History

People have lost it over the weirdest things, like hats and toys. Even condiments. Want to know about the real riots started by stuff you probably own?

A sudden squall and a freighter off course. Then, the Sunshine Skyway seemed to vanish. Why does it have a reputation for swallowing ships? Let's find out.

They were hyped as things to change the world. Gadgets meant to fix cities & homes, even how we sleep. Instead, they vanished. Find out what happened here.

Hot dogs for royalty and fiery chili in Texas. Even a farewell meal of cottage cheese. What other odd bites fueled America’s presidents?

The secrets of the seas weren’t what the stories claimed. Find out about how pirate flags, coins and punishments really worked beyond the myths.

Why did Romans toss coins, or parents ban umbrellas indoors? The strange origins of superstitions may not be what you expect. Let's find out.

Blood ties linked presidents and royals in surprising ways, including Roosevelt family weddings and cousins on opposite sides of world wars. Find out more.

Bare feet in leech-filled swamps. Marking swan bills. Buckets of filth thrown out at midnight. These were real jobs medieval people actually did.

In 1938, a small town cast its votes like any other year. What they didn’t realize was that one candidate wasn’t human. And it still managed to win.

For a short moment, America’s capital wasn’t where you’d expect. A tavern and a quick winter session are part of a forgotten chapter. Can you guess the city?