From Genius To Tragedy: The Life And Death Of Composer Robert Schumann
Ignored in his time, now considered among the greatest Romantic composers. From genius to tragedy, here is the life and death of composer Robert Schumann.
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What Happened To Derek Waters From Drunk History?
Comedy Central's "Drunk History" was abruptly canceled in 2020 after six seasons. What happened to its creator, Derek Waters?
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The Dark Side Of The 1960s Music Industry
From censorship and sexism to rampant substance abuse to horrific murders, here is the dark side of the 1960s music industry.
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Operation Mincemeat: How The Allies Tricked Germany With A Dead Body
In the midst of WWII, Operation Mincemeat intended to fool the Axis that an obvious attack wasn't to be. Here's how the Allies tricked Germany with a dead body.
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Who Is Morocco's Missing Ghost Princess?
In 2017, suddenly the people of Morocco weren't seeing their once-famous princess. So who is Morocco's missing ghost princess?
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Clyde Barrow Almost Had A Completely Opposite Life
Clyde Chestnut Barrow was born on March 24, 1909, the fifth of seven children of Henry and Cumie Walker Barrow, poor tenant cotton farmers in Telico, Texas.
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The Life And Career Of Mickey Rooney
Vaudeville performer-turned-MGM golden boy Mickey Rooney lived a very different life than the sort of characters he became famous for playing.
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Manuel Noriega: Messed Up Details About The Notorious Dictator
Manuel Noriega, the eccentric and sadistic dictator of Panama, was once in possession of a powerful political network. Here are some of the messed-up details.
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Tucker's Cross: The Centuries Old Emerald Cross Lost To Time In The 1950s
When a story starts with a guy named "Teddy Tucker," you can bet it's only to get more ridiculous and fun from there. Here's the story of Tucker's Cross.
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The Bill Of Rights: How The First 10 Amendments Came To Be
We all know the Bill of Rights, but how was it really created? It was a struggle marked by debate, name-calling, and suspicions about Big Brother.
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The Story Of Chad Channing's Time In Nirvana
In a way, Chad Channing is the Pete Best of Nirvana: the drummer who played for the band right before they got famous. Here's the story of his time in the band.
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The Nazi Commander Who Stopped Hitler From Bombing Paris During World War II
Among his other failures, Hitler failed at destroying Paris, which was on his dictatorial bucket list. One of his generals intervened and kept Paris whole.
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Southern Generals And Admirals Who Chose To Fight For The Union
Not all Southerners joined the Confederate side during the Civil War. These are the Southern generals and admirals who chose to fight for the Union.
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Don Lemon Unmasked: 9 Facts About The Former CNN Anchor
Over a decades-long career, Don Lemon demonstrated both charm and controversy, before being dramatically fired by CNN in 2023. Here's what you should know.
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Anglish: A Re-Imagined Version Of English That Removes All Foreign Influences
Anglish is a re-imagined version of English that removes all foreign influences and inserts new words to take their place.
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Emmett Till Accuser Carolyn Bryant Faced Legal Battles Until The End Of Her Life
In 1955, Donham, then Carolyn Bryant, told her husband, Roy Bryant, that 14-year-old Black boy Emmett Till sexually propositioned her in public.
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What These Numbers In The Bible Really Mean
Many different numbers have significant symbolic weight throughout scripture. Here are a few of the many symbolic numbers in the Bible and what they can mean.
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Conspiracy Theories About The British Royal Family
The British royal family's proximity to power and the darker aspects of their private lives have made them a target for countless conspiracy theories.
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Exclusive Clip: Hear A Marine's Disturbing Story From Warrior To Killer In His Own Words
Dr. Carlisle took his conversations with Danny as a chance not only to learn about one man and his crimes, but PTSD at large.
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The Fate Of The Eternal Flame: The Immortality Cult That Turned Non-Profit
Immortality is a dream as old as humans. To the ancient Greeks, the gods were gods precisely because they didn't die, and humanity was humanity because it did.
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The Time Two Politicians Spoke Out Against The Jerry Springer Show
The shocking nature of Jerry Springer's show made it a ratings success. Over time, though, those aspects of the program garnered attention of a different sort.
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Jerry Springer Had A Turn In Politics Before His Controversial TV Show
Jerry Springer was already a familiar face for some Ohio residents when his daytime TV show, "The Jerry Springer Show," premiered in 1991. Here's the story.
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Jerry Springer Dead At 79
Jerry Springer, the controversial television host who helmed his syndicated talk show "The Jerry Springer Show" for 27 years has died at the age of 79.
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The Patterns Behind Book Bannings Throughout History
There seems to be an ebb and a flow in books being banned in the U.S. Here's a look at the patterns behind book bannings throughout history.
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The Messed Up Truth Of International Neo-Nazi Network, Atomwaffen Division
The Atomwaffen Division is a neo-Nazi group that wants to remake the world in its fascistic white supremacist image. Here's its messed up history.
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The Bizarre Theory Explaining Why Men Evolved Beards
Long has humanity wondered: Why go full beard? Do beards make men more attractive? Can they really be kept clean? Do you really need that swank beard oil, bro?
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The Mysterious Life Of Nevada's First Serial Killer, Queho
It was February 1940, and Charles Kenyon and Art Shroeder were scouting for outcroppings that might contain gold. They found a body instead.
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