Joseph Smith: The Death Of The Founder Of Mormonism Explained
Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were arrested under the charge of treason and conspiracy and jailed in Carthage, Illinois. A mob attacked on June 27, 1844.
Read MoreJoseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were arrested under the charge of treason and conspiracy and jailed in Carthage, Illinois. A mob attacked on June 27, 1844.
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By Jennifer Deutschmann Read MoreWithin months of arriving in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Alberta Williams was abducted, killed, and her body was dumped along Canada's Highway of Tears.
By Jennifer Deutschmann Read MoreGen Con's mission is to provide gaming fans a place to enjoy tabletop games with like-minded individuals; lots of events, prizes, exhibits, and demonstrations.
By Jean Mendoza Read MoreDressel made his Olympics debut in 2016. His first-ever appearance was marked by winning his first gold medals when he competed in the group swimming events.
By Alexandra Simon Read MoreIf America is an open road, then the American counterculture of the 1960s is best described as a bus, hand-painted, loaded, and roaring toward the horizon.
By S. Flannagan Read MoreHorrendous torture techniques such as water boarding, stretching of the limbs, head crushing, and even tickling was used in the past.
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By Cody Copeland Read MoreAfrican American Reconstruction Era abolitionist Tunis G. Campbell accomplished more in a few years than most people can in an entire lifetime.
By Cynthia Griffith Read MoreRiefenstahl's most famous film, "Triumph of the Will" -- a Nazi propaganda piece -- has been quoted and referenced in countless movies over the years.
By Luke T. Harrington Read MoreWe all are familiar with earthquakes. The ground shakes. Windows rattle. But many would be surprised to learn that earthquakes can also cause lightning.
By Kirstie Bingham Read MoreThe Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., is an interesting, museum. It's been around since late 2017 and has already contributed to a lot — of controversy.
By Nick Vrchoticky Read MorePin-up models, past and present, have faced a mixed reception. From bicycle girls to today's alt models, this is the untold truth about being a pin-up model.
By Engrid Barnett Read MorePower outages demonstrate just how reliant so many of us are on our various gadgets. What would we do as a species if the World Wide Web happened to disappear?
By Chris Littlechild Read MoreThe unicorn, a mythical creature that can strike enemies with the single horn on its forehead, appeared in folklore early -- on Mesopotamian artwork.
By Sandra Mardenfeld Read MoreFrom late June to late August 1969, hundreds of thousands of people swarmed to 135th Street in Harlem to attend the Harlem Cultural Festival.
By Frank F. Read MoreThe Hudson River was integral to New York City's meteoric rise but the famous body of water also has a darker side, as dozens of bodies are recovered each year.
By Chris Littlechild Read MoreWhen a rocky, cigar-shaped object about a quarter-mile long and highly elongated was discovered speeding through the solar system, wild conjecture ensued.
By Shelby Lin Erdman Read MoreOut of all the American pop-punk acts, few have achieved the level of success and enduring legacy of Blink-182. Here's the untold truth of member Mark Hoppus.
By Mikael Angelo Francisco Read MoreAlkaline Trio are pop-punk veterans, and their dark, gothic image has been a hallmark of the band. Their journey has all sorts of fascinating stories.
By Erich B. Anderson Read MoreOn the surface of it, baptism may seem like a simple enough ceremony, but there's more to it than you might think. Here's the untold truth of baptism.
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