The Untold Truth Of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Billy Powell
Lynyrd Skynyrd was first composed of guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, bassist Larry Junstrom, drummer Bob Burns, and vocalist Ronnie Van Zant.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Colin Powell
On October 18, 2021, the world said goodbye to U.S. general, statesman, public figure, and young person's mentor, Colin Powell. He was 84.
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12 Best Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci invented many creations that were ahead of their time. Here are a few of the best concepts and inventions from the Italian genius.
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The Truth About The Leader Of Scientology David Miscavige's Relationship With Tom Cruise
Scientology leader David Miscavige has been friends with Tom Cruise for decades.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With The Royal Family
Here's the truth about Princess Diana's relationship with the royal family, including all her in-laws, her beloved sons, and the most controversial princess.
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What Really Happened To 'Africa's Che Guevara'?
Thomas Sankara has been described as "Africa's Che Guevara" but both he and his policies were short-lived. Here's what really happened to "Africa's Che Guevara"
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The Surprising Thing That Happened On Ellis Island In The Early 1800s
Ellis Island was once the site of pirate executions before it was used as an immigration station.
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Why Peter The Great Really Killed His Son
One of the most well known incidents involving royals slaying family members is that of Russia's Peter the Great and his involvement in the death of his son.
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Does Anyone Know Where Sitting Bull Is Actually Buried?
Born in 1831 in what is now South Dakota, Sitting Bull's resistance to the country's expansion into the American West lasted almost his entire life.
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The Reason The Statue Of Liberty Nearly Wasn't Built
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, a symbol of the United States and a beacon of hope. It almost wasn't built.
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The Real Reason William Tecumseh Sherman Left The Military The First Time
The "total warfare" tactics Sherman employed during the Civil War permanently changed the face of military conflict for generations to come.
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Why You Rarely Hear About The Spin Doctors Nowadays
The Spin Doctors had two big hits in the early-90s, then their commercial popularity seemed to fade. Here's why you rarely hear about the Spin Doctors nowadays.
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What The Jehovah's Witnesses Really Believe About Satan
Among Jehovah's Witnesses' many beliefs that are specific to the denomination are those that apply to the figure of Satan.
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Did Alexander The Great Really Play A Role In His Father's Murder?
Alexander the Great made an impact on world history through his successful conquest of Greece and the Persian empire. But was he part of his father's murder?
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Here's What Really Happened To Ted Williams' Head
So now the head of Ted Williams, the legendary batter, is separated from his body and both of them are sitting in liquid nitrogen storage in Arizona.
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Why Benjamin Franklin Tried To Electrocute A Turkey
A politician, philosopher, diplomat, inventor, and much more, Franklin was known to theorize and experiment across several disciplines in pursuit of knowledge.
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The Myth About Pilgrims You Need To Stop Believing
The Pilgrims have been depicted according to a certain archetype: specifically, dressed head-to-toe in mostly black, wearing conical hats adorned with a buckle.
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The Truth About The Time Annie Oakley Competed At Wimbledon
Back then, Wimbledon hosted a tournament for a different sport: shooting. When the Wild West Show toured England in 1887, Oakley competed.
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What Life Inside A Maximum-Security Psychiatric Hospital Is Like
Patients (they aren't inmates) stay until they are deemed better or able to be back in society. That could mean a year or the rest of their lives.
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Butch Cassidy's Only Time In Jail Isn't For What You Think
Robert Leroy Parker -- Butch Cassidy -- grew up poor in Utah. He had a dozen siblings and left home at a young age to make his way, soon living a life of crime.
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Richard Nixon's Hidden Talent May Surprise You
With the scandal associated with him, It might come as a surprise that Nixon was one of the most musical presidents in the history of the United States.
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Here's How Early Humans Lived Through The Ice Age
Planet Earth's last frigid period, in fact, ended only about 12,000 years ago. It's a wonder early humans lived through this most recent ice age. How did they?
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The Scholars Who First Translated The Bible Into English
Many versions of the Bible exist in English. But for centuries, the ability to read the Bible was only in the hands of the educated few who understood Latin.
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The Untold Truth Of Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, one of America's greatest poets, may be considered a marginal figure, still in the process of being recovered and reinterpreted for today.
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How Marquis De Lafayette Helped Create A New Dog Breed
Lafayette and Washington worked alongside one another often, including the cold 1777-1778 winter at Valley Forge, and became devoted friends.
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How Edgar Allan Poe Got Kicked Out Of The Army
Many fans of Edgar Allan Poe might not realize that he served his country via a stint in the United States Army.
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The Rewards That Came With Being Catherine The Great's Lover
Russia's Catherine the Great improved education and was a supporter of the arts. Her accomplishments tend to get overshadowed by her numerous love affairs.
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