Albert Einstein is one of the most revered scientists of all time, but his politics and controversial friends disqualified him from the Manhattan Project.
Weird Al Yankovic has made for himself by parodying songs by major entertainers, but when he tried to tackle the "Star Wars" universe, everything changed.
"May the fourth be with you" is a common saying when May 4 comes around on the calendar. However, the origins of this phrase are rooted in a political victory.
Some forms of seafood are presently considered expensive delicacies -- lobster, for instance. There was a time when families were encouraged to eat more fish.
Knitting might sound like a relatively innocuous activity, but it was instrumental for spies during WWI and WWII. Here's how knitting was used by spies.
Helen Duncan was the last witch in Great Britain to be imprisoned. This is the story of the medium who was jailed under the Witchcraft Act during WWII.
During WWII, the U.S. tried to invade mainland Japan with radioactive, glow-in-the-dark foxes. Here's everything you need to know about "Operation Fantasia."
Aside from World War I and II, you can find a host of wars throughout history that very much count as world wars. How many world wars have there actually been?
During WWII the U.S. undertook a massive operation in the Pacific Northwest to build a fake town. The reasons for this may be less obvious than you think.
Nicholas Winton was an ordinary stockbroker in London in the late 1930s. To the 669 children he saved from the Holocaust, he was nothing short of extraordinary.
Some of the battles that defined the Civil War still rank among the most famous of the 19th century. These are the most important battles of the Civil War.
Targeting one segment of the population, pitting it against another, is a common political tactic. One of those government targets was the LGBTQ+ community.
Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock was so focused that he was able to go days without sleeping and staying out of visibility from enemy soldiers in Vietnam.
We don't really think of Ellis Island as mysterious and haunting. In our history books, its existence has been idealized. For most, it's a symbol of resilience.
World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
Dr. Dolittle is a beloved character of children's fiction depicting the titular whimsical doctor and his ability to talk to animals. But do you know its roots?
Among the many volunteers who were ready to give their lives to the army was John Clem, an Ohio native who first tried to join at the age of just 9 years old.