What Really Went On Behind Closed Doors At The World's Largest Asylum
The Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center's history is as notorious as the history of psychiatric care itself. Here's what really went on behind closed doors there.
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The Eerie Past Of The Flannan Isles
The replacement keeper, Joseph Moore, was surprised when none of the three lighthouse keepers greeted him upon arrival. Not only that, but the light did not shine atop the tower. The door of the lighthouse was unlocked and food still sat on the table. There was no sign of the men.
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What The Samurai Really Ate In A Day
Samurai did not live in ancient Japan's cities, but rather held land in more rural areas as feudal lords. This allowed them to gather root crops and other fresh ingredients. According to Medium, the samurai diet focused more on fuel than enjoyment.
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How The Fall Of Constantinople Led To The Renaissance
"When Mehmed (II) saw the ravages, the destruction and the deserted houses and all that had perished and become ruins, then a great sadness took possession of him and he repented the pillage and all the destruction. Tears came to his eyes ..."
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The Sad Truth About The Woolly Rhino
Picture a rhino... with fur. That's the woolly rhino, and once upon a time, it was real.
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What Really Happens If The USPS Shuts Down
Unlike private carriers and delivery services, the USPS is required to deliver to everyone, everywhere.
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The Crazy Letter Sent By The Axeman Of New Orleans
Out of all of history's serial killers, the Axeman of New Orleans is perhaps the most remarkable, for two reasons. First, he was never identified, and secondly, he's standing right behind you.
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The Troubled History Of Joel Osteen
Compared to some televangelists, Joel Osteen has kept himself relatively free of scandals. But he's not squeaky clean. Osteen has plenty of critics, who are quick to point out that the powerful preacher man is not without his controversies. Let's look at the troubled history of Joel Osteen.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Finally Explained
In October 1962, the US discovered Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. This is the Cuban Missile Crisis finally explained.
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The Mystery Of The 1853 Tennessee UFO Sighting
The UFO sighting took place at the long-since defunct Burrett College during the wee morning hours. As the sun rose over the school, a group of students noticed something peculiar. More specifically, two things: glowing orbs.
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The '80s Fashion Trend That Literally Destroyed The Ozone Layer
The 1980s was not just painful on the eyes; the decade was truly terrible for the planet. Case in point: we destroyed the ozone layer with big hair.
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The Sad Life Of The Man Who Tried To Stop John Wilkes Booth
Look at the pictures from the night of Abraham Lincoln's assassination with an inquisitive eye and you'll notice that, along with the Lincolns and a failed actor, there's another couple in frame. The Lincolns had guests with them that night. Their names were Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris.
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The Trojan War Finally Explained
The Trojan War is possibly one of the most narrated conflicts in history. This is the Trojan War finally explained.
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What Life Was Really Like As A Witch-Hunter
There were people who prowled the globe as "witch-hunters," as a profession, particularly in Europe, and particularly in the late 16th to 17th centuries.
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The Incredible Story Of The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 Chicago World's Fair was a triumph, but there was a darker side. This is the incredible story of the 1893 World's Fair.
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Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos
Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
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The Deadly Outcome Of The Mantell UFO Incident
A 25-year-old member of the Kentucky Air National Guard was asked to investigate a report from the Kentucky State Highway Patrol.
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The Strange History Of Antelope, Oregon
The followers of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh flocked to Eastern Oregon to create a communal utopia where they lived and worked for the group's leader.
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The Mystery Of Carly Simon's You're So Vain
Simon has played out the Who of "You're So Vain" since the very beginning. She auctioned off the answer to benefit a charity, under the condition that the winner was forbidden to reveal the name (or is it names?). (The name -- whichever it is -- has an "e" in it. She said.)
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What Life Was Really Like As Hitler's Food Taster
It's a scene repeated ad nauseam in World War II films. "I'd hardly arrived when the SS showed up at the door and demanded, 'Come with us!'" Margo Wölk's recalls of her experiences, which she recounted to the German magazine Der Spiegel.
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The Tragic History Of The Search For The Fountain Of Youth
Throughout history, explorers ventured into uncharted territories to source a body of water that could turn back biological clocks, but how seriously did they take their quests for curing waters? Here is the perplexing, sometimes tragic history of the search for the Fountain of Youth.
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Things The Ancient Aztecs Couldn't Live Without
There were at least three items that defined Aztec life. Without them, the Aztecs wouldn't have been who they were. One was endearing. Another had horrifying implications. And the third ... kind of brings everything together and helps put their culture into sharper focus.
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The Mysterious Aztec Sun Stone Explained
Westerners have known about the Aztec Sun Stone since 1519, do we really understand what it was used for? Was it a calendar? A political statement? What about a warning of the end of the world? Read on to see the mysterious Aztec Sun Stone explained.
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The Little-Known Truth About Black Panther Activist Fred Hampton
The police raided the apartment in the early morning of December 4, 1969.
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Art Rivalries That Took Things Too Far
Feuding artists can behave like reasonable adults, but some pretty big names in art history have been involved in some incredibly petty disputes. Here are some art rivalries that took things too far.
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Stories From Greek Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
When we learn about Greek mythology in school, we hear a lot about the heroes. But it turns out that there's a lot of little details — and entire stories — that are super dark, and slip through the cracks of higher learning. Here are stories from Greek mythology they couldn't teach you in school.
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The Truth About The Real-Life 'Dexter' Killer
"He has 71 confirmed murders to his name, although this could be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his kill count. The vast majority of these victims were criminals themselves." One more time for the cheap seats -- "the vast majority." Not all.
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