What Happened To Plato's School, The Academy?
The modern world is full of highly regarded institutions of learning -- Cambridge and Oxford in England, Harvard and Yale in the U.S. And in ancient times?
Read MoreThe modern world is full of highly regarded institutions of learning -- Cambridge and Oxford in England, Harvard and Yale in the U.S. And in ancient times?
Read MoreGeorge Washington -- the man who won the American Revolution, the first president of the United States -- surely as revered in death as he was in life.
Read MoreBritish entertainer Jimmy Savile raised enormous amounts of money for charity while interacting with celebrities and royalty. All was not as it seemed.
Read MoreFor many, Robert Plant is Led Zeppelin. And while the band has had its share of stories, so has the lead singer. Here is the untold truth of Robert Plant.
Read MoreDr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a scientist with a lifelong interest in robotics and artificial intelligence, may have been destined to become the world's first cyborg.
Read MoreToday, 13 of Oklahoma's all-Black towns remain, and their residents continue to fight for their preservation and believe in their renewal in the 21st century.
Read MoreIt appears that music industry contracts are one of the worst business deals ever. Here's a list of musicians severely mistreated by their record labels.
Read MoreEngineer Robert Fulton didn't invent the concept of a steamboat, but he perfected it, making the commercial use of safe, steam-driven ships finally possible.
Read MoreDespite being familiar, there's a lot about the yin and yang symbol that many don't know. These are things people get wrong about the yin and yang symbol.
Read MoreTony "The Goose" Siragusa passed away at the age of 55. He was a beloved figure in football and leaves behind a great legacy, including one Super Bowl title.
Read MoreJohn Wayne was a stalwart of the western movie tradition. His last public appearance was a testament to the strength he had, and his respect for the movies.
Read MoreAs if trying to succeed in show business -- especially Hollywood -- wasn't enough, some performers are further hindered (or helped, maybe) by a stage mother.
Read MoreSome people will hold that life does indeed imitate art. They usually aren't talking about crime, however -- certainly not about Agatha Christie. Right?
Read MoreSamantha Koenig's was serial killer Israel Keyes' last victim. Keyes went to great lengths to void being caught, but this sloppy move alerted authorities.
Read MoreUlysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.
Read MoreSage Stallone was just 36 in 2012 when he died of a heart attack. Here's who discovered the tragic death of Sylvester Stallone's son.
Read MoreTom Hanks is always willing to please and make others smile, but he has experienced some adversity. Here are a few tragic details about Tom Hanks.
Read MoreCary Grant is known as one of old Hollywood's most famous performers, but he may not have landed a Hollywood career if he hadn't run away to join the circus.
Read MoreLong before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was the Black Panther Party, striving to be an agent of change, guided by activist Huey P. Newton.
Read MoreThe iconic '60s TV show "I Dream Of Jeannie" featured a special kind of bottle for Jeannie to live in. This is the surprising history of the bottle's origin.
Read MoreSpider webs might not seem very useful to us humans, but they were actually highly important for dressing wounds during the period of the ancient Romans.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why rugby balls are called a "pigskin"? Would you believe us if we told you it's because they used to be made from pig bladders?
Read MoreNo one likes when someone farts on an airplane, but it happens more than you'd think. Here's how farting on an airplane once launched an FBI investigation.
Read MoreJohn Lennon is one of the most iconic songwriters of all time. His untimely end came as he was coming back from a recording, clutching his final record.
Read MoreGiven the Beastie Boys' unique-sounding name, many have wondered where exactly it came from.
Read MoreMonty Banks, a famous 20th century comedian and silent film actor, was forced to leave the UK for a sad reason. Here's why Banks had to leave.
Read MoreDorothy Stratten and director Peter Brogdanovich had an affair before the Playboy starlet was murdered. Here is a look into the ill-fated relationship.
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