These Were What Handshakes Meant In Ancient Civilizations
Since the coronavirus pandemic handshakes have been on shaky ground. But, the greeting has been around since antiquity with various meanings behind them.
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Why Veronica Lake's Signature Hairstyle Was Discouraged During WWII
In the early 1940s, Veronica Lake became a household name for her acting chops and her signature look. But a major moment in U.S. history changed everything.
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Athletes Who Lost It In Public
The pressures on professional athletes are unimaginable. It sure seems like it'd be enough to make some of these people publicly snap every once in a while.
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The Unexpectedly Simple Reason For The British Royal Guard's Red Uniform
The British royal guard is famous for wearing red, but there's actually a simple and practical reason behind this. Red was cheapest and most available dye.
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The Scythians Had A Horrifying Tradition With Their Prisoners Of War
Sacrifice may seem a little outdated these days, but it has been a big part of human history that is tied to religions from around the world.
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Where Did The British Royal Family Live Before Buckingham Palace?
We all know Buckingham Palace as the main residence of the Royal Family, but it wasn't always that way. This is the palace that once served as their home.
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The Brutal Truth Of The 1941 Disney Animators Strike
Disneyland has touted itself as the happiest place on Earth. The studios, however, were another matter, especially when unions entered the animation division.
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The Raincoat Killer Yoo Young-Chul's Chilling Motive To Kill
Inside South Korea's so-called Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-chul's, chilling motive to kill two particular types of victims.
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The Unintentionally Hilarious Reason Bud Light Was Sued In The '80s
Bud Light is known for some of the most memorable and iconic commercials in history, but the brand was sued in the 1990s for an allegedly offensive ad.
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How Many Wives Did King David Have?
King David, a key figure in a number of religious texts, might be a familiar name for many -- less so than his many wives. So what's the story behind it all?
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Disturbing Details About Haile Selassie's Tragic Assassination
Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie was a progressive leader with a royal bloodline. Here are the tragic Disturbing details about his assassination.
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Here's How Many Goalies Have Scored In NHL History
There's something almost poetic about a goalie getting the opportunity to score. Here's how many have been able to do so over the course of NHL history.
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The Short-Lived Cartoon That Starred Michael Jordan And Wayne Gretzky
While many might remember the era of Saturday morning cartoons, a long-forgotten show starring Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan may have fallen off the radar.
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The Relationship Between The Weather Underground And The Black Liberation Army
The protest movements of 1960s America inspired films, art, music, and civil disobedience. Some took what they saw as a revolution a step further: to violence.
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The Real Reason White Carnations Are The Official Flowers Of Mother's Day
In the 21st century in the United States, Mother's Day is a big deal -- cards, candy, phone calls. And flowers, with white carnations having pride of place.
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The Anti-War Movement That Went On To Inspire Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe promoted Mothers' Peace Day in the 1870s to encourage people, especially mothers, to fight for peace.
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The Untold Truth Of This Historic WWII All-Black Female Battalion
One of the most important Black units in the army during WWII was the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black and all-female unit.
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What It Was Really Like When The Eiffel Tower Opened In 1889
The 1889 Exposition Universelle introduced the Eiffel Tower, France's iconic national monument. Here's what it was like after the Eiffel Tower opened in 1889.
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The Worst Examples Of Environmental Racism In History
Systemic inequalities mean not everyone in the world feels the effects of climate change equally. Here are the worst examples of environmental racism in history
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The Panic Of 1837: The Great Depression You Didn't Learn About In School
While the Great Depression is most famous, the economy was in flux and took major hits plenty of other times in history. Here's the story of the Panic of 1837.
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Why Naomi Judd Was Given Only Three Years To Live In 1990
Country singer Naomi Judd was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1990.
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What Happened To The Police Officer Who Murdered Sarah Everard?
A police officer abducted, raped, and murdered Sarah Everard in the U.K. Here's what happened to him when he was sentenced.
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Barack Obama's Connection With Weather Underground Almost Derailed His Presidential Run
Barack Obama's connection with the leftist activist group, Weather Underground, almost derailed his presidential run.
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The Free Mandela Movement Was Launched By The Silverton Siege
During activist Nelson Mandela's imprisonment, The Free Mandela movement was launched by the Silverton Siege which ended in five deaths.
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The Bizarre Rumor About Royal George Plantagenet's Execution In The 15th Century
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was brother to King Edward IV. George went back and forth challenging his brother which led to this unusual demise.
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The Most Extreme Exoplanets Lethal To Human Life
We are lucky to have the Earth because the most extreme exoplanets are more extreme than you likely thought possible and are definitely lethal to human life.
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Netflix's Inventing Anna: What Anna Sorokin's Life Was Like Before Her Scam
Netflix's Inventing Anna: What Anna Sorokin's life was like before her scam as Anna Delvey, the fake German heiress.
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