10 of the World’s Most Controversial Gemstones
Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.
2023-07-18 00:15
8 Ways to Experience Indigenous Heritage in One Canadian Province
Indigenous-led tourism is driving a cultural revival in British Columbia. Here's how to experience the Canadian province's 10,000-year-old traditions.
2023-07-15 02:22
15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
2023-07-14 20:27
‘The Beanie Bubble’: How Ty Warner Tricked the World Into Buying Into the Beanie Baby Craze
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
2023-07-13 01:19
5 Ways Catherine the Great Changed Russia
From arts and education to coups and annexations, there’s no doubt that Catherine the Great did more than history gives her credit for.
2023-07-11 03:50
Tom Cruise debunked 'weirdest story' he's ever heard about himself
Tom Cruise may be known for high-flying stunts, but he's actually a down to Earth guy, according director Chris McQuarrie.
2023-07-11 02:19
The Reason So Many British Pubs Are Named ‘The Red Lion’
There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.
2023-07-06 05:20
The Forgotten Fifth Line of the “Something Old, Something New” Bridal Poem
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and something else, too?
2023-07-05 05:17
6 Fascinating Facts About Geoffrey Chaucer
'The Canterbury Tales' author Geoffrey Chaucer's work spanned poetry and prose and ranged from the humorous to the scientific—but there's so much more to know about the "father of English poetry."
2023-07-03 20:21
The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival
Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.
2023-06-29 09:26
The Star-Spangled Batter: A Brief History of Baseball on the Fourth of July
Fourth of July baseball games have been popular since the Civil War era. Here’s how the tradition started.
2023-06-29 05:25
10 Facts About James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’
James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni’s Room' was rejected by editors and publishers before it was eventually released in 1956.
2023-06-26 20:20