The Truth About The Real-Life Kings Who Inspired Macbeth
William Shakespeare penned one of his greatest tragedies, "Macbeth," around 1606 with the hopes of impressing his patron, King James I — adding special touches.
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The Tragedy Edmund Hillary Lived Through After Conquering Mount Everest
Hillary shares another similarity with Lindbergh, albeit for a considerably more tragic reason. Like Lindbergh, Hillary also lost a child after his conquest.
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What Was Norm Macdonald's Net Worth When He Died?
Following the tragic and unexpected news of the death of comedian and performer Norm Macdonald, fans are looking back on his illustrious, four-decade career.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Norm Macdonald
Saturday Night Live alum and comedian Norm Macdonald died on September 14 from cancer he was diagnosed with nine years ago.
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The Temptation Of Christ Explained
While the temptation of Christ is perhaps lesser known than some Bible storylines, it contains within its borders some significant theological reflection.
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These Were Jeffrey Dahmer's Bone-Chilling Final Words
Fellow inmate Christopher Scarver killed Jeffrey Dahmer behind bars, and also revealed to authorities the chilling details of Dahmer's murder.
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The Truth About Saddam Hussein's Corpse
"Saddam Hussein is now a prisoner of the U.S. government." Those words, spoken by news anchor Dan Rather, were delivered to the public on December 13, 2003
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These Were The Perks Of Being A Medieval Knight
Ah, to be a medieval knight. Seems rather thrilling — with all the swordplay, roundtable shenanigans, and castles. Knights received status, wealth, and more.
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Why Some Scientists Predict Comets Might End The World
Earth's lifetime is not infinite, as the Blue Marble will eventually be swallowed up by the Sun millions of years into the future. If we make it that long.
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The Truth About The First Burials On New York's Hart Island
Half a mile from the Bronx is a floating graveyard, known as Hart Island. Largely forgotten by history, Hart Island was once again needed during the pandemic.
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Europe's Most Dangerous Cities
Countless parts of Europe are safe for tourists and other individuals traveling to the continent, but there are several cities that you may want to avoid.
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Is It Possible To Fit All Of Ferris Bueller's Day Off Activities Into One Day?
"Ferris Buller's Day Off" was the kind of movie that put big ideas into the heads of bored students in the '80s, and embodied the very spirit of Generation X.
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Most Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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How Did Erik The Red Get His Name?
Here's a fun experiment: try pronouncing the name Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson. We'll even make it easier, by offering the Roman equivalent: Erik Thorvaldsson.
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Venezuela's Mysterious La Mancha Negra Is Still Unexplained
One of the reasons so few people have heard of La Mancha Negra is there is surprisingly little information out there about it in English-language sources.
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A Look At Bela Lugosi's Relationship With Boris Karloff
Fans of silver screen horror films have probably heard of a notorious rivalry between Hollywood newcomers Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.
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What Is The Milkdromeda Galaxy?
The starry backdrop of the sky changes over time, and the constellation in the sky on the vernal equinox (September 21) changes about every 2,150 years.
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Why Some Believe The World Actually Ended In 2012
In 2019, a man named Nick Hinton posted a Twitter thread explaining why he believes the world might have ended in 2012.
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The Metallica Song Elton John Says Is One Of The Best Songs Ever
Last week on The Howard Stern Show, Elton John told Metallica that he's a huge fan and that he thinks a 1991 song they made is one of the bests songs ever.
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The Tragic Death Of Vietnam's Real-Life Tarzan
There was, until recently, a man living in the jungles of Vietnam for nearly half a century, who became known as the real-life Tarzan.
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This Was The Most Popular Pastime On Alcatraz
Inmates in Alcatraz had little time for recreational activities, and their favorite pastime was softball.
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The History Of Amazing Grace Explained
Despite the song's popularity, few people know the full details of how it came to be such a force in society. Here's the history of "Amazing Grace" explained.
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The Staggering Amount Of Money The Black Mafia Family Made
The Black Mafia Family crime organization amassed millions of dollars through its drug distribution and money laundering schemes.
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Pino Maniaci: The Truth About The Man Who Fought The Mafia
Pino Maniaci is a journalist who investigates and exposes Mafia activities in his hometown of Partinico, Sicily.
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The Civil War's Biggest Blunders
The American Civil War was made worse by multiple blunders by incompetent generals and politicians. Here are some of the Civil War's biggest blunders.
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Why The Vatican Newspaper Denounced Elizabeth Taylor's Private Life
Ever been in a relationship others weren't so crazy about? If the Vatican newspaper never called you out, you're doing better than Elizabeth Taylor fared.
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Inside The Rastas' Theory About Life After Death
Rastafarianism is a religion, lifestyle, and, in part, a social movement. The catalyst for the movement came during the late 1920s to 1930s via Marcus Garvey,
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