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.
Read MoreThough remembered as an American sculptor, Altina Schinasi, was also an artist, inventor, and designer. Most notably, she created cat-eye glasses in the 1930s.
Read MoreBefore 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.
Read MoreDruze 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?
Read MoreNew Orleans lore invokes ideas of an underworld involving a variety of supernatural possibilities, so it makes sense there are vampire communities in the city.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe works of a 19th-century Russian philosopher and writer paved the way from Russian Cosmism, a space-age spiritualist movement in the Soviet-era.
Read MoreBathrooms 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.
Read MoreBack 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.
Read MoreSanteria 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere might be no verifiable photographs of Salvatore Maranzano, but his influence on American Mafia was massive. Here's how it all ended for him.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreStories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
Read MoreArising in the 19th century, the Baha'i faith is largely based on the writings of Baha Allah. Today, followers are persecuted in Iran. Here's what they believe.
Read MoreFounding Father George Wythe had a great influence on American law and education. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he met a strange death.
Read MoreThroughout his short life, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was known to smoke a lot of cigars. Here were his favorites.
Read MoreThe White House has gone through many changes since 1800 when the first president moved in. At one point, it even had a sleeping porch. Here's why.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy - the 35th U.S. president - and his wife Jackie had four children, but only one of them is still alive as of 2023. Here's who it is.
Read MoreThrough rare, Americans defecting to North Korea, or being arrested when visiting there, results in worldwide attention and complicated political problems.
Read MoreHistory has shown that a much superior military force doesn't always easily prevail. Sometimes the underdog puts up a fierce fight, and occasionally prevails.
Read MoreMohammed Helmy was a doctor who risked his life to save Jews during the Holocaust. He was honored by Israel's Yad Vashem memorial center in 2013.
Read MoreThe myth of the water spirit Mami Wata comes from Africa and traveled with those forced overseas during the Transatlantic Slave Trade starting in 1502.
Read MoreRenaissance era artist Michelangelo created several world-renowned masterpieces still revered today, but this is the only one of his works he ever signed.
Read MoreWhen it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
Read MoreJainism's roots go back thousands of years. So what exactly is this religion, and what do its followers believe? The answer is complicated.
Read MoreThough the sight of most insects makes many pull back in disgust, ladybugs are omens of luck in many cultures. Why is this the case? Let's take a look.
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