Archaeology
Cahokia Mounds of Illinois: An Unparalleled Native American City
Native American Mississippians built Cahokia, the grandest urban city, once home for up to 40,000 people and the biggest earthen pyramid north of Mexico.
History
The History of Christmas Carols
The history of Christmas carols stems from a time when people sang songs during Winter Solstice celebrations and evolved into the festive caroling of today.
Crimes
The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bodmin Moor
In 1844, Charlotte Dymond was savagely murdered. Her lover, Matthew Weeks, hanged for slitting her throat, but there are some who contend he was innocent.
People
Salman Rushdie and the Iranian Fatwa
The Salman Rushdie fatwa - a death threat - was issued for "blasphemy" by the Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 in response to Rushdie's book "The Satanic Verses."
Unexplained Mysteries
Terrifying Letters from The Watcher of Westfield, NJ
The lives of the Broadduses became a living nightmare when The Watcher sent them terrifying letters after they bought their new home in Westfield, NJ.
Science
Does the Kaimanawa Wall Re-Write New Zealand’s History?
What's the truth about the Kaimanawa wall in New Zealand? Is it really 2000 years old and does it prove that a mysterious group arrived before the Maori?
Legends
Legend of a Soccer Star: The Aaron Ramsey Effect
While some soccer players are famous for their looks or athleticism, Aaron Ramsey also holds the strange distinction of having power over celebrity deaths.
