Winston Churchill was a tremendous force in English politics, especially during World War II. Part of his leadership was his rapid-fire, self-deprecating wit.
Sandy Island was first notated by Captain James Cook during his many voyages of discovery. However, as it turns out, it may have never even actually existed.
Wyatt Earp is certainly the most famous of the Earps, but he had seven other siblings, some of whom were also at the O.K. Corral. Here is the Earp family tree.
After having survived being POWs in the Civil War, tragically, hundreds of soldiers ended up taking their last breath on a steamboat on the Mississippi River.
Built in the 1860s, the Rakotzbrücke bridge in Germany is such a unique architectural feat, locals at the time couldn't believe it was built by mortals.
Humanity is dedicated to making things better, faster, more efficient. Sometimes, the original article really is quite effective, hundreds of years later.
The Vitruvian Man is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, but it may have been fooling us the whole time. Here's the story behind the Vitruvian Man.
Modern society might not agree on much, but surely most people think that penguins are high up on the scale of adorable wildlife. Take Lala, for instance.
The prophecies of Nostradamus have been intriguing readers, both believers and skeptics, for hundreds of years. Interpretations of his writing vary wildly.
Nostradamus: prestidigitatious prognosticator, pretty good French medical doctor, black hat aficionado, and ... the original crypto bro? Let's take a look.
There is perhaps no civil rights hero more revered and more universally adored than one — Rosa Parks — and she spoke out against Clarence Thomas back in 1991.
World War II devastated the globe, a battle against tyranny by forces of freedom. Some moments in the long struggle took on greater importance than others.
As with "Game of Thrones," "House of the Dragon" is also based on real history, and in this case, Princess Rhaenyra faces a very similar challenge and war.
The various members of The Three Stooges created a truly lasting comedy legacy through films and, later, TV. Add to that a family connection to comic books.
Gregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
Xin Zhui was a noblewoman who lived during the Han Dynasty. Her body was discovered in 1971 and is still the most well-preserved mummified body in history.
People's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
Fans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.