Jonestown, the site in Guyana where more than 900 followers of cult leader Jim Jones died in a mass murder-suicide in 1978, ...

The wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese treasure ship seized by pirates in 1721, has been identified near ...

Though John Adams was old and ill when he died, the curious timing of his demise sparked countless unusual theories.

The Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that the U.S. military ran a paranormal black site on Long Island, is even more nuts than the hit Netflix show lets on.

Join us for the History Uncovered podcast, where we explore the uncharted corners of the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop ...

People experiencing sleep paralysis often describe seeing the Hat Man, a faceless shadow figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing right there in their bedroom.

Foremost among the Greek gods and goddesses of ancient mythology were the 12 Olympians of the pantheon, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, and Ares.

Linda Napolitano claimed that three aliens abducted her from her Manhattan apartment and beamed her into their ship on November 30, 1989. Her story was allegedly corroborated by 23 witnesses — but ...

The people on this list range from groundbreaking scientists and military heroes to cultural icons and medical marvels who all left their unique mark on history.

While the Los Angeles Mafia never rose to the same notoriety as its counterparts in New York and Chicago, the crime family infiltrated Hollywood, had a hand in the growth of Las Vegas, and terrorized ...

From the Hydra to the Wendigo to the Minotaur, learn about the most interesting mythical creatures and the history behind them.

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them. Fantastical creatures have captured the human imagination since the ...