You've seen him portrayed by Gerard Butler in the film "300" but have you ever given thought to the character of Leonidas?
Meet the Fearsome Viking Ivar the Boneless
The legendary Viking warrior, Ivar the Boneless, was a fearsome, demon-like warrior, but what parts of his story are true?
Popcorn and How It Found Its Way Into Movie Theaters
It's hard to remember a time when popcorn and movie theaters weren't so intertwined. Apparently, this pairing took some time.
The Most Epic Pranks in April Fools’ Day History
The tradition of pulling pranks on each other on the first day of April dates back centuries.
Nailing It: How Nail Polish Has Evolved Over the Years
Get a glimpse into the stylish history of nail polish.
These Celebrities Walked Away From a Football Career
A football career takes lots of luck and talent. Making it in Hollywood is just as hard. These celebs somehow did both.
Meet the Famous Boots-Wearing Human Skeleton
One human skeleton can shed light on the way people used to live and tell stories beyond our wildest imagination.
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?
Why Pirates Were So Obsessed With Eyepatches
How did the eyepatch come to be so strongly linked to pirates?
He Did What? Actors and Their First Jobs
What we are used to seeing in film and TV is usually full to the brim in glitz and glamour. Sometimes it can be easy to forget that getting into show business isn't all..