NASA is responsible for some of the most monumental achievements in human history, but they are not strangers to scandals. Here are some of the biggest.
As far back as recorded history goes, people have been putting people to death. These are history's weirdest death sentence rules you never knew existed.
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster went down as one of the worst man-made catastrophes ever. These are the mistakes that led to the explosion of the nuclear reactor.
One might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.
The idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
Saint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
The three-man crew of Apollo 1 called out for help after a fire started during a launch simulation. These were the chilling final words of the astronauts.
You might be familiar with the broad strokes of the grisly events at Jonestown, but there are disturbing details that are often left out of the narrative.
Even in modern times, people have looked to the supernatural for answers. Dabbling in the occult knows no social restrictions, as these first ladies show.
The first two world wars were horrific and left scars on the psyches of those who lived through them. Here's what could happen if World War III starts.
Students have often been the loudest voices of protest throughout history. Indeed, universities were founded on student protests, and here are the most famous.
In 2003, as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated. But did the crew die instantly? You might be surprised at the answer.
In May of 2024 protests at New York's Columbia University in support of Palestine led to hundreds of arrests. Here's the timeline of the demonstrations.
January 28, 1986 still lives on in the minds of many people. The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion was a tragic event that shook NASA -- and the world.
The character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.
The Apple TV+ series "Franklin" is being praised by historians for its accuracy, but the show's creators have still taken a few liberties with history.
The world has always been a dangerous place for humankind, but nuclear weapons really dialed it up. Where on Earth would be the safest refuge during WWIII?
Being accused of witchcraft doesn't carry the same negative impact as it did hundreds of years ago. Even so, some celebrities still get labeled as witches.
When the Challenger exploded in 1986 carrying seven people, the nation collectively mourned. Here's why NASA was never the same after the Challenger disaster.
Stories of spooky encounters are ten a penny, even in these enlightened times. And they're not just for the hoi polloi, as these celebrities will attest.
Founding father Benjamin Franklin's ideas and inventions have stood the test of time. But his 1781 essay about farting illuminates his robust sense of humor.