Historical News

If you took 'The Grapes of Wrath' and turned it into a dark tragedy about sexual blackmail, then added a long coda about raving insanity, you'd get something like 'Mad Ship'. It's a strange film, although one with gorgeous visual images to spare.

Coos Bay and Charleston, Oregon have super beaches, hiking and biking trails and of course plenty of lighthouses to enjoy.

An archway that has been standing for over 400 years on the grounds of Scotland's Scone Palace was destroyed this week when a contractor's van smashed into it.

In its eighth poll topping season, American Idol has taken a new and exciting turn as far as the top 12 is concerned. Last night, America voted unanimously for the first legally blind musical prodigy to take part in the singing competition.

Scientists are planning to exhume the body of 16th century astronomer, Galileo, in order to perform DNA testing which might help answer some questions about the health of the “father of astronomy,” whom the Vatican condemned for his teachings.

Are you a champagne aficionado? Do you have an expensive collection or yearn for one? Here’ are some royal bottles to add to it, that is, if you don’t need to pay your mortgage or your child’s college tuition. Read on and …hang onto your wallet.

Here's a deal for you if you're in Canada, the historic John Lecky house in Prince Edward Island is on the market for only a dollar.

The sea holds many mysteries, perhaps none more baffling than the disappearance of the crew of the two hundred ton brigantine, the Mary Celeste. What happened will always be a matter of speculation. Read this eerie tale and offer your own conclusions.

Who killed William Desmond Taylor and why? This enduring Hollywood mystery might have been solved if the crime has been committed today with the sophistication of DNA and other forensic tools. Read on and take a guess. Yours is as good as anyone else's.

Did you know America has a royal palace even though it doesn’t have a royal ruling class? I thought so. Well, don't feel bad. Neither did I. Read on, dear plebe, that is, if you dare.