"Puff, the Magic Dragon," by Peter, Paul, and Mary is a '60s classic. But what's it actually about? Is it about smoking dope? Or is it a family-friendly tale?
Napoléon Bonaparte is one of the most notable historical figures in the history of Western civilization. So what happened to his only legitimate child?
In the 1800s, millions of people made trips overseas. From the dock to the destination, this is what traveling abroad in the 19th century was really like.
The rules of royalty can be confusing, especially for those no longer living under monarchy. Here's what will happen if King Charles dies before Camilla.
You probably know which American icons are featured on $1, $5, and $10 bills. But can you name the statesmen who graced $500, $1,000, and $10,000 bills?
There are many large urban population centers around the world that are literally sinking - and if drastic measures are not taken some of them could disappear.
Antarctica remains one of Earth's final frontiers. The entire continent is a stony, frozen, barren expanse of snow drifts, craggy peaks, and shifting glaciers.
Lizzie Borden's acquittal has become the stuff of legend, but she's not the only famous historical figure who was accused -- and then acquitted -- of murder.
In 2022, Andrew Tate became one of the most searched names on Google, although the reasons were quite disturbing. Here is the messed up world of Andrew Tate.
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi left her stately Italian villa - Casino dell'Aurora - for the last time in April 2023 as paparazzi snapped photos.
Some of society's most marginalized, particularly the poor and homeless, might remain unrecognized in death. Why are their graves called potter's fields?
Located on the eastern coast of the African continent near the Middle East, it's very easy to overlook Djibouti in favor of its more well-known neighbors.
The New York Times is one of America's most venerated newspapers, but it also has countless scandals under its belt. Here are some of its biggest controversies.
Women keeping their heads covered when engaged in religious practices has been a longstanding tradition. Here's why nuns, in particular, cover their hair.
In 1983, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was working overtime to try and stop what the agency had deemed a credible threat to Queen Elizabeth's life.
When it comes to old churches, sometimes a good rummage in the basement - or just behind the altar - is enough to get eyebrows raising and tempers flaring.
Tina Turner was never intended to be Anna Mae Bullock's own, specific stage name, no matter how she came to own and embody it. Here's the story behind the name.
Gender expression and representations of non-heteronormative sexuality come with a lot of new labels. Here's a brief explainer of the meaning behind LGBTQ+.
The vanishing acts pulled by these crown jewels have been shrouded in both mystery and interesting history. Here's what we know about the missing treasures.
The Nazis cemented a reputation for destruction, and it even extended to certain artists and their works. Here is the Nazis' war against 'degenerate art.'
Today, many people's impressions of Appalachia are based on media like "Hillbilly Elegy." These are some of the things you're getting wrong about Appalachia.
From its connections to organized crime to a devastating plague that could wipe out entire olive groves, here's the harsh truth about the olive oil industry.