Here's How Ponce De Leon Made His Fortune
Ponce de Leon was far more than an explorer. In his 61 years, he also served in the military, sought gold and established mines, and set up farms and colonies.
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The Morbid Thing H.H. Holmes Sold To Medical Schools
H.H. Holmes has the dark distinction of being among America's first serial killers. He committed his most infamous and deranged acts in Chicago.
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The Deadly Cosmetic Trends Women Once Relied On
They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
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Here's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
Dated 1907, Twain would have been around 72 in the colorized photo. With his disheveled white hair and prominent pallor, he looks like he could be much older.
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How Benjamin Franklin's Career Got A Boost From His Brother Being Jailed
The world has a lot to thank Benjamin Franklin for. He, meanwhile, had a lot to thank his brother James for, despite their tumultuous relationship.
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Was The Aztec Sun Stone Really Used For Human Sacrifice?
The Aztecs of ancient Mexico are another such example. Their polytheistic religion placed an emphasis on sun god, Tonatiuh, who provided both light and life.
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The Truth About The Dangers Of Medieval Fast Food
Throughout history, people have needed quick, easy, portable food that than easily be consumed on the move. The medieval era was no different.
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False Claims Made By Famous Mediums That Caused An Uproar
Psychics, mentalists, and mediums claiming to communicate with the dead have been popular for hundreds of years. Here are some cases of false claims.
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The Truth About Nikola Tesla's 369 Method
Tesla gave the world the alternating current, still widely used today, but also contributed to lighting, robotics, lasers, wireless communications, and x-rays.
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The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire
The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.
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What You Didn't Know About The Vikings' Unique Compass
Vikings were quite the travelers. From the 8th-11th centuries, they journeyed throughout Europe, the North Atlantic, and to North America -- exploring, raiding.
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The Truth About The Legendary City Of Xanadu
Perhaps most common of all is the idea of Xanadu as a mysterious Eden, a lavish, exotic city in the Far East, and that would actually be closer to the truth.
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Why Natalee Holloway's Disappearance Remained Unsolved For So Long
In 2005, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway gained international attention, as the 18-year-old high school student seemingly vanished without a trace.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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Was Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
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The True Story Of The First Woman To Earn A PhD
In 1678, a Venetian noblewoman named Elena Cornaro Piscopia made history by obtaining a doctorate. This is the true story of the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
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The Execution Device Thomas Edison Secretly Helped Finance
Thomas Edison secretly helped fund the electric chair to prove that AC electrical systems were dangerous.
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The Truth About Deadly Victorian Doctor Thomas Neill Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream worked as an abortionist and killed his patients by prescribing them poison guised as medicine.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Kings Who Inspired Macbeth
William Shakespeare penned one of his greatest tragedies, "Macbeth," around 1606 with the hopes of impressing his patron, King James I — adding special touches.
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The Tragedy Edmund Hillary Lived Through After Conquering Mount Everest
Hillary shares another similarity with Lindbergh, albeit for a considerably more tragic reason. Like Lindbergh, Hillary also lost a child after his conquest.
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The Temptation Of Christ Explained
While the temptation of Christ is perhaps lesser known than some Bible storylines, it contains within its borders some significant theological reflection.
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The Truth About Saddam Hussein's Corpse
"Saddam Hussein is now a prisoner of the U.S. government." Those words, spoken by news anchor Dan Rather, were delivered to the public on December 13, 2003
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These Were The Perks Of Being A Medieval Knight
Ah, to be a medieval knight. Seems rather thrilling — with all the swordplay, roundtable shenanigans, and castles. Knights received status, wealth, and more.
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The Truth About The First Burials On New York's Hart Island
Half a mile from the Bronx is a floating graveyard, known as Hart Island. Largely forgotten by history, Hart Island was once again needed during the pandemic.
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Most Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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How Did Erik The Red Get His Name?
Here's a fun experiment: try pronouncing the name Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson. We'll even make it easier, by offering the Roman equivalent: Erik Thorvaldsson.
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