The Inspiration Behind Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven Explained
Nearly two centuries later, Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem of doom and gloom, "The Raven," is famously alluded to in pop culture and media on a routine basis.
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Did Rollo From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
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1883: Is The Yellowstone Prequel Based On A True Story?
Sometimes a story is told in such a convincing fashion you have to ask, "Did it really happen that way?" Case in point: "1883," the prequel to "Yellowstone."
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The Bush Family Tree Explained
The Bush political dynasty has been at the heart of American politics for generations. Here we trace the Bush family tree back to its not-so-humble beginnings.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Erin Brockovich?
Based on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
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The Deadly Truth About Smallpox As Seen On 1883
Periodic outbreaks of smallpox broke out from time to time in the Old West, a fact that will be informing at least part of the plot of "1883."
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The Real Meaning Behind Black Sabbath's Hand Of Doom
Here's the meaning of the Black Sabbath song Hand of Doom, a track off the band's second album, Paranoid.
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How Did Ancient Egyptians Make Papyrus?
Papyrus is one of the earlier forms of paper, first created in ancient Egypt from the reeds growing by the river. Here's how papyrus was made.
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The Horrific Toxic Pollutant You've Never Heard Of
Think about it. How big does something have to be before it's considered dangerous? How about if there was a lot of small, dangerous things?
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Tragic Details Found In Elliott Smith's Autopsy Report
Songwriter and musician Elliot Smith's tragic death caused controversy amongst his fans. Here are tragic details found in his autopsy report.
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Tragic Details Found In NFL Player Dave Duerson's Autopsy Report
The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest teams in NFL history. That year, defensive back Dave Duerson was selected to represent the team in the Pro Bowl.
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This Hope College Ritual Is One Of The Weirdest College Traditions
Ah, college. All manner of shenanigans happen -- eating live goldfish, disassembling motor vehicles. Good, clean fun. And then there's the tug-of-war.
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The Sad Truth About Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne's Marriage
There are those living the rock star life whose existence is at best chaotic. Imagine trying to be married to Ozzy Osbourne. How does Sharon do it?
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The Tragic Murder Of Mollie Tibbetts Explained
University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts went jogging one night and never came home. Here is the tragic murder of Mollie Tibbetts explained.
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What Would Really Happen If You Cloned Yourself?
Animals have already been successfully cloned, so it makes sense that humans could be close behind. But what are the ramifications of such science?
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The Cursed Amethyst's Mysterious History Explained
Stories of valuable objects that somehow bring disaster to those who possess them are nothing new. A sapphire looted from India is said to be cursed.
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The Untold Truth Of Royal Ants
We've heard of alpha dogs, and pecking orders, and other natural hierarchies. But what about insects? Specifically, what about the unbelievably numerous ants?
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The Tragic Death Of Abraham Lincoln's Son, William
The story of Abraham Lincoln's son, William, is tragic. He contracted typhoid and died at the age of 11, and his parents never recovered from their grief.
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The Real Reason New Order Broke Up
New Order was a highly influential British rock band who played a defining role in the '80s music scene and left an indelible impact on electronic music.
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Why Stevie Nicks Loves Being A Gemini
There are those who dismiss astrology, those who are at best amused by it, and those who embrace it. Among the latter? Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.
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Disturbing Details Discovered In Dee Dee Ramone's Autopsy Report
Ramone's bassist Dee Dee Ramone died suddenly at 50 years old. Here are the disturbing details discovered in his autopsy report.
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Why Danielle Colby Wouldn't Let American Picker Mike Wolfe Sell This Haunted Find
"American Pickers" is justifiably famous for its "aha!" moments -- trash that's actually a treasure. One treasure, however, was not sold -- for good reason.
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The Real Meaning Behind Foster The People's Song Pumped Up Kicks
"Pumped Up Kicks" is a bubbly, mellow song that launched Foster the People to fame. But what does it really mean? Let's take a look — you might be surprised.
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This Is What Timothy McVeigh Had As His Last Meal
It's a question asked by many: An individual faces their last night on Earth before execution. Are they allowed a last, special meal? What might it be?
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What Suge Knight's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Infamous rap label executive Suge Knight was known as the Teflon Don of rap music. The Death Row records co-founder has a notorious reputation in the industry.
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Is This What Really Happened To John McCain's Money After He Died?
U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona lived a life of public service, but also great national popularity. He worked hard and reaped rewards. And after his death?
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Are Sports And Games Mentioned In The Bible?
The Bible has long been considered a source for insights into life, religious and otherwise, in the Middle East millennia ago. One aspect: Did they play?
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