The Oldest Maps In The World
Man has been drawing maps since nearly the dawn of time. The oldest maps of the world often show more than just where continents and cities are located.
Read MoreMan has been drawing maps since nearly the dawn of time. The oldest maps of the world often show more than just where continents and cities are located.
Read MoreJohn the Baptist is one of the most iconic names in the Bible. He baptized Christ, but the description of his grisly death also made it into the history books.
Read MoreFrom the death of his mother to the Taylor Swift feud to all the latest gossip with Pete Davidson, this is the tragic real-life story of Kanye West.
Read MoreThe science of DNA testing and manipulation in "Gattaca" is more plausible than you think.
Read MoreA film production led to the murder of 10 people associated with it, as the movie angered Mexican mafia members and prompted unfortunate reprisals.
Read MoreUp Helly Aa is a fire festival in Scotland on the Shetland Isles, occurring each year to celebrate the country's Viking past. Here's what it's all about.
Read MoreThe phrase "open a can of worms" can lead to all sorts of problems for the person opening the can. But, the origin of this phrase has its roots in reality.
Read MoreIn the age of streaming, true crime stories captivate audiences more than ever. Here are some of the most unexpected twists in true crime history.
Read MoreThe real-life story of The Eagles is filled with the expected sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, as well as tragic events, loss, and private and public feuds.
Read MorePtolemy has left an indelible mark on map building and world Geography. But, one of his greatest mistakes led Christopher Columbus to discover the New World.
Read MoreWe often hear about asteroids heading toward Earth, but could one actually destroy it? Here's how large an asteroid would have to be to destroy Earth.
Read MoreBlackbeard and Stede Bonnet had a complicated relationship.. Friend or foe? Master and apprentice? No one knows. But here's some truth about their friendship.
Read MoreTom Brady's last touchdown football sold for $500,000, but since he announced his NFL return, that football is now worthless and the purchase is controversial.
Read MoreA television program filming in India tragically killed 62 people during production, when a fire broke out in the studio. Here's what happened.
Read MoreFrom a famous manager walking out on them to the band being passed on for the "Shrek" soundtrack, here is the untold story of The Smashing Pumpkins.
Read MoreSinning is a huge deal in many religions, and here's the weird thing: No one can even decide just when sinning was first mentioned in the Bible.
Read MoreEmmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
Read MoreWhile fans may believe they really know talk show hosts, many have had difficulties behind the scenes. Here are some tragic details about these talk show hosts.
Read MoreDolly Parton and Kenny Rogers are one of the iconic duos in music history. Let's do a deep dive into their relationship.
Read MoreFor close to a decade, Donald Cline used his own sperm to inseminate his patients. Here is the chilling true story behind the Netflix documentary "Our Father."
Read MoreHe went from a one-parent poor, coastal Georgia home to the vaunted halls of Yale University and the Supreme Court. Here is the untold truth of Clarence Thomas.
Read MoreThose humble but ubiquitous dandelions are overlooked and underrated jewels, as beautiful as they are helpful. This is the untold truth of dandelions.
Read MoreHardcore Judy Garland fans are well-versed in the hardships she had to endure, but her legacy is extensive. Here's what fans might not know about Judy Garland.
Read MoreHard as it might be to believe, some people just don't like coffee. Frederick the Great of Prussia really, really, really didn't like coffee.
Read MoreThe history of popular music is littered with tales -- some true, some apocryphal -- about the origins of band names, ranging from coincidental to deliberate.
Read MoreThere wasn't always a worldwide web, or an internet, or an Amazon or a Google or even an eBay. But one day, someone bought something online. It worked out okay.
Read MoreThere are those who consider the prophecies of Nostradamus to be less than credible; others find his writings full of warnings about future events.
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