This Historic New Orleans Landmark May Have A Disturbing History Of Slavery
A bar in New Orleans named "Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop" was allegedly once a fake blacksmith shop that served as a cover for illegal save trading.
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Here's How Many Years It Would Take To Travel To Neptune
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun, if you don't count Pluto. We've gone before and may do again, but how many years does it take to make the trip?
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Who Is Nikolai Patrushev, Head Of The Russian Federal Police?
Nikolai Patrushev, the head of the Russian Federal Police, is virtually unknown in the West, but he has a long history in Russia. Here's his story.
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The Untold Truth Of Ric Parnell Of Spinal Tap
Ric Parnell captured the hearts of many with "This is Spinal Tap," but he's also known for his talent. This is the untold truth of Ric Parnell of Spinal Tap.
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Why Greenland's Vikings Disappeared
Norse Vikings explored and colonized many countries in North America, including Greenland, but they disappeared without leaving evidence as to why.
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The Untold Truth Of Naomi Judd
If you think Naomi Judd's talents and interests started and ended with music, think again. Here's what you need to know about the untold truth of Naomi Judd.
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Before Making Predictions, Nostradamus Wrote A Cookbook
Nostradamus is famous for a great many predictions through the ages But, a little known fact is that he was also a keen cook, and even wrote a book about it.
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The Exoplanets Most Hospitable To Human Life
Earth is the only planet in our Solar System hospitable to human life, but these exoplanets outside our Solar System may also be conducive to human life.
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How A Parrot Was The Last Remaining Speaker Of A Dead Language
People have been teaching parrots to talk for at least hundreds of years, which meant a parrot became the last remaining speaker of a dead language.
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The Chilling True Story Of Benedict Cumberbatch's Kidnapping In South Africa
Benedict Cumberbatch was robbed and kidnapped in South Africa while changing a tire on the side of the road. Here's The chilling true story.
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Nero Didn't Really Fiddle While Rome Burned. Here's Why
Roman emperor Nero is famously said to have fiddled while Rome burned around him, but did he really fiddle? Given the timeline of events, probably not.
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What Really Solved The Diane Dahn Murder Case 34 Years Later
Diane Dahn was a 29-year-old woman found murdered in her apartment in 1988.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life In The Wild West
Life in the Wild West was dangerous, but the reasons you wouldn't have survived aren't necessarily the ones the movies show you. Here are the real reasons.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Judds
It'd be easy to think that Wynonna and Naomi Judd led charmed lives. But stardom couldn't cover up tragedy. This is the tragic real-life story of The Judds.
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Where These Famous Baseball Players Are Buried
Every year, baseball loses more players of yesteryear, consigning them to their final resting places. This is where these famous baseball players are buried.
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The Untold History Of Roe V. Wade
Abortion has long been practiced by people in the North America, and the right to it wasn't always a political issue. This is the untold history of Roe v. Wade.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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The Last Cavalry Charge In History Was Later Than You Think
Whether you think about them in a parade, or have visions taken from Errol Flynn movies, there's a certain glamour surrounding cavalry units.
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This Iconic TV Character Paved The Way For A Groundbreaking Astronaut
Maybe a child sees "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the first time and decides then and there to become an archaeologist. Or sees "Star Trek" and aims at space.
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The Tangled Story Of Vicky White, The Jailer Who Helped A Convict Escape
In a storyline straight from a made-for-TV movie, a widowed veteran corrections officer is alleged to have aided in the escape of an accused murderer.
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The Mystery Of A Priceless Ancient Roman Bust That Ended Up At Goodwill
It's probably a common daydream: You're poking around in a thrift shop of some kind, hoping to spot something of value at an extremely low price.
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Jerry Jones' First Year With The Cowboys In 1989 Did Not Go As Planned
Here's why Jerry Jones' first season as the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager did not meet expectations.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lovers Of Modena
In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
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The Most Glaring Difference Between The Silverton Siege And Its Movie Depiction
Some movies try to take on history, presenting an event as closely to the facts as possible. Some movies succeed better than others at that tricky task.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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