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  • Harriet Tubman sitting on a wooden chair posing for photograph

    The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From

    Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • Broken bust of Adolf Hitler sits in a pile of rubble

    Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained

    Adolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • plaster casts of Pompeii's dead

    Why You Can Still See Facial Expression On The Bodies Of Pompeii

    In 79 A.D., Pompeii was smothered in ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And even today, you can still see the facial expressions on the bodies.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • A hand busting through the grave in a cemetery

    Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried

    You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • Judge hitting gavel

    How Often Have Presidents Defied Court Orders?

    Defying a court order is nothing to take lightly. But over the years, even some United States presidents have done so, albeit for different reasons.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Man with fist raised as he watches property burn in LA riots

    Why The Insurrection Act Was Last Used For The 1992 LA Riots

    The Insurrection Act was last used for the 1992 LA riots that broke out after the four police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted.

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • A crowd saluting Adolf Hitler's motorcade

    The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII

    "Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • the space shuttle challenger prepares to launch

    17 Infamous Events That Were More Horrific Than You Realized

    You probably knew these disasters and other grim historic events were terrible, but some of the details might be even worse than you realize.

    By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
  • Side by side photos of mao zedong, a viking and a solider

    18 Worst Time Periods You'd Never Survive In

    Modern times are tough, but not as tough as they've been in the past. Be grateful you weren't born during one of these tough-to-survive times in history.

    By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
  • Medical worker covering body with sheet

    The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From

    Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • Stephen Hawking in front of chalkboard covered with equations

    The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End

    Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • person on sickbed holding visitor's hand

    The Most Painful Ways To Die Throughout History

    When it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.

    By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
  • A lion prepares to attack victims in Rome's colosseum

    5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome

    Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Adolf Hitler speaking at podium

    Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler

    "Adolf Hitler" — it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • The pyramids of Giza

    5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Herculaneum preserved building interior

    The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius

    Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • world war i graves at ypres

    The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of World War I

    World War I might not have been as deadly as its successor, but it had just as many bizzarre incidents that remain unsolved to this day.

    By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
  • British soldiers on the ground next to a plane

    Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense

    From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.

    By William Fischer Read More
  • Winston Churchill in military-style hat

    What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII

    History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.

    By Sarah Crocker Read More
  • Hope Diamond in diamond necklace setting in museum display

    12 Historical Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed

    Throughout the years, artifacts have been unearthed and shed light on the history of the world. And some, the tales say, are cursed.

    By Sarah Crocker Read More
  • a gallows near a house

    The 5 Most Painful Ways To Die In The Wild West

    The Wild West took place from 1865 and 1900 in the United States, and it was a different time, to say the least. There were also plenty of painful ways to die.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • OceanGate Titan sub

    Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments

    In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • mafia man in hat looking down with hands closed

    What Happens When You Leave The Mafia?

    The word "mafia" is thrown around a lot, and it refers to any number of organized crime outfits around the world. And none of them are easy to leave.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Small cross placed on Bible

    What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?

    You've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • DCA air traffic control tower after crash

    What Aviation Experts Really Think Caused The 2025 DC Plane Crash

    Aviation experts are weighing in on what caused American Airlines flight 5342 to crash with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, killing 67 people.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • U.S. Capitol building at sunset

    The Biggest Questions About The 2025 DC Plane Crash

    In January 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C, killing 67 people.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Early 20th-century hospital

    Lies People Believe About Typhoid Mary

    Typhoid Mary is known to many as the woman who spread Typhoid fever back in early-20th century New York. But many details of her tale aren't true.

    By Richard Milner Read More
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