The Legend Of Nymphs Explained (& Why They Were So Revered)
Greco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered.
Read MoreGreco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered.
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Read MoreBenito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law.
Read MoreA hallmark of every culture is its folklore. The Appalachian region is certainly rich in these tales and legends. These are some of the creepiest of them all.
Read MoreOne important Allied victory in World War II was also one of the most under appreciated. Here's why the Battle of the Bulge was so crucial.
Read MoreDuring a WWII blockade, a group of kids and their interaction with an American Airman inspired one of the most heartwarming military operations.
Read More"The Guinness Book of World Records" has served as the definitive source for various achievements met by humans and the animal kingdom. Here's one.
Read MoreIn the end, up to 2.8 million people died in the Khmer Rouge's "Super Great Leap Forward." And poor eyesight could have been a death sentence.
Read MoreThose who have come close to death oftentimes recall profound experiences involving feelings of peace, bliss, and apathy for their life on Earth.
Read MoreCapital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
Read MoreOutwardly, Zachary Toothman was an accomplished college student. But when he shockingly went to murder his family, his father uttered heartbreaking final words.
Read MoreThe railroad's impact on American history can't be overstated. But the U.S. began to neglect rail over the 20th century in favor of the automobile.
Read MoreWilbur and Orville Wright will forever be credited for getting man into the air, but they had help from another family member -- their sister, Katharine.
Read MoreGatorade is one of the highest-selling sports drinks in the world, with 4.31 billion cases - not bottles - sold worldwide in 2021. Here's how it got its name.
Read MoreJoseph Stalin is known as one of the cruelest dictators of all time, and he went by many different identities. These are the different names he called himself.
Read MoreJournalist Donald Woods first encountered anti-Apartheid activist Stephen Biko professionally in 1973. Here's a look inside their unique friendship.
Read MoreFollowing World War II, the food shortages that plagued the homefront improved. Here is why children in Canada started a protest over the cost of candy bars.
Read MoreThe list of 'endangered' elements is growing thanks to mobile phone production which has seen 1.5 billion phones made since 2007.
Read MoreRoughly 40,000 Americans died in the Korean War, and 100,000 more were wounded. This is the story of Operation Thunderbolt, one of the war's deadliest battles.
Read MoreWhen Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, her son, Charles, automatically became the king of England. Here's his coronation emblem explained.
Read MoreWith contributions from Queen, Grace Jones, and The Beatles, the Coronation Celebration Playlist hints at many things to come of King Charles III's rein.
Read MoreThe Boston Irish Gang Wars killed dozens of people in the 1960s, with assassinations, gang shootouts, and car bombs leaving a grim mark on the city's history.
Read MoreThe Trojan War finally came to an end when Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca hatched a plan that involved a bit of trickery.
Read MoreThe Catholic Church is one large umbrella organization consisting of 24 different churches. Here are the 24 different Catholic churches explained.
Read MorePeople watching Super Bowl LVII were treated to the usual onslaught of catchy ads - but perhaps gave pause upon witnessing an advertisement for Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe Iran hostage crisis of 1979, a byproduct of widespread Iranian anger over the West's siphoning of oil and sponsorship of Shah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
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