The Mystery Of The Princes In The Tower Explained
It's one of the biggest murder mysteries in British history: Did Richard III, in order to secure his reign, murder his nephews, ages 12 and 9?
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Lenny Kravitz And Al Roker Are Related. Here's How
Though rock star Lenny Kravitz and weatherman Al Roker seem very different, they have DNA in common. Here is how the two men are related.
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This Is How Many Victims Jack Unterweger Actually Had
When notorious killer Jack Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison by an Austrian court in 1976, he had only claimed one known victim.
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Freddie Mercury Believed This Was His Greatest Song
During his life, Freddie Mercury wowed millions of people with both his vocals and his brash persona on stage as the frontman for Queen.
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The Strangely Ironic Words John Adams Said Before His Death
Rather than reflecting on his family or his own career, John Adams' final thoughts instead drifted to his friend and longtime rival Thomas Jefferson.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's Feud With Max Fleischer
Max Fleischer's embitterment grew as Walt Disney not only took credit as the first to use sound in a cartoon, but became a household name with Steamboat Willie.
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Here's What The Formerly Classified JFK Assassination Documents Say
The last presidential assassination in modern times was on November 22, 1963, and it claimed the life of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, or JFK.
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The Vanderbilt Family Tree Explained
The Vanderbilts were once one of the richest families in the United States.
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Celebrities Who Once Lived At The Playboy Mansion
Hugh Hefner often welcomed stars to live within his hedonistic palace for an extended period. Here are the celebrities who once lived at the Playboy mansion.
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This Is How Many Victims Ted Bundy Might Have Had
Theodore (Ted) Robert Bundy was one of the United States' most notorious serial killers. This is how many victims he might have had in his lifetime.
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The Untold Truth Of The O'Jays
Hailing from Canton, Ohio, musical group The O'Jays formed in 1958 and originally consisted of childhood friends Eddie Levert and Walter Williams Sr.
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The Story Behind Bell Hooks' Name Explained
Precious few academics have enjoyed the kind of crossover success that bell hooks had. So why is her name lowercase? Here's the story.
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The Untold Truth Of Dusty Hill
As the bassist for ZZ Top, Dusty Hill was integral to the band's success, but he lived an interesting life of his own. This is the untold truth of Dusty Hill.
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How Green Victorian Dresses Killed Those Wearing Them
You might have heard the expression "knock 'em dead" related to fashion. Often, the meaning of this phrase is anything but literal, but there is one exception.
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Where Does The Phrase 'Push The Envelope' Come From?
Many common English sayings make perfect sense to fluent speakers, but absolutely cannot be taken literally. The phrase "push the envelope" is a befuddling one.
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LuLaRoe Is Accused Of Cult-Like Behavior. Here's Why
LuLaRoe is a multi-level marketing company that recruits independent sellers to sell its women's athleisure wear. It's also accused of cult-like behavior.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lewis Chessmen
The Lewis Chessmen are one of history's greatest mysteries. The chess set appeared on the Isle of Lewis in the 1800s, but no one knows how they got there.
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Is Faster-Than-Light Travel Actually Possible?
The dream of space travel has been with humanity for literally thousands of years. But is faster-than-light travel actually possible? Let's find out.
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The Real Reason Derek Chauvin Changed His Plea In Court
Derek Chauvin and three additional officers involved in the killing of George Floyd are charged in a federal indictment for civil rights violations.
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The Real Reason Herbert Hoover's Staff Would Hide From Him
Herbert Hoover made a strange request of his White House staff, asking them to hide whenever he or his wife passed by.
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How Did Jim Courtright Die?
Jim Courtright is considered to have been one of the greatest marksmen of the late 19th century. So how did he die? Let's take a look at his last minutes alive.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Pompeii?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 claimed roughly 2,000 lives around Pompeii. In 2014, director Paul W.S. Anderson turned this setting into a movie.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Apollo 13?
"Apollo 13" is one of Hollywood's most iconic movies, but was it accurate? Here's how the "Apollo 13" movie may have differed from reality.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Fury?
World War II inspired hundreds of films that were produced both during and long after the conflict, including 2014's "Fury." So how accurate is it?
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John Quincy Adams Had This Unusual Morning Habit
A lot of presidents personally enjoyed a few weird things, and President John Quincy Adams had a quirk that particularly set him apart from the others.
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This Is The Mastermind Behind That College Admissions Scandal
In 2019, American media had to brace itself for one of the biggest college admissions scandals in American history. This is the mastermind behind the scheme.
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The Mysterious Death Of This Former O'Jays Guitarist
After 40 years, the human remains found in a plastic garbage bag behind a machine shop in Twinsburg, Ohio, have been identified as a former O'Jays member.
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