10 Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace
From a record-breaking mountain climber to a British adventurer who may have died searching for a city that doesn’t exist and beyond, these explorers have fates that are shrouded in mystery.
2023-05-30 00:15
11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard
Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?
2023-05-25 03:52
10 Facts About King James VI and I
James VI and I was the first monarch to rule both Scotland and England. He also spearheaded the Scottish witch trials.
2023-05-25 02:15
7 LGBTQ Landmarks Besides the Stonewall Inn
Stonewall is the most famous, but it’s just one of many American sites that hold significance for LGBTQ history.
2023-05-25 01:55
The Couple Who Sat with Lincoln on the Night of His Assassination
The Lincolns weren't alone in the presidential box at Ford's Theater that night.
2023-05-23 04:47
7 Facts About Joyce Chen, the TV Chef Who Introduced Americans to Chinese Cuisine
Through her restaurant, cookbook, and television show, Joyce Chen introduced many Americans to Chinese cuisine.
2023-05-23 00:20
13 Old-Timey Synonyms for ‘Hot’ to Bring Back This Summer
Why be sweltering and sunburnt when you can be swoly and birsled instead?
2023-05-22 20:17
What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.
2023-05-20 04:47
10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day
Memorial Day arose from the tragedy of the Civil War. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country.
2023-05-19 03:50
9 Explosive Facts About the Manhattan Project
America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.
2023-05-19 02:19
The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, the ‘Winter Queen’ of Bohemia
The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.
2023-05-18 05:25
The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000
Pineapples used to be expensive in Europe and colonial America. The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.
2023-05-18 04:24