While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
Once the beating heart of the ancient Assyrian Empire, Nimrud was lost to the sands for thousands of years. Here are its ancient Assyrian treasures unveiled.
Despite his short reign, Cuauhtemoc's doomed last stand against the Spanish still stirs hearts in Mexico. Here's a look at Cuauhtemoc, the last Aztec emperor.
Lynyrd Skynyrd's decades in the music industry have been marked by strange twists and turns. Here's a look at the iconic Southern rock band's tangled history.
From crossfire in war zones to violent threats from psychopaths online, working in news media can be dangerous. This is the scary reality of being a journalist.
Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White are but a few of the characters beloved by generations of children and adults alike.
The Murdaugh family patriarch, Randolph Murdaugh Sr., died under suspicious circumstances. It will never be known whether it was an accident or his own doing.
Theories that claim the universe is conscious have persisted for thousands of years, and there are several theories and philosophies to support the idea.
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
Shelley Duvall is most recognized for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie "The Shining." Here's what here life has been like since.
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII.
During construction, random artifacts may be found like coins or pottery. But during a bit of construction, something else was found: a human skeleton.
For many, being stranded at sea could be an absolute death sentence. But one man from the Caribbean managed to survive weeks at sea on household condiments.
Intended to be a happy celebration, gender reveal parties are now causing some concern. Here are some dark realities associated with gender reveal parties.
The Manson family was responsible for many deaths during its 1969 killing spree. Recently it was announced that getaway driver Linda (Kasabian) Chiochios died.