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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The Real-Life Event That The Strangers Is Based On
Some stories, such as The Haunting In Connecticut or The Rite bear many similarities to real-life occurrences, other horror films turn out to be quite a stretch to apply to real-life events. Whether you mind it or not, 2008's "The Strangers" falls into the latter category.
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The Most Notable Treasure Hunters In History
Treasure hunters have inspired books and movies throughout history. Who wouldn't want to strike it rich by finding a pirate's buried treasure or taste immortality from the Fountain of Youth or the Holy Grail? But it's not easy. These are some of the most notable treasure hunters in history.
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What Nobody Told You About Cain And Abel
Everyone knows that in the Bible, Cain killed Abel, but here's what nobody told you about Cain and Abel.
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The Messed Up Real-Life Story Of Pablo Picasso
Picasso was mainly a painter, dabbling in sculpture and other media, and he certainly didn't lead a boring life. Here's the messed up truth about Pablo Picasso.
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The Dupont De Ligoness Family Murders Coverup Theory Explained
Here's a quick primer on the Ligoness family murders, and the bones of one of the stranger theories for why it all went down: that this is all part of an elaborate, decade-long cover-up.
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The Hit Psychological Thriller You Need To Watch On Netflix
Offering to the Storm has taken Netflix by storm. Here's why.
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What Happened To The Man Who Killed Jesse James?
Spoiler alert: Things didn't end well for the man who killed Jesse James.
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The Grim Life Of The Man Who Created The Atomic Bomb
J. Robert Oppenheimer gave the atomic bomb life while becoming Death. This is the grim life of the man who created the atomic bomb.
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The Terrifying Legend Of Stull Cemetery
For some people's money, you just can't find a more hellish spot than Stull, Kansas, a small, unincorporated community in the Northeast quadrant of the Sunflower State, where the local cemetery reportedly houses a gateway to the fiery inferno of the underworld.
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