Who Was Solon, The Greek 'Father Of Democracy'?
What did democratic rule look like in its original form, some 2,500 years ago in ancient Athens? We must look to Solon, the Greek "Father of Democracy."
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Led Zeppelin Bassist John Paul Jones Tells The Real Story Behind Royal Orleans
The Led Zeppelin song "Royal Orleans" purportedly tells the story of a night Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones spent with a drag queen - is it true?
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Inside Billie Joe Armstrong's Feud With Johnny Rotten
One might assume that Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day, a younger punk band, would look up to the Pistols. The truth is he does - and doesn't.
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Details From Rock Star Funerals You Haven't Heard Before
While news of these rock stars' death were in all the headlines, the details from their funerals might be a bit more unfamiliar.
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Researchers In China May Have Discovered The Oldest Flush Toilet In The World
What are we to make of a 2,400-year-old flush toilet -- an honest-to-goodness pipe-and-bowl flush toilet -- discovered in China in 2022?
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What The Menendez Brothers' Life In Prison Is Really Like
The Menendez brothers were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 after being convicted of the murder of their parents. What has their life really been like since?
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Outrageous Court Cases That Rocked The Sports World
Many sporting trials have captivated the attention of the public from beginning to end. Here are some outrageous court cases that rocked the sports world.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of These Wild West Legends?
Things could get pretty dodgy when it came to dying in the Wild West. The ultimate fates of the bodies of Wild West legends aren't always what you'd expect.
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How Football Tickets Were Used To Capture 101 Wanted Criminals
In 1985, law enforcement officials used the promise of free tickets to an NFL game to bait wanted individuals to all show up in the same place at the same time.
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Musicians Who Left Their Bands, Only To Come Crawling Back
The departure of a core band member is a tale as old and familiar as rock music itself. A little bit rarer is the story of the triumphant return...
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Here's How Exhumation Works For Criminal Investigations
Digging up the dead isn't done lightly, but sometimes it's necessary to try to get answers. Here's how exhumation works for criminal investigations.
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What Happened To Loretta McLaughlin & Jean Cole From The Boston Strangler Case?
The Boston Strangler is one of the most famous serial killer cases, and two Boston Globe reporters helped bring him to light.
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Questionable Things About George W. Bush's Presidency
The George W. Bush years have become synonymous with a string of major emergencies from September 11th to Hurricane Katrina to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Spring Explained By Ancient Gods And Myths
Ancient people relied on harvests for survival, so it makes sense they developed stories to explain the changing of the seasons. Here are some involving spring.
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Dallas: Whatever Happened To The Original Cast?
Larry Hagman was the only actor to appear in every episode of "Dallas." But he and his co-stars went on to a range of fates in their lives and careers.
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The Horrifying 2021 Murder Of Florida Cheerleader Tristyn Bailey
The horrifying 2021 murder of Florida cheerleader Tristyn Bailey was perpetrated by a 14-year-old boy.
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What It's Really Like To Be A British Guard
The Royal Guard are the elite force designated to guard the British royal family.
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The Disturbing Letter Brian Laundrie's Mother Told Him To 'Burn After Reading'
Brian Laundrie's mother, Roberta, reportedly wrote a letter to her son with chilling references to burying a body and to helping her son break out of prison.
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The Legend Of The 6th Century Irish Monk Who May Have Sailed To America
Evidence suggests that the legend of St. Brendan's voyage should not be discarded. Here is the legend of the Irishman who may have "discovered" America.
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Mummified Bodies Uncovered In 17th-Century Italy Still Puzzle Scientists
If you were in Venzone, Italy in the country's northeast Alps circa 1647 or so, you might have spotted a mummy propped against a wall like a mannequin.
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Tragic Details About Joey Ramone
His influence can be seen in the music and acts that came after the Ramones, but it wasn't all fun and games. Here are some tragic details about Joey Ramone.
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The Practice Of Preserving Literal Pieces Of Saints In Catholic Altars
It's generally not okay to store pieces of dead people in the cupboard. The medieval Christian world used to be full of relics of the famously holy dead.
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Stars That Were On The Andy Griffith Show Before They Were Famous
Who would have thought "The Andy Griffith Show" would have been a launching pad for some of the most notable actors and comedians.
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The Torino Scale: The Measurement Of Asteroid Impact Explained
Scientists say an asteroid is poised to possibly hit Earth in 2046, but it's only a 1 on the Torino scale. Here's the measurement of asteroid impact explained.
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The Tangled Life Terry Bradshaw Made For Himself
Terry Bradshaw has become a polaraizing figure -- both lauded for being outspoken and condemned for some of his comments.
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The Scary Way Neil DeGrasse Tyson Thinks The Universe Will End
The scary way Neil DeGrasse Tyson thinks the world will end is dramatic, but no need to worry. If it happens it will be a cool 22 billion years from now.
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Baseball Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Baseball has its fair share of wild stories. From playing without umpires to assassinating doves, here are the top baseball stories that sound fake but aren't.
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