The Complete Vietnam War Timeline Explained
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
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The 2002 Disappearance Of 21-Year-Old Lisa Marie Young
Lisa Marie Young, 21, disappeared in 2002 after leaving a party with a man she'd just met. She's never been found and no one has been charged.
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Robbie Robertson's Complicated History With The Band
When Robertson left The Band in the mid-1970s, his relationship with one former bandmate in particular, grew contentious.
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Stories From Norse Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
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Why Lahaina Is So Important To Hawaii
Hawaii has a long history that spans back to 1,000 to 1,200 C.E. The historic town of Lahaina played a huge part in its transformation - here's why.
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Kabbalah: What Is The Meaning Behind The Tree Of Life?
Kabbalah is a sect of Jewish mysticism with a goal of understanding the essence of God. The Tree of Life holds meaning that's part of unravelling that mystery.
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What Happened To Lewis Strauss After The Oppenheimer Hearings?
Lewis Strauss was a controversial yet high ranking figure who had it out for J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here's what happened to him after the Oppenheimer hearings.
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What JFK's Funeral Was Really Like
President John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch.
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The Real Reason The Trinity Test Site Is Only Open Twice A Year
If you're hoping to visit the Trinity test site, you better hope it's April or October - and that you're lucky enough to get there early enough.
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The Real Reason You Never See Cabooses On Trains Anymore
Remember the caboose? The last car at the end of a train, typically painted red? Whether you do or don't, here's why they're no longer used.
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Who Are J. Robert Oppenheimer's Grandchildren?
J. Robert Oppenheimer, "the father of the atomic bomb," had two children - Peter and Toni - but only Peter had children of his own. Who are they?
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution.
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What Ukraine's Trident Coat Of Arms Symbolizes
In August 2023, Ukraine removed a lingering U.S.S.R symbol from its iconic Motherland Monument and replaced it with a trident coat of arms.
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What Viking Funerals Were Really Like
No, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating.
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Who Was American Sculptor Altina Schinasi?
Though remembered as an American sculptor, Altina Schinasi, was also an artist, inventor, and designer. Most notably, she created cat-eye glasses in the 1930s.
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The Hindu Legend That Helped Inspire Dracula
Before there was Count Dracula - courtesy of legendary author Bram Stoker - there was a Hindu legend that paved the way for vampires as we know them.
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What Is Druze And What Do Followers Believe?
Druze is both an ethnic group and a religion, and it has been closed to new followers for a long time. So what exactly do its adherents believe?
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An Inside Look At The Vampire Communities Of New Orleans
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.
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Who Was Aaron From The Bible?
The name Aaron is certainly common enough nowadays. It also belongs to a character in the Bible who played an important role in the Old Testament.
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What Is Russian Cosmism, The Soviet-Era Space-Age Spiritualist Movement?
The works of a 19th-century Russian philosopher and writer paved the way from Russian Cosmism, a space-age spiritualist movement in the Soviet-era.
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Why Victorian Bathrooms Were So Dangerous
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.
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The Victorian Syrup That Accidentally Killed Children
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.
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What Is Santeria And What Do Followers Believe?
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.
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The Strange 2001 Disappearance Of Branson Perry
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.
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The 1931 Assassination Of Mob Boss Salvatore Maranzano
There might be no verifiable photographs of Salvatore Maranzano, but his influence on American Mafia was massive. Here's how it all ended for him.
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Who Is Santa Muerte, The Mexican-Catholic Folklore Goddess Of Death?
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.
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Why The NFL Hall Of Fame Is In Canton, Ohio
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.
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