Medieval people drank almond milk before it was trendy.

Stoney lied and cheated his way into becoming the husband of Mary Bowes, an heiress who would endure decades of abuse at his hand.

Audrey Munson's statuesque likeness can be seen throughout New York City to this day. Unfortunately, her own success didn't last long.

New research adds another layer of complexity to the "nature versus nurture" debate.

John Pemberton struggled with addiction for much of his life. Somewhere along the way, this addiction spurred invention.

Turns out that the stars above have a lot to do with the iconic red barns that dot the United States.

If the Flour Riot of 1837 teaches us anything, it's that people often believe what they read — and will act upon it.

Over the years, researchers have discovered hundreds of human skeletons along the edges of the otherwise pristine Roopkund Lake.

Called "the phone of the wind," this device allows Japanese mourners to leave messages for those who died in the 2011 earthquake.

Trees form complex relationships with one another to survive — and may offer lessons for us on how we can do the same.

Australia may very well be the land of cat people — but not exactly by choice.