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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What Is The Accession Council That Assembles When A British Monarch Dies?
One of the key components after the queen dies will be the Accession Council, which handles the accession of the next monarch to the throne.
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The CIA's Operation BOUNTY Plan To Take Out Fidel Castro Explained
There was one plan to assassinate Castro that seemed relatively normal at first glance, and that was to offer Cubans a bounty for his head.
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The Hawaiian Legend Of Pele And Kamapua'a Explained
To this day, Kamapua'a is said to reign from the ocean, protecting the pigs of Kohala and abundance of life in Hawaii, by roaming its many waterfalls.
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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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Adolf Hitler's Unusual So-Called Addiction Fueled His Infamous Rallies
There was something Adolf Hitler enjoyed doing that, by his own admission, bordered on addiction, and it's far from anything you'd expect from the dictator.
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The True Story Of Sweden's Prized Vasa Warship That Sunk Before Even Leaving The Harbor
One of Sweden's most famous, though ill-fated, constructions was the Vasa warship.
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What Queen Elizabeth II's Death Will Mean For The Royal Line Of Succession
When Queen Elizabeth II dies, every person in line to the throne will find their position changed.
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How A Lunch Break In 1913 Turned Into An Exhaustive Missing Person Search
It's a common enough dark joke: Someone goes out for a quick errand and doesn't come back for years. A 1913 New York City parks commissioner did exactly that.
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The Mystery Of Rudolf Diesel's 1913 Death
That diesel engine that powers the 18-wheelers and heavy equipment and farm implements? It's actually named after its genius inventor: Rudolf Diesel.
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Israel's Cave Of Horror Got Its Name Thanks To A Gruesome Discovery
One set of discoveries in the 1960s, though, led researchers to dub a particular cave the "Cave of Horrors." This cave, unlike others, held a surprise.
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What Happens If The Queen Dies At Balmoral Castle?
The most complicated out of all the possible scenarios for the queen's death is if she were to die in Scotland at Balmoral Castle.
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A 1934 Letter Revealed What We Always Suspected About King Tut's Treasure
A letter from 1934 has shed new light on a long-held suspicion regarding King Tut's tomb and its contents; specifically, the real reason some of it was missing.
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