Biblical Cities That Have Been Lost To Time
The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
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The Treasure Of Nimrud: The Ancient Assyrian Riches Unveiled
Once the beating heart of the ancient Assyrian Empire, Nimrud was lost to the sands for thousands of years. Here are its ancient Assyrian treasures unveiled.
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The Surprising Way A Prewritten Obituary Might Have Inspired The Nobel Prize
These days, we talk about "fake news." There's also mistaken news -- no malice intended; someone got information mixed up, maybe about the Nobel brothers.
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The Disgusting Truth About Mao Zedong's Personal Hygiene
In 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
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Why Haven't We Landed On The Moon Since 1972?
Depending on who you talk to, space may or may not be the final frontier. Either way, why haven't humans stepped on the moon's surface since 1972?
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How Junko Tabei Became The First Woman To Make Mountain Climbing History
Asked why they were going to try to climb Mount Everest, more than one alpinist has replied, "Because it's there." Junko Tabei might have said that, too.
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The World's Most Fascinating Religious Relics
While some relics are the obvious things you might expect, many of them are weirder, grosser, or otherwise more fascinating than you might've guessed.
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A Look Back At Cuauhtemoc, The Last Aztec Emperor
Despite his short reign, Cuauhtemoc's doomed last stand against the Spanish still stirs hearts in Mexico. Here's a look at Cuauhtemoc, the last Aztec emperor.
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Great Britain Vs England: What's The Difference?
While a unified Great Britain has existed politically for 315 years, England as we know it has existed for around 1,000 years.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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The True Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is almost an archetype of an inspirational Hollywood movie. Even without that, however, the true story is awe-inspiring.
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How Henry VIII Spent His Final Hours Before Death
January 27, 1547. Henry VII's last day. As power brokers "hovered solicitously in the background," Henry was overcome by a "final paralysing weakness."
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We Finally Understand Why The Aztecs Disappeared
In the 15th century, there were 25 million people living in the Aztec Empire. But 100 years later, there were just 1 million left. What happened to the Aztecs?
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Why Glass Still Remains A Mystery To Physicists
People of science don't know everything there is to understand about how glass becomes, well, glass. In particular, they're curious about the glass phase.
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Why Some Members Of The Dani Tribe Of Papua, New Guinea Amputate Fingers In Mourning
As the world around them continued to modernize, the Dani tribe tried to retain their traditions.
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Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well.
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Ancient Explanations For Natural Phenomena
Ancient peoples didn't have data and white lab coats and other things that make science irrefutable, so they had to come up with their own explanations.
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The Real Reason You Can't Find Toilet Paper Isn't What You Think
Times of crisis can realign society's priorities. What do people turn to for comfort as the seas of upheaval threaten to crash them against rocks of despair?
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The Remarkable Life Of Sweden's Queen Christina
Queen Christina of Sweden continually did the opposite of what people expected of her, and she remains a fascinating character to this day.
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The Worst #1 Draft Picks In NFL History
It's probably great to be the #1 overall draft pick in the NFL, right? You're one of the best ... right?
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The FIFA World Cup's Most Embarrassing Losses
Have you ever wondered about the FIFA World Cup's most embarrassing upsets? We've got you covered. Read on for our list of matches and unpredictable defeats.
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Things The Indiana Jones Movies Get Right About History
The Indiana Jones movies take a lot of liberties, but Steven Spielberg and George Lucas put a surprising amount of historically accurate info into their films.
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Why Tattoos Are Illegal In South Korea
In South Korea, tattoos are illegal, although that hasn't stopped a budding industry from growing underground in empty office spaces across the country.
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How Police Unknowingly Encountered The Zodiac Killer
Who is the Zodiac Killer? It has been over fifty years since he committed his first murders, yet police still don't know the answer to that question.
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The Most Pampered Pets In History
Whether historical or modern, the rich and powerful are always spoiling their pets to truly absurd degrees.
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Was Doc Holliday Really A Dentist?
He was a gambler and an infamous Wild West gunfighter, even while he suffered from a terminal illness.
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The Crazy Adventures Of Sir Richard Burton Explained
Sir Richard Burton spent years exploring, drinking, womanizing, and cramming his brain full of knowledge. These are his crazy adventures explained.
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