The Worst Maritime Disaster In United States History
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.
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What Was The Great Male Renunciation Of The 18th Century?
The Great Male Renunciation at the end of the 1700s was a turning point in men's fashion.
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Germany's 19th-Century Rakotzbrücke Bridge Is A Work Of Art With A Wicked Name
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.
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Museum Mousetrap Exhibit Proves Deadly 155 Years Later
Humanity is dedicated to making things better, faster, more efficient. Sometimes, the original article really is quite effective, hundreds of years later.
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One Of Leonardo Da Vinci's Most Famous Drawings Has Been Fooling Us This Whole Time
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.
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Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
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Meet The King Penguin Who Found An Unexpected Home In A Hot And Humid Japanese Town
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.
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Why The Nostradamus Kennedy Assassination Prediction Falls Flat
The prophecies of Nostradamus have been intriguing readers, both believers and skeptics, for hundreds of years. Interpretations of his writing vary wildly.
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Why Nostradamus Followers Believe He Predicted Cryptocurrency
Nostradamus: prestidigitatious prognosticator, pretty good French medical doctor, black hat aficionado, and ... the original crypto bro? Let's take a look.
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Rosa Parks' Brutally Honest Words On Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court Nomination
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.
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Why Some Say Kirk Douglas Was One Of The Most Difficult Actors To Work With
Genuine Hollywood icons, the stars of decades' standing, are truly few and far between. Did they get to the top by playing nicely with others?
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The Real-Life Story Of The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
The Tham Luang cave rescue of 13 young soccer players and their coach made international news. Here is the true story.
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Two WWII Allies Had A Meeting That Turned Into An Unofficial Holiday
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.
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House Of The Dragon's Queen Who Never Was Is Based On A Real Person
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.
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Surprising Titles Held By Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II retains various forms of address through honor or custom. Here are the most surprising titles held by Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Marriage That Connects The Three Stooges To Comic Book History
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.
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Gregory Peck's Relationship With President Lyndon Johnson Almost Landed Him A Distinguished Job
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.
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Meet Xin Zhui: The Most Well-Preserved Mummified Body In History
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.
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A Bizarre Ocean Discovery That Had Scientists Thinking They Were In The Wizard Of Oz
Scientists plumbing the depths of the ocean discovered a portion of the sea floor that looked like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard of Oz."
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The Likely Literary Inspiration Behind California's Name
People's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
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Who Really Wrote The First Modern Vampire Story?
Contrary to popular belief, Bram Stoker didn't write the first vampire novel. It was actually written by John Polidori, and called "The Vampyre."
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This Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Valyrian Steel In Game Of Thrones
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.
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Why Do Brits Think They Will Get 12 Days Off Work If The Queen Dies?
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Why do Brits think they will get 12 days off work if the queen dies? And will they actually?
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The 83-Day Radiation Death Of Hisashi Ouchi
In 1999, a chain reaction at the Joyo fast research reactor in Tokaimura, Japan, triggered what is thought to be one of the country's worst nuclear accidents.
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The Incredible Truth About Mussolini's Love Life
Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator who led the country between 1922 and 1943, was a known womanizer. Here is the incredible truth behind his love life.
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Heartbreaking Findings In The Autopsy Of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
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Why You Should Never Expect To See Any Cars In The Center Of The Dutch Village Of Giethoorn
So imagine a pastoral village of greenery and quaint canals that looks so peaceful and quiet. One of the key reasons is no cars are allowed.
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