The Oldest Basilica Of The Western World
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, built in the early fourth century, is the oldest basilica in the Western world.
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Here's How NASA Paid Homage To Galileo Galilei
NASA decided to pay tribute to the great astronomer, Galileo Galilei, by naming one of its spacecraft after him.
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The Real Reason The Amish Are Never Baptized Before Adulthood
In the Amish religion, the typical time to get baptized is between the ages of 18 and 22 when they can make their own decision to fully commit to the church.
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The 12 Days Of Christmas Explained
The English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" originated in France and was published in 1780 without any music. So what does it mean?
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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How This 19th Century Con Artist Sold A Nonexistent Country
Nothing in the world of contemporary cons can reach the scope, ambition, and sheer audacity of Gregor MacGregor, who sold a nonexistent country.
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How The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided
The Great Depression represented a then-unthinkable level of poverty. Its causes are debated, but the end result was millions of people losing their jobs.
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The Truth About The 'Broken Arm' Of The Milky Way
Scientists know that the Milky Way is a spiral-shaped galaxy, and in the arm of one of these spirals, lies a "break" that was discovered in August 2021.
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Why John Landis Sued Over Michael Jackson's Thriller Video
For Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller," director John Landis helped create a 14-minute-long musical-horror spectacle. Acclaim, though, didn't pay the bills.
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How The Vatican's Secret Passageway Helped Save Popes' Lives
Vatican City has often been a target of invaders, and more than one pope has escaped invading forces through its centuries-old secret tunnels.
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The Truth About Celebrity Chimp J. Fred Muggs
In 1952, NBC's "Today Show" was struggling. Ratings for the new show were plummeting and NBC had to think fast on how to save it. Their solution? A chimp
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The Dark Truth Behind The Woman Who Raised Hitler
By all accounts, Hitler's father, Alois, terrorized and tormented him as a child. However, his mother is a different story.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Explorer John Smith
Throughout his life, John Smith emphasized the value of hard work. He was a pioneer on several counts and sought to lead by example.
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This Is What Happened To Virginia's Robert E. Lee Statue After Its Removal
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, marked an important turn in Richmond's history as the state of Virginia removed the long-standing statue of General Robert E. Lee.
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The Dark Side Of Gladiator Culture
Roman life was not always filled with riches, particularly for the gladiators, who practiced violent hand-to-hand combat for entertainment.
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The Truth About The Time Capsule Under The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Los Angeles, receiving nearly 10 million visitors every year.
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Every Actor Who Has Played Ted Bundy In A Movie
It's no secret that the general populace is fascinated with serial killers, and there are plenty of movies and TV shows about them.
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There's A KISS Comic Book You Probably Didn't Know Existed
In 1977, Marvel and KISS got together for a comic book, and the band members even added their own blood to the comic book's ink.
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The Truth About Murderer James Wood's Childhood
On July 6, 1993, James Edward Wood was arrested and charged in the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Jeralee Underwood. He was sentenced to die by injection.
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The Real Reason Vinnie Vincent Was Fired From KISS
There may be no relationships outside of romantic ones that involve as much drama and highs and lows as relationships between bandmates, but it makes sense.
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The Truth About KISS' Attempt At Starting A Wrestling Faction
Here's the true story behind the KISS pro wrestling stable that never was, and why things didn't work out as expected.
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The Truth About KISS' Relationship With The Beatles
The Beatles and KISS could not be further apart in terms of their music but how they'll likely be remembered when the history of rock 'n' roll is written.
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The Real Reason Ace Frehley Left KISS In The '80s
Many of KISS' face-melting riffs can be credited to Ace Frehley, whose fingers caressed the strings while inches away, fire was shooting out of his instrument.
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The Messed Up Story Heavenly Creatures Is Based On
"Heavenly Creatures" is based on the true story of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, whose friendship led them to commit matricide.
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All About Anne Frank's Less Popular Second Diary
Unbeknownst to many, Anne Frank's diary has two versions. The first is the original and the second she rewrote and edited for future publication.
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The Real Reason KISS Is Retiring
The rock band KISS has been melting fans' faces for nearly 50 years now, bringing a theatricality (and marketability) to the act that transcended their music.
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The History Of Babylon Explained
Of the cities in Mesopotamia, none is more famous than Babylon. Yet the reasons for its fame are more biblical than historical.
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