The 1925 Nome Serum Run
Nearly a century ago, the discovery of a deadly and highly contagious disease in a remote Alaskan town sparked a heroic effort to deliver an antidote.
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The Most Powerful Corporation In History
The East India Trading Company (EIC) ruled global trade and economy from 1600-1873, when it finally disbanded following a series of violent uprisings in India.
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Rules Queen Elizabeth Had To Follow
The rules Queen Elizabeth II minded in order to maintain her image and role in government were a big deal. Here are the most notable rules she had to follow.
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The Most Powerful Quotes That Altered History
Words are potent things. They have the power to move us to take heroic actions, start revolutions or wars, but also -- thankfully -- to end them.
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Historical Events From "We Didn't Start The Fire" You Don't Know Anything About
Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire" is a song about historical events spanning 1949-1989, many of which have disappeared from memory.
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Rules Every Ninja Has To Follow
The legend of Japan's black-clad shinobi no mono, better known as the ninja, is famous in popular culture. But the historical truth is often exaggerated.
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Where Did The Peaky Blinders Get Their Name?
The fun version that lends itself to the tough guy persona put forth in the show claims that the name came from the weaponized hats the gang members wore.
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The Most Powerful Explosion In History
Tensions in the Cold War were nearing their peak in the fall of 1961 when the Russians created a bomb they nicknamed "something that has not been seen before."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marie Therese Of France
Marie Therese had a difficult life, starting out by being imprisoned for nearly four years and her family members being taken away from her one by one.
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