History's Weirdest Death Sentence Rules You Never Knew Existed
As far back as recorded history goes, people have been putting people to death. These are history's weirdest death sentence rules you never knew existed.
Read MoreAs far back as recorded history goes, people have been putting people to death. These are history's weirdest death sentence rules you never knew existed.
Read MoreThe Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident that happened on May 6, 1937 and led to many deaths. Here's exactly how many - and how it happened.
Read MoreA deadly 1981 train wreck in India killed almost 600 people - possibly to avoid hitting a cow. Here's what we know about the tragic incident.
Read MoreThe 1986 Chernobyl disaster went down as one of the worst man-made catastrophes ever. These are the mistakes that led to the explosion of the nuclear reactor.
Read MoreOne might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.
Read MoreThe idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
Read MoreSaint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
Read MoreThe three-man crew of Apollo 1 called out for help after a fire started during a launch simulation. These were the chilling final words of the astronauts.
Read MoreThe Mongol Empire, led by figures such as Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan, changed the course of history in surprising ways.
Read MoreYou might be familiar with the broad strokes of the grisly events at Jonestown, but there are disturbing details that are often left out of the narrative.
Read MoreEven in modern times, people have looked to the supernatural for answers. Dabbling in the occult knows no social restrictions, as these first ladies show.
Read MoreThe first two world wars were horrific and left scars on the psyches of those who lived through them. Here's what could happen if World War III starts.
Read MoreStudents have often been the loudest voices of protest throughout history. Indeed, universities were founded on student protests, and here are the most famous.
Read MoreIn 2003, as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated. But did the crew die instantly? You might be surprised at the answer.
Read MoreIn May of 2024 protests at New York's Columbia University in support of Palestine led to hundreds of arrests. Here's the timeline of the demonstrations.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 1986 still lives on in the minds of many people. The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion was a tragic event that shook NASA -- and the world.
Read MoreThe character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.
Read MoreThe Apple TV+ series "Franklin" is being praised by historians for its accuracy, but the show's creators have still taken a few liberties with history.
Read MoreThe world has always been a dangerous place for humankind, but nuclear weapons really dialed it up. Where on Earth would be the safest refuge during WWIII?
Read MoreBeing accused of witchcraft doesn't carry the same negative impact as it did hundreds of years ago. Even so, some celebrities still get labeled as witches.
Read MoreWhen the Challenger exploded in 1986 carrying seven people, the nation collectively mourned. Here's why NASA was never the same after the Challenger disaster.
Read MoreStories of spooky encounters are ten a penny, even in these enlightened times. And they're not just for the hoi polloi, as these celebrities will attest.
Read MoreFounding father Benjamin Franklin's ideas and inventions have stood the test of time. But his 1781 essay about farting illuminates his robust sense of humor.
Read MoreDespite being the only son of one of the most famous couple in the world, Barron Trump remains an enigma. But his life has certainly been less than easy.
Read MoreThe Space Shuttle Columbia's seven-person crew died on February 1, 2003, when the orbiter disintegrated upon reentering the Earth's atmosphere.
Read MoreSeven astronauts lost their lives on the Space Shuttle Challenger shortly after it launched in 1986. These were the chilling final words of the crew.
Read MoreThe horrific details of what happened at Chernobyl when a nuclear reactor exploded was only made worse by the cover-up. Here are the Grim details.
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