Paul McCartney's Heartbreaking Final Words To His First Wife, Linda McCartney
On a bright spring desert afternoon, Linda and Paul McCartney went horseback riding for the last time on the ranch they'd owned for a decade near Tucson.
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Numerology In Egyptian Myth Explained (And Why 3 Is So Important)
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained.
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The Last Kings And Queens Of Europe
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.
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Why Americans Lost Their British Accents
Even though English is the globe's lingua franca - its common language - there's loads of variety in English vocabulary, grammar, and yes, accent.
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The Worst Things Saints Have Ever Done
There are some saints that only turned holy after lots of sinning. It turns out you can dabble in murder, kidnapping, and genocide, yet still become a saint.
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The Most Questionable Decisions In Music Industry History
Glory or failure in the music industry is often a coin toss. It's time to take a whistlestop tour of the most questionable decisions in music industry history.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Why The Playboy Logo Is A Rabbit
"Entertainment for Men" magazine Playboy - by its original tagline - occupies a very peculiar place in cultural history. Here's the story of its logo.
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The Messed Up History Of Fort Hood
Fort Hood has a reputation throughout its existence as the black sheep of Army, with incidents of violence, sexual harassment and abuse, and misconduct.
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Donald Trump's Sexual Abuse Liability Verdict Explained
On May 9, 2023, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sex abuse and defamation in a civil case. Those charges were brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
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Vladimir Putin's Grandfather Cooked For Lenin, Rasputin, And Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin's grandfather once served as a cook for Lenin, Rasputin, and Stalin. Here's how his grandfather landed the position, and what he did in the role.
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Is This Really What Makes A Perfect Face?
They say beauty standards change, but how much have they changed over time? Is there something that really makes a perfect face?
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How Historically Accurate Is Gordon Lightfoot's Song Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald?
It's no secret that Hollywood doesn't shy away from altering facts in service of a good story. Does that happen with the writers of epic songs, too?
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Vivien Leigh Was Labeled Difficult By Hollywood For Tragic Reasons
Vivien Leigh was labeled difficult by Hollywood for tragic reasons that in today's world would be recognized and treated.
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Princess Anne's Relationship With Nephews William And Harry Explained
Some people are fortunate enough to be born into a family that includes older generations who are genuinely caring and concerned for those younger.
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The Messed Up History Of Stanford University
Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, but it has a checkered past. This is the messed up history of Stanford University.
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The Innocent Choice That Caused The Deadly Crash Of Aeroflot Flight 593
We've all heard that planes are the safest way to travel, and that's true. EU Flight Compensation cites the risk of death from a plane crash as 1 in 11 million.
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What Happened To The Bodies At The Alamo?
As the story of the Alamo grew to mythic proportions, many wondered: What happened to the bodies? The answer is more complicated than you may think.
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The Shady Side Of Churchill Downs
From stable murders to blatant racism to mysterious horse deaths, here is the shady side of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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Things People Get Wrong About The 1970s
The 1970s defined themselves slowly. Here are some of the things people get wrong about the 1970s-even people who lived through them.
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The History Behind Queen Camilla's Coronation Crown (And How It Breaks Tradition)
As for Camilla, this will be her coronation crown's second appearance on a royal stage.
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Life In The 1950s: An American Dream Or A Nightmare?
The 1950S was a decade of prosperity and innovation. It was also a time where racism, sexism, and fears for the future was rampant.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of LA's Elysian Park Treasure
"Well-to-do Angelenos" buried their valuables to hide them from encroaching Americans in 1846, creating the unsolved mystery of LA's Elysian Park Treasure.
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The Unfinished Tomb That Has Presided Over Every British Coronation Since 1557
Among the more than 2,000 spectators at King Charles III's coronation, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, may have had the best seat in the house.
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The History Of King Charles' Two Coronation Coaches Explained
Royal history will be made at the coronation ceremony of Charles III and his wife, Camilla the queen consort, at least as far as the coach they will arrive in.
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Why The Woman Carrying The Sword At King Charles' Coronation Was So Important
During the coronation event, King Charles was presented with a sword, which was handled by the Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt.
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What Would Happen If Prince William Abdicated After King Charles' Death
On Saturday, May 6, Westminster Abbey hosted the first coronation of a new monarch - King Charles - since Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 ascension.
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