How Much Money Jeffrey Dahmer Made In Prison
When serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was captured in the summer of 1991, the full scope of his depraved crimes had been discovered.
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The Most Bizarre Laws In Elizabethan England
Although the strange and seemingly ridiculous Elizabethan laws could be chalked up to tyranny, paranoia, or lust for power, they served a purpose for the time.
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The Most Powerful First Ladies In US History
Who said that the office of the first lady is one without power or influence? Several helped shaped their husband's policies and practices while in office.
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The Untold Truth Of The French Resistance
The reality of the French Resistance during World War II is a lot more nuanced than you might think. This is the untold truth of the French Resistance.
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The Truth About Mass Murderer Charles Whitman
Charles Whitman's acts as a mass murderer went down in history because of the sheer number of people he killed and injured.
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The Crazy Story Of The Bone Wars Explained
The rivalry between O.C. Marsh and Edwin Cope became a stain on paleontology's history for decades after their deaths.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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Why Werner Herzog Nearly Dug Up Ed Gein's Mother's Grave
The crimes of serial killer Ed Gein were so grotesque and fantastical that they have inspired decades of movies and television.
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Rules British Ladies-In-Waiting Must Follow
A lady-in-waiting is a woman who attends to the various needs of female members of a royal family. Here are the rules British ladies-in-waiting must follow.
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Government Stories That Are Super Shady
Governments don't exactly have a squeaky clean record for telling the truth. All will be revealed in these super shady government stories.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Pulitzer Family
The Pulitzers were once the leading media family in the US, but they weren't without their troubles. This is the tragic real-life story of the Pulitzer family.
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What It Was Like Living In Berlin During The Cold War
The Cold War had a generations-long impact on the residents of Berlin after World War II. Here's what it was like living in Berlin during the Cold War.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Cold War
Fears of a nuclear apocalypse and of falling behind led governments to some weird ideas during the Cold War. Here are some messed up things that happened.
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The Messed Up Story Of Wounded Knee
The history between the US and Native Americans doesn't make the US look like the shining hero it pretends to be. This is the messed up story of Wounded Knee.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marie Therese Of France
Marie Therese had a difficult life, starting out by being imprisoned for nearly four years and her family members being taken away from her one by one.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Protesters Who Took Over Alcatraz
In 1969, protesters took over Alcatraz, hoping to turn it into a Native American cultural center. This is the crazy true story.
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The Crazy Truth About The Time When There Were Three Popes
During the Western Schism, there were as many as three popes simultaneously. This is the crazy truth about the time when there were three popes.
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How The Fires In Canada's Northwest Territories Got Out Of Control
The fires in Canada's Northwest Territories in the summer of 2023 have been much more prolific than usual. Here's how they got out of control.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Grave Robber
Robbing graves was common in the 17th to 19th centuries, when doctors needed cadavers to experiment with. This is what it was really like being a grave robber.
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The Mythology Of Poseidon Explained
Poseidon, god of the sea, is one of the most well-known ancient Greek gods, both today and in antiquity. Here's the mythology of Poseidon explained.
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The Creepy Reason People Remain Conscious After Being Decapitated
The idea of decapitation is viscerally repugnant in its finality. Separating consciousness from the rest of the body has a certain deep cruelty to it.
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Who Is Ishmael In The Bible?
The Bible is rife with characters whose stories' have been passed down through the millennia. This is the story of Ishmael, the first born son of Abraham.
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Messed Up Reasons These Books Were Banned
Some of the greatest works of literature that we appreciate today have been banned for messed up reasons, like the author's lifestyle, and fear of communism.
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Here's All The People Who Died In The White House
In the White House. death can come creeping around the corner of the Oval Office at any time. Here are all the people who died in the White House.
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Ella Baker: The Untold Truth
Although not all those in the Civil Rights Movement agreed with her methods, Ella Baker continued to organize, and her work ended up inspiring countless others.
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Countries That Don't Actually Exist
How can a country not exist? In most cases, it's because other countries tell them they don't. Here are countries that don't actually exist.
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Cities With The Best Quality Of Life On Earth
Every year you get lists of the happiest cities or the cities with the "best quality of life." Here are some of the best cities to live in, based on data!
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