Behind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
Ivana Trump died on July 14, 2022, in New York but her burial place is not the usual plot. Here's what you need to know about where Ivana Trump is buried.
Ancient fossils can reveal a lot about what Earth may have looked like before humans came into existence. A U.K. fossil may be Earth's first animal predator.
When you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
Rollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
Sir Thomas Phillipps was not just an antiquarian and collector of books; he was a bibliomaniac, the greatest collector of manuscripts the world has ever known.
The former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. based on accusations of trafficking cocaine and smuggling.
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
It may be part of human nature to imagine there's a place out there free from strife and full of knowledge. Certainly, more than one culture has this concept.
Cucumbers are a delicious veggie treat, particularly on hot summer days. Here is the interesting story behind the popularly-used phrase, "Cool as a cucumber."
Europe has long been viewed as a continent of culture and sophistication. However, this wasn't true with 17th century politician John de Witt's gruesome death.
The labor movement and its most notable tool, the strike, date back to ancient Egypt in the 12th century B.C. Here's a look at history's first labor strike.
Popes John Paul II, Benedict, and Francis have apologized for some of the Catholic Church's most horrific actions. A good start, or too little, too late?
The 1960s saw many firsts, such as the first moon landing, but Nichelle Nichols' fame as "Star Trek"'s Uhura was strangely tied to Martin Luther King. Jr.
The debate over what determines a person as Scandanavian or Nordic has been raging for a very long time. Here's the breakdown in the difference between the two.