It's one thing to take a vow of silence -- perhaps avoiding sin that could occur via speech -- but even so, there are moments when a monk needs to communicate.
The Titanoboa was a monstrous snake, weighting up to 2,500 pounds, that existed around the time the dinosaurs went extinct. Here's what it looked like.
Women have a long and complicated history with education, being denied degrees for many years. This was the first woman in the U.S. to get a bachelor's degree.
Humans lived in Mesoamerica as far back as 21,000 BC, and some of the more well-known civilizations include the Zapotecs, Teotihuacános, Mayans, and Aztecs.
Theseus may be known for slaying the Minotaur of Greek mythology, but other aspects of his story weren't so heroic. Here are a few things you might not know.
The assassination of JFK is the source of many conspiracy theories. Here's why the Mary Ferrell Foundation is suing for access to JFK's assassination records.
Sometimes a biological one-off can be regarded as an aberration, something to be shunned or avoided, and other times, it's regarded as a deeper symbol of good.
Playing cards are a common commodity, not just in casinos but on nearly every computer and phone as well. Besides anonymous kings, there are unnamed queens.
There are some married couples who call it quits and courteously and efficiently move through the divorce process without rancor. And then others really don't.
Ever wondered what went on inside Victorian ballrooms? They had a reputation for being a bit snobbish, but here's what a Victorian ball was really like.
Landmines are a particularly brutal weapon employed against an enemy military, and difficult to remove without injury. Hence, the Nazis' mechanized solution.
There are certain symbols associated with piracy -- perhaps a parrot, or a peg leg, or a treasure chest -- but few speak as loudly as the Jolly Roger flag.
It's no surprise that the wealthy live their lives differently than the rest of society. Why do some powerful people have "fixers" and what do they do?
A series of infamous UFO sightings across Florida's Gulf Breeze between 1987-1988 has sparked intense speculation and debate for decades. Here's the story.