The Tragic Death Of Anne Frank
For seven decades, historians believed Anne Frank died in March 1945, weeks before Bergen-Belsen death camp was liberated. New information suggests otherwise.
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The Tragic Death Of Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider
Before his untimely death in 2020, Florian Schneider had made music history as the co-founder of the legendary German electronic music group Kraftwerk.
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How Steamboat Warfare Can Be Traced Back To The Battle Of New Orleans
One facet of the battle comes across as almost anachronistic in hindsight: steam power, which saw its first recorded military use in the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Truth About Sonny And Cher's Divorce
One of the most famous couples of the 1960s was Sonny Bono and Cher, and their divorce was one of the most infamous of the 1970s.
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How Much John Deacon Is Actually Worth
John Deacon wrote some of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust." Here's how much he's worth.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1981 Brixton Riots
It's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
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James Elliott: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Donald Harvey
At the age of 64, Donald Harvey was attacked by James Elliot in his cell, and the notorious serial killer died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
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The Happy Face Killer: The Truth About Keith Jesperson's Childhood
Most serial killers had a tough childhood, and Keith Jesperson was no different. Though he claimed that he killed 180 victims, police can only pin eight on him.
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The Truth About Casey Anthony's Relationship With Patrick McKenna
The 2011 trial of Casey Anthony, charged in 2008 with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, brought the single mother countrywide notoriety.
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The Messed Up Truth About D-Day
June 6, 1944—better known as "D-Day"—was the largest amphibious military operation in history. Here's the messed-up truth about D-Day.
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The Controversial History Of Father's Day
Father's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
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How Winning Baseball Games Temporarily Saved These Death Row Inmates
Once described as a place "of the Dark ages," Wyoming State Penitentiary was improved in 1911, providing reform programs and the formation of a baseball team.
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People Ironically Connected To Famous Companies
In business, there are at least two interesting examples of people whose names somehow connected them to the company they were affiliated with.
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The Messed Up True Story Of The Mexican Ripper
In the late 19th century, while Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London, the Mexican Ripper was on an almost identical killing spree over 5,000 miles away.
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The Bizarre Tradition That Used To Accompany Royal Births
There was one British royalty tradition that was broken when Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles.
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Bizarre Facts About The Crusades
The Crusades were more than just a holy war: They had a strange side. Here are some bizarre facts about the Crusades.
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What's Really Going On With Donald Trump's Pants?
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the annual North Carolina Republican Party convention wearing pants, except they looked backwards.
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Here's Why The US Has The Most Prisoners
The U.S. is second to none when it comes to imprisoning human beings, with 5% of the world's population but 25% of its prisoners.
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The Man Behind The Worst Intelligence Disaster In U.S. History
Robert Hanssen, a church-going family man and FBI agent for 25 years, was actually working as a Soviet spy for well over 20 years. Here's his crazy story.
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The Most Brutal Ruler In History, According To 46% Of People
Mad monarchs, military megalomaniacs, dictators: Some might have been bad at their job, but others will be remembered as among the most ruthless people ever.
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The Historical Meaning Behind Prince Harry's Daughter's Name
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child. What is the historical context of her name?
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The Truth About The Homeless Man Who Inspired A Daft Punk Song
The artist whose song was sampled on Daft Punk's One More Time has been dealing with homelessness for years and has yet to be paid or credited for the sample
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The Incident That Inspired The Bruce Lee Scene In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Here's the story of the incident that inspired the controversial Once Upon a Time in Hollywood fight scene between Bruce Lee and fictional stuntman Cliff Booth.
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The Untold Truth Of Mountain Monsters
Even though Travel Channel's "Mountain Monsters" lost its leader in 2019, the show continues to seek out the unexplained in the wilds of Appalachia.
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The Least Popular Member Of AC/DC Might Surprise You
AC/DC reached superstardom in the '70s, the personification of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. They're considered one of the most influential bands of all time.
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The Truth About Steve Martin's Music Career
Depending on when you were born, you first knew of Steve Martin as a successful standup comedian, successful movie star, or recently, successful banjo player.
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The Truth About The Men Suspected Of Killing Whitey Bulger
James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger was beaten to death in West Virginia's Hazelton federal prison on October 30, 2018. Bulger was serving two life sentences.
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