The Significance Of The Whistle Used During Prince Philip's Funeral
The whistle used at Prince Philip's funeral was a traditional observance honoring his service in the British Royal Navy.
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Here's Who Is Buried At St. George's With Prince Philip
Prince Philip was famous for his dislike of pomp, asking the Queen to "just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor." She granted his wish.
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This Is How Much Andy Warhol Was Worth When He Died
Andy Warhol wasn't always the wealthy, eccentric artistic icon who created work in the 1970s and '80s that can now rake in more than $100 million per painting.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Space Launches
The space race was as exciting for everyday people as it was for scientists. Here's What it was really like to watch the first space launches.
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The Truth About The Pope's Plane
When it comes to transporting the pope, the so-called "PopeMobile" is usually what comes to mind, but did you know that there's a papal plane, too? Sort of.
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The Time Ronald Reagan Was Almost Assassinated
Queen Victoria isn't the only high-profile target to have survived a brush with death. Presidents have survived assassination attempts, including Ronald Reagan.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Helen McCrory
British actress Helen McCrory has died of cancer at the far too young age of 52. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, made the sad announcement via Twitter.
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The Dark History Of The Barbershop
Monks taught barbers the process of bloodletting, or cutting a vein to release blood in an effort to cure an ailment, a popular treatment for many conditions.
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What It Was Really Like To Attend The Imperial Ballet
Ballet and Imperial Russia are as entwined as dancers in a pas de deux, with famous ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake premiering in Russian theaters.
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The Untold Truth Of Tank Man From The Tiananmen Square Protests
In mid-1989, China was swept by protests, and anti-corruption demonstrators occupied Tiananmen Square. One protestor who stood off with tanks remains a mystery.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Oscar Zeta Acosta
A legend in his own lifetime and immortalized by Hunter S. Thompson, activist and writer Oscar Zeta Acosta vanished without a trace in 1974.
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Why The Royals Always Travel With Their Own Blood
The British royal family has numerous traditions and regulations that run their day-to-day lives, and that includes their medical care, at home and afield.
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The Internet Is Divided Over This SNL Actor Playing Joey Ramone
With the report that a Saturday Night Live cast member is set to play legendary punk Joey Ramone, the internet appears to be straight up split on the topic.
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Here's What The Final Dying Wishes Were For These American Presidents
All people desire something in their last days, and U.S. presidents are no exception. Here's what the final dying wishes were for these American presidents.
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The Reason Jane Seymour Was Henry VIII's Favorite Wife
Henry VIII had six wives during his reign as England's king from 1509 until his death in 1547, and Jane Seymour was likely his favorite.
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Why The Royal Family Can't Play Monopoly
Family game night can cause more conflict than togetherness. Monopoly spawned so much vitriol within Britain's Royal Family that Queen Elizabeth II banned it.
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What You Should Do If You Find A Dead Body
If you happen to be unlucky enough to find a dead body, there are several steps you should take to ensure that the deceased is properly taken care of.
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The Truth About Henry VIII's Children
Henry VIII struggled to produce an heir. He married six different times, resulting in at least 11 pregnancies. The number could be as high as 13.
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Why The War Of The Stray Dog Occurred
In October 1925, a Greek soldier chased a dog into Bulgarian territory, igniting a ten-day conflict known as the War of the Stray Dog.
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The Dog Breed You Didn't Realize Was Created By The Queen
Queen Elizabeth has owned dogs almost her whole life, and there have almost always been multiple dogs accompanying her around Buckingham Palace.
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The Tragic Death Of Anne, Queen Of Great Britain
By all accounts, Queen Anne (1665-1714) was a tragic historical figure beset by constant poor health and frustrated circumstances.
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This One Man Always Travels With The Queen. Here's What He Does
The Queen's Piper travels with her to all of her royal residences, though Royal Central notes he doesn't travel to Sandringham, due to limited lodging space.
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The Ancient Board Games That Inspired Checkers
If you think checkers hasn't been around in some form since ancient times, you better check yourself.
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The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh's Death
After years of emotional decline a gunshot to the gut extinguished Van Gogh's light entirely in 1890.
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The Truth About Sacajawea's Death
The Lewis and Clark expedition likely would have been a misadventure if it weren't for their Shoshone guide and bilingual translator, Sacajawea.
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The Truth About The Bloody Mary Legend
Anybody who has ever been to a slumber party has heard some version of the Bloody Mary urban legend.
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What Life Was Like For Women In The Mayan Empire
The Mayan Empire rose from a relatively simple hunter-gatherer society to a time of massive stone structures and complex cities.
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