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

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.

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.

Turns out cavemen cared about dental hygiene — and may have something to teach us about the ways we care for our teeth.

Humanity has conjured a constellation of ways to conduct executions, and this may be one of the wildest methods of them all.

Discovering the connection between man and ape is of colossal scientific value — which is exactly why some have tried to fake it.

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

Learn why a small Colorado town has an annual festival to celebrate a single chicken who managed to survive for 18 months without its head.