The Untold Truth Of Pancho Villa
Villa is seen either as a revolutionary, fighting for justice on behalf of the poor, or he's a bloodthirsty, borderline psychotic killer.
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The Winter War: Finland's Heroic Stand Against A Soviet Invasion
On November 30th the Winter War was on (formally known as the Russo-Finnish War), a conflict that would last until March, the following year.
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Sci-Fi Movies You Won't Want To Miss In 2021
Compared to the myriad of issues faced throughout 2020, it will be interesting to see what 2021's science fiction has in store.
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The Mystery Surrounding The Death Of The Temptations' Paul Williams
Not everyone believed that Paul Williams's death was a suicide, however. Unexplained circumstances surrounding his death caused his family to suspect some kind of foul play.
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How Much It Really Cost To Build Hampton Court Palace, Home Of King Henry VIII
In its heyday, Hampton Court Palace was a favorite of King Henry VIII, and subsequent monarchs would continue their own touches to it over the years, amounting to a princely sum of treasure spent on its construction.
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The Crazy Story Of The Great Noise, Sweden's Largest Witch Trial
North America certainly wasn't the only place on the planet that traded in accusations of sorcery. Twenty-four years earlier, Sweden experienced what's known as The Great Noise -- an eight-year witch hunt, 1668-1676, with trials and executions stretching from the west coast to the east.
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These Were Freddie Mercury's Last Words To His Assistant
On Friday, November 22, 1991, Freddie Mercury met with Jim Beech, manager of Mercury's band Queen. They would compose the statement in which Mercury would announce his health struggle to the world. Then Mercury and Peter Freestone, his longtime assistant, spent their last time together.
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Kisses That Changed The Course Of History
Today, about 90 percent of the world's population takes part in the fascinating ritual of kissing, but some kisses are more about making a statement.
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The Truth About Jujitsu Legend Jigoro Kano
Kano was a serious man. He also cast a long shadow. From his birth in 1860 to his death in 1938, Kano would master a martial art, modernize it, and then unleash it on a global audience.
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This Is The Beatles' Most Underrated Song Ever
Thanks to their unmatched songwriting talent and willingness to experiment, the Fab Four amassed a back catalog like no other, and every attempt to put together a Top 10 list of their best songs is doomed to leave dozens of worthy candidates behind.
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The Story Behind Baseball's Unwritten Rules
On Monday, August 17th, pro baseball player Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres curried both rage and adulation by ... playing baseball. But according to many, what he was really doing was breaking baseball's unwritten rules. Raising the question -- what are baseball's unwritten rules?
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Essential Facts About Horror Legend Vincent Price
With his unmistakable voice, diabolical laugh, and imposing presence, horror legend Vincent Price terrified audiences for over six decades.
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The Desert City That Became One Of The Richest In The Roman Empire
In 2012, a collaboration between Norwegian and Syrian researchers discovered the secret of Palmyra's habitability.
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The Tragic Death Of Whitney Houston
Behind the scenes, Whitney Houston lived a life that wasn't quite as golden as her voice.
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The Letter That Won Women The Right To Vote
It seems odd now, in retrospect, that there was a time in this country (and others, to be honest) when women were not allowed a voice in the electoral process.
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The Untold Truth Of Silence Dogood
Famous authors have pseudonyms when they publish something racy. Then there are revolutionary heroes who take on pen names out of spite. That's what happened when Benjamin Franklin couldn't get his work published in his brother's newspaper.
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The Detail That Makes Dimebag Darrell's Death Stranger
On December 8, 2004, the band Damageplan was playing at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio, when a fan climbed on stage and shot "Dime" in the head, killing the 38-year-old guitarist instantly and three others in the ensuing pandemonium before being shot himself by a police officer.
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The Legend Of Bluebeard Finally Explained
The legend of Bluebeard has been preserved through the writings Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well as folklore across the world. Here's a rundown.
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The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Layne Staley
The haunted heaviness of singer Layne Staley's voice helped Alice in Chains achieve international stardom. Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world.
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The Truth About The World's Longest Kiss
It might be easy to envision staying lip-locked to a lover for hours, but how about ... 59 hours?
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John Paul Tremblay's Net Worth Might Surprise You
Tremblay's personal finances are in considerably better condition than Julian's. In fact, John Paul Tremblay's net worth might very well surprise you.
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Elton John Can't Stand Keith Richards. Here's Why
Why can't Elton John stand Richards, and does the guitar hero respond in kind? Let's find out!
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The Real-Life Story Of Chojun Miyagi, Inspiration For The Karate Kid
Karate Kid and Cobra Kai fans may not know there was a real-life inspiration for Mr. Miyagi, and he even had the same last name.
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The Legacy Of Johannes Gutenberg Explained
The importance of Johannes Gutenberg's contribution to Western civilization has never been in doubt. This is the legacy of Johannes Gutenberg explained.
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The Unusual Disappearance Of Rosemary Gullet
Having no insight into the fate of a loved one, without any sense of resolution or ability to move forward: that's a different kind of pain altogether.
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This Might Be The Strangest Gameshow That Japan Has Ever Made
In the vast, seemingly endless ocean of weirdness available on the internet, Japanese game shows stand head and shoulders above the rest.
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What Only Adults Notice About Rocky And Bullwinkle
If you grew up in the sixties and seventies, you probably watched The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends every Saturday morning ... However, if you rewatch the beloved series as an adult, you'll definitely notice some grown-up themes that went over your head as a kid.
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