What If Britain Had Won The Revolutionary War?
If the British had won the Revolutionary War, what could that mean for the rebel colonists? While we can't know for sure, he's what people have speculated.
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Who Was Henry Choate, The Teen Lynched In 1920s Tennessee?
Join us as we uncover the truth about Henry Choate's lynching in 1927 and how that day remains a topic of heated discussion nearly a century later.
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Can You Travel To North Korea (And What Happens If You're Detained)?
North Korea is notorious for being unwelcoming to outsiders and has detained several Americans. Here's what happens if travelers are detained.
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Why Operation Underground Railroad Was Once Under Investigation
Tim Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that works to rescue children from sex trafficking, was once under investigation.
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Presidential Children Who Were Troublemakers
These presidential children were total troublemakers. There's nothing like being young and on top of the world.
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The Untold History Of Helium
While helium is the second most common chemical element in the entire universe, it's vanishingly rare here on Earth. Here's its fascinating history.
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Groundbreaking Drugs That Changed The Course Of History
Major medical advancements can change millions of peoples' lives in massive ways. Here are groundbreaking drugs that changed the course of history.
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The Real Reason Washington, D.C. Has Catacombs
Next time you head to Washington, D.C., consider taking a tour of its network of catacombs. So how did they get there? Well, that's an interesting story.
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How Princess Diana's Death Changed The Royals
Princess Diana's death August 31, 1997 left the United Kingdom in shock, and the effect rippled through the royal family. Here's what happened.
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Rules Former Presidents Have To Follow
Even commanders-in-chief can't do whatever they want. From driving cars to using cell phones, these are the rules that former presidents have to follow.
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The Most Controversial Supreme Court Decisions
Throughout its history, the Supreme Court has been both revered or scorned, with people alternately praising and condemning its most controversial rulings.
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The Tangled History Of Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus
Once touted as "The Greatest Show on Earth," the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus thrilled audiences for decades. Its history is just as thrilling.
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Historical Figures Who Died By Drowning
Throughout history, important figures have died by all kinds of methods. Undoubtedly, some of the most tragic have been those who died by drowning.
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The Final Months Of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Life
John F. Kennedy Jr.'s premature death fueled the notion that the Kennedys were a family dogged by misfortune. His final months only fed that image more.
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You Can Still Ride The World's Oldest Roller Coaster. Here's Where It Is
It's not every day you get to interact with history in a way that gets your heart racing.
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How Iran's Islamic Revolution Changed The Country Forever
In 1979, the Islamic Revolution set the country into a different direction via the walking back of many rights protected by Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi.
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The Biggest SAG-AFTRA Boycotts And Strikes In History
Hollywood's labor union SAF-AFTRA has some serious clout when it comes to negotiatiing terms for its members. And sometimes its had to picket to be heard.
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What Is Vodou And What Do Its Followers Believe?
Vodou may be one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. Here's what it actually is and what its followers believe.
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The Legend Of Prester John, King In The East, Explained
The legend of Prester John, king in the east, is one that instilled hope in early Christians and helped drive the Crusades, but it's likely the man was a myth.
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The Most Famous Ninjas In History
Ninjas are one of Japan's most recognizable icons, famed for stealth, cunning, and lethality. A number of ninjas gained fame all of their own, too.
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What Happened To Every Charles Manson Follower?
It can be difficult to keep up with what happened to the Manson Family in the ensuing decades. What happened to every Charles Manson follower?
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How India's Golden Temple Feeds 100,000 People A Day
India's Golden Temple in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India feeds an astounding 100,000 people a day. Here's how it accomplishes this feat.
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The Worst Things The Kennedy Family Was Ever Accused Of
From assassinations to organized crime, the Kennedy family has been accused of crossing every legal and moral line imaginable.
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The Real Canterbury Tales: What A Medieval Pilgrimage Was Like
Geoffrey Chaucer gave medieval pilgrimages a touch of the romantic in "The Canterbury Tales." But in reality, such pilgrimages were not always as fun.
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Why The Pentagon Is Shaped Like A Pentagon
The Pentagon building is unique in its design and massive size. Its five-sided shape was originally born of necessity. Here's why.
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Famous Men Who Were With Their Mistresses When They Died
People have always cheated on their spouses. One other historical constant? People die. Here are some famous men who were with their mistresses when they died.
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The Grim Life Of The Man Who Created The Atomic Bomb
J. Robert Oppenheimer gave the atomic bomb life while becoming Death. This is the grim life of the man who created the atomic bomb.
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