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How Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?

During the late 8th century, Numa Pompilius ruled Rome (via Britannica). The second in a lineage of ... Read More

Facts,History / 2021-09

The Untold Truth Of The First Woman Elected To Congress

When discussing history, everyone loves to talk about the "firsts." You can probably name the ... Read More

Facts,History / 2021-07

Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Rome

To most, prison is a living hell. But in many cases, the conditions were much worse in the distant ... Read More

History / 2021-06

Where Is Mike Mills From R.E.M. Today?

In the beginning, R.E.M. were the poster boys of college rock in the mid-1980s. Their jangly sound, ... Read More

Entertainment / 2021-06

The Truth About Pablo Escobar's Death

For many, Pablo Escobar was a ruthless drug kingpin and a murderer. For others, he was a savior — ... Read More

History / 2021-08

The Reason This Cemetery Rejected F. Scott Fitzgerald's Corpse At First

There's an old saying in the writing profession: "Write what you know." American writer F. Scott ... Read More

Facts,History / 2021-10

Everything Movies Get Wrong About Being A Knight

The Knight in Shining Armor is one of the most familiar images in history. Even if you know ... Read More

Entertainment,History / 2021-06

Why Prince Philip Renounced His Titles

Prince Philip, who had been the husband of Queen Elizabeth II for over 70 years, died in the spring ... Read More

Facts,History / 2021-09

Why The FBI Was Once Fixated On Burt Lancaster

Actor Burt Lancaster is perhaps best known to modern audiences for his steamy beach scene with ... Read More

Entertainment,History / 2021-10

The One Victim Who Got Away From Bobby Joe Long

Lisa McVey Noland (pictured as an adult, above) was a 17-year-old Tampa teen who was riding her ... Read More

Facts / 2021-06

The Time Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Sneeze Away From Death

Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister who was instrumental in the civil rights movement. He became ... Read More

Facts,History / 2021-10

Creepy Tales Of Haunted Churches

Often ancient and replete with history, houses of worship provide the rituals that mark life, ... Read More

Weird / 2020-08