What You Never Knew About Rasputin
Who really was Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin? How can we define him, besides "Russian guy with a sinister stare" and "staple antagonist in comic books and cartoons?"
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Here's How The Catholic Church Investigates Miracles
There is a rigorous investigative process involved with determining whether or not someone's reported miracles warrant their canonization.
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Inside Japan's Horrifying WWII Biological Warfare Project
During World War II, Japan experimented on people in their infamous Unit 731. This is a look inside Japan's horrifying WWII biological warfare project.
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The Chupacabra Might Actually Have Existed. Here's Why
Chupacabra means "goat sucker." And now that we have your attention...
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The Bizarre Mystery Of The Monster With 21 Faces
One multi-eyed monster of Japan, however, was self-named and real: the Monster with 21 Faces (and presumably 42 eyes).
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The Real Reason Wyclef Jean Lost All Of His Money
You'd think that with an illustrious career, Wyclef Jean would be absolutely rolling in cash. So, how did he manage to lose all his money?
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The Ancient Board Games That Inspired Checkers
If you think checkers hasn't been around in some form since ancient times, you better check yourself.
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Times Musicians Were Forced To Apologize To Fans
Big-time rock stars and luminous singers make mistakes just like any of us. Here are some times when musicians were forced to apologize to fans.
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Things Americans In The 1980s Couldn't Live Without
Oh, the 1980s. A decade full of neon clothes, mullets, and the Brat Pack. Let's learn some things that Americans in the 1980s couldn't live without.
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Things Americans In The 1960s Couldn't Live Without
The 1960s was truly an era of change and new "inventions" to buy. Here are some things Americans in the 1960s couldn't live without.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton has long been renowned as one of America's Founding Fathers, but he hasn't received quite as much attention in history as fellow founders. Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic rap-musical isn't entirely historically accurate, but it's close-ish. Here's the real story of Alexander Hamilton.
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Origin Of Stonehenge's Sarsen Stones Uncovered
Weighing 20 tons and standing over sixty feet tall, the sarsens that form Stonehenge's main enclosure have inspired many questions, like Ylvis's "Stonehenge."
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This Was The Most Feared Scottish Clan In History
Who gets to blow their own horn (er, bagpipes) over most fearsome clan?
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How Tenzing Norgay Became A Mountaineering Legend
Tenzing Norgay, the legendary Sherpa who made history scaling Mount Everest, remains a mystery to many today. Here's how he became a mountaineering legend.
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Mansa Musa: Inside The Life Of The Wealthiest Man Of All Time
There once lived a man richer than anyone else who has ever lived. His name was Mansa Musa.
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What You Don't Know About The New England Vampire Panic
When you think of vampires, do you envision them stalking down a dark alley in England, or hiding away in an Eastern European castle? Or, perhaps, do you picture vampires frolicking about the picturesque cities of New England, amidst its mountains and gorgeous coastlines?
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Here's How Steven Seagal And Vladimir Putin Became Friends
Steven Seagal made a fair pile of money for the movie industry back in the '90s. Vladimir Putin has served as president of Russia since 2012.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Clash's London Calling
"London Calling" by The Clash is truly iconic, so much so that it crashes into the 15th spot on Rolling Stones' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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The Tragic Death Of The Mamas And The Papas' Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot is remembered for a few things, especially: Great voice, fun to be around, but, well, chubby
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The Untold Truth Of The Levelland, Texas UFO Sighting
Anybody who's anybody has seen a UFO. And in 1957, right around the time that Sputnik II took flight and the Space Race went full swing, just about everyone in the town of Levelland, Texas saw one ... or, at least, the ones who were awake did. It was pretty late.
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Why Elvis Presley Had Such An Unhealthy Relationship With Food
At the end of his years, The King weighed roughly 350 pounds. Here's why.
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What Fans Don't Know About Billie Joe Armstrong
You might love Green Day's songs, but how much do really you know about the man behind the music? Here's what fans don't know about Billie Joe Armstrong.
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The Surprising Origin Of The T-Shirt Cannon
The T-shirt cannon has a much deeper history than you might imagine.
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The Episode Of Avatar: The Last Airbender That Means More Than You Think
With Avatar: The Last Airbender once again streaming on Netflix, fans are revisiting their favorite moments. One of these occurred toward the show's end, when Prince Zuko suddenly became one of the most compelling characters.
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The Strange History Of Phrenology
Phrenology, if you're not familiar, is a thoroughly debunked old-timey pseudoscience.
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The Wild Bunch: The Truth About These American Outlaws
Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch, set in 1913, is a 1969 film about the death of the American Frontier, but it has nothing to do with history.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Vincent Van Gogh
Despite his mental health struggles, Vincent Van Gogh painted amazing works throughout his short life. This is the tragic real-life story of Vincent Van Gogh.
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