Things Found In Old Churches That Caused A Stir
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.
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The Messed Up Reason Tina Turner Had To Change Her Name
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.
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The History Behind LGBTQ+ Explained
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+.
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What Being An Archaeologist In The 1800s Was Really Like
In the 19th century, public interest and advances in science transformed archaeology. Here's what being an archaeologist in the 1800s was really like.
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Crown Jewels That Mysteriously Went Missing
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.
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The Nazis' War Against 'Degenerate Art'
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.'
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Things You Get Wrong About Appalachia
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.
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The Harsh Reality Of The Olive Oil Industry
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.
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What Is Mensa And How Do You Qualify For It?
Is that really all that Mensa is? Is it just a club for smart folks with a reputation for unrepentant elitism? Well, let's take a look, shall we?
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What Happened To Roberto Canessa After The Crash Of Flight 571?
How far would you go to survive? That was the question survivors of Flight 571 faced when their plane slammed into an Andean mountain in 1972.
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The Dumbest Assassination Attempts In History
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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This Was The First Person To Die At The Indy 500
Car racing is inherently dangerous, but when the Indy 500 started, they didn't even have seatbelts. This was the first person to die at the Indy 500.
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What Happened To Flight 571's Survivors After The Harrowing 1972 Crash?
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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Mr. Potato Head Was The First Toy To Make History In This Epic Way
In 1949, George Lerner, a Brooklyn toy inventor, came up with the idea for a new toy involving produce and pronged plastic eyes, noses, arms, and accessories.
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The Fascinating History Of The Tomb Of Jesus' Midwife
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus.
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Paul McCartney's Heartbreaking Final Words To His First Wife, Linda McCartney
On a bright spring desert afternoon, Linda and Paul McCartney went horseback riding for the last time on the ranch they'd owned for a decade near Tucson.
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Numerology In Egyptian Myth Explained (And Why 3 Is So Important)
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained.
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Nightmarish World War II Battle Stories Most People Haven't Heard
Most WWII veterans have passed on, but their legends are still alive. These are the nightmarish World War II battle stories that most people haven't heard.
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The Last Kings And Queens Of Europe
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.
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Why Americans Lost Their British Accents
Even though English is the globe's lingua franca - its common language - there's loads of variety in English vocabulary, grammar, and yes, accent.
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People Who Actually Got Caught After Faking Their Deaths
Many have managed to escape their old life after a pretend death, but not all succeed. Here are some people who actually got caught after faking their deaths.
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The Most Questionable Decisions In Music Industry History
Glory or failure in the music industry is often a coin toss. It's time to take a whistlestop tour of the most questionable decisions in music industry history.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Why The Playboy Logo Is A Rabbit
"Entertainment for Men" magazine Playboy - by its original tagline - occupies a very peculiar place in cultural history. Here's the story of its logo.
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Why Queen Charlotte And King George III Got Married The Same Day They Met
Queen Charlotte and King George III had a happy marriage that produced 15 children even though they got married the same day they met.
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