Herbert Mullin was convinced that an earthquake would imminently cripple northern California and flatten his hometown of Felton, unless he killed someone first.
There is a reason the Federalist party, founded by Thomas Jefferson, doesn't exist today, and it's all thanks to the Battle of New Orleans and the War of 1812.
The Copper Scroll manuscript contains what appears to be a treasure map written into copper that outlines between 61 to 64 gold and silver stashes in Judea.
Prince's careful curation of his artistic life wasn't limited to his music; he secretly bought the house whose exterior appeared in his 1984 film 'Purple Rain.'
The super volcano at Yellowstone has erupted dozens of times in the past 2 million years, but three of those were giant events that stood out from the rest.
US Marshal Jack Abernathy may not be as iconic a figure as the Earps, but he's appropriately remembered for his unique technique for catching wolves alive.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) would seek Hughes' assistance when they wanted to recover a Soviet submarine that was discovered near American territory.
It began in the summer of 1979, when the bodies of two Black teens, Alfred Evans and Edward Hope Smith, were found in the same vicinity, less than a week apart.
The Crimean War began after religious disputes in the Ottoman Empire reached a crisis, but the conflict had been brewing for years before fighting broke out.
The Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing were a number of student-led demonstrations that took place between April 15 and June 4, 1989 -- 'The June 4 Incident.'
Don Drummond's unprecedented skill with the trombone was an indispensable part of the Skatalites' sound. His genius is lauded, but his troubled life was short.
Unfortunately for Crazy Town, after their debut platinum-selling album "The Gift Of Game," things went downhill. Additional success eluded them within a year.
Doreen Lioy was a magazine editor who reportedly fell in love with Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez while watching his arrest and trial on television.
One of the first applications of radar was as a aerial defense tool during the Battle of Britain, a three-month clash between England and Germany in WW2.
Jeffrey Dahmer enlisted in the Army in January 1979. He was trained in Texas as a medical specialist before being stationed in West Germany as a combat medic.
The filibuster has a controversial history in the Senate. As it comes to the forefront of U.S. politics, we take a look into how it has changed over the years.
Energy drinks are in the top selling beverages worldwide but can have serious health risks. Is your favorite in this list of the most dangerous energy drinks?
The man behind five confirmed murders in the San Francisco Bay Area between 1968-1969, the Zodiac Killer, who claimed as many as 37 victims, was never caught.
The Beatles were involved in myriad controversies during their time in the limelight. Here's what our readers chose as the most bizarre of these controversies.
When the smoke of the Korean War had cleared, 40,000 Americans had died; another 100,000 were injured in the conflict. The Korean Peninsula was split in two.
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
As the demand for more and more batteries grows, especially as electric cars start to become more popular, so goes the need for their core components as well.
"Gamelan" refers to the region's entire musical heritage. It's kind of a catch-all word that really should mean "awesome hammers make shiny future sound."