Stan Lee's incredible career has shaped today's mainstream and culture and comic book culture in particular.
Why King Louis XIV Wore High Heels
When was the last time you saw a fully grown monarch in high heels, white tights, short shorts, and a huge wig?
Stacy Allison: the First American Woman to Climb Mount Everest
Climbing Mount Everest is extremely difficult, but in September of 1988, Allison finally did it.
The Past and Present of the Thelema Religion
Founded by Aleister Crowly in the early 20th century, the Thelema religion is both intriguing and mysterious.
The Tumacacori Mission and the Hidden Treasure
One of the most famous legends of a hidden Arizonian treasure is the story of the Tumacácori Mission.
From Witch Hunting to Witchcraft Allegations: Who Was Giles Corey?
Few men have suffered the consequences of the infamous Salem witch trials. This is Giles Corey's story.
The Library of Alexandria and How It Was Destroyed
The distance of time has wrapped the story of The Great Library of Alexandria in myths that aren't necessarily true.
The Tower of Babel: Fact or Fiction?
Some recent archaeological findings might suggest that the Tower of Babel did, in fact, exist!
What Lies Beneath the Chinese Pyramids?
Shaanxi Province in China has dozens of mysterious pyramids that date back 8,000 years. Some of them holding great secrets.
Wheat and How We Domesticated It
Wheat used to be a wild grain before we domesticated it. But how did this process even happen?