Most people don't give much thought to taking elevators these days. But this invention, which partly made skyscrapers possible, has a long history behind it.
John F. Kennedy Jr.'s premature death fueled the notion that the Kennedys were a family dogged by misfortune. His final months only fed that image more.
In 1979, the Islamic Revolution set the country into a different direction via the walking back of many rights protected by Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi.
The French wine industry enjoys a global reputation of excellence. But over a century ago, it almost collapsed for good, until a New World transplant saved it.
The legend of Prester John, king in the east, is one that instilled hope in early Christians and helped drive the Crusades, but it's likely the man was a myth.
The cult formed under Charles Manson shocked the nation with their brutal murders in the 1960s. Here's which members of the Manson Family are still in prison.
Dubai is know for its opulence and feats of engineering. But hardly anyone lives on its man-made islands that were created for the ultra wealthy. Here's why.
The discovery of a small amount of cocaine in the West Wing in July 2023 is less shocking when you consider the long history of drugs in the White House.
The concept of chakras is an important tenet of Hinduism. Here's a rundown of the seven main chakras of the human body and their role in our wellbeing.
The open ocean is risky just floating on it, but deliberately sinking below the waves is even worse. Add a World War, and it's no wonder these subs were lost.
The use of the cannabis plant, whether for hemp or marijuana, dates back thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, its history is littered with wild stories.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, also known as "the father of the atomic bomb," had two children with his wife Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer. Here's their story.
In ancient Egypt, demons were thought to have an big influence on day-to-day life. Here are some of the most frightening demons and monsters in ancient Egypt.
In the early 20th century, dance marathons were popular events - people would watch couples dance for as long as months. But there's a dark reason why.
German philosopher and professor Adam Weishaupt founded the Illuminati in 1776, and he leveraged Freemasonry to start his secret society. Here's the full story.