The Real Gangs Of New York: When The Dead Rabbits And Bowery Boys Ruled Five Points
This post was originally published on this siteFrom the Bowery Boys to the Dead Rabbits, meet the Five Points gangs that were the real-life gangs […]
Month: November 2017
27 Black and White Photos That Document the Annual Christmas Dance of Lynchburg College, Virginia in the Late 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAn amazing photo collection from Lynchburg College Archives that show Annual Christmas Dance of students in Lynchburg College, Virginia from […]
The 15 Creepiest Ghost Ships Ever Found On The High Seas
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 16 SV Mary Celeste After passing Santa Maria Island in the Azores on Nov. 25, […]
FBI Most Wanted List: The Most Wanted Fugitives Right Now
This post was originally published on this siteThe FBI’s most wanted criminals list is almost as infamous as the people on it. Getty Images James […]
Charles Darwin Not Only Discovered Species, He Also Ate Them In A Glutton Club
This post was originally published on this siteDarwin described a 20-pound rodent as the “very best meat I had ever tasted.” Wikimedia CommonsCharles Darwin Charles […]
How The C.I.A.’s Project Azorian Attempted To Steal The Soviet K-129 Nuclear Submarine
This post was originally published on this siteDiscover the unbelievable story of Project Azorian, the CIA’s Cold War effort to steal the K-129 nuclear submarine […]
El Monte’s Wild Past: Incredible Vintage Photographs Capture Inside Gay’s Lion Farm in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteFrom 1925 to 1942 El Monte was home to Gay’s Lion Farm, which was established by former circus […]
Meet Victor Lustig, The Conman So Smooth He ‘Sold’ The Eiffel Tower — Twice
This post was originally published on this siteEven the agent who arrested Victor Lustig said, “You’re the smoothest con man that ever lived.” Bettmann/Getty ImagesVictor […]
Vintage Photographs of Hippies and Teds Gathered at Wembley Stadium for a Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Show in 1972
This post was originally published on this siteThe London Rock and Roll Show was a concert held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 5 August 1972. […]
The Story Of Henri Landru, France’s Charming Bluebeard Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteFrench charmer and serial killer Henri Landru got his nickname from the old French folktale of Bluebeard. Wikimedia […]
How Calvin Graham Became World War II’s Youngest Decorated Veteran
This post was originally published on this siteThrough some cunning lies, Calvin Graham is the youngest confirmed soldier to serve in WWII. YouTubeCalvin Graham upon […]
Amazing Vintage Portrait Photos Depict Women’s Hairstyles of the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, the major trends for hairstyles were all about waves. With a softer look than the […]
Color Slides That Show What Ladies Wore during the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteWhat did ladies wear from the 1950? Just check out these fantastic slides to see.
‘Ivyhurst’: The Home of American Celebrities and Politicians in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site‘Ivyhurst’ was the home of Robinson Franklin Downey (1849-1923) and his wife, Ella Jean ‘Jennie’ (Wilson) (Lindsey) Downey […]
33 Vintage U.S.O. Tour Photos – From Marilyn Monroe To Frank Sinatra
This post was originally published on this siteFrom World War II onward, these star-studded shows lifted a nation’s morale. 1 of 34 Private First Class […]
28 Horrifying Photos Of Holodomor — The Ukrainian Famine That Killed Millions
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ukrainians call the famine the “Holodomor,” a name that means “murder through starvation.” 1 of 28 People […]
New Documents Could Reveal Location Of Missing Romanov Treasure
This post was originally published on this siteThe treasure has been missing for almost a century, but there may finally be a break in the […]
A Collection of 22 ‘He Touched Me’-Themed Album Covers
This post was originally published on this siteSinger and songwriter of southern gospel music Bill Gaither had written more than fifty songs, none of which […]
War Criminal Drinks Poison And Dies After Being Ruled Guilty [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this sitePraljak was at The Hague along with five other former Bosnian Croat political and military leaders to appeal […]
Amazing Then and Now Photos Merge London’s Ghosts of Christmas Past
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas can be a wonderful time of year for friends and family, but have the modern trappings removed […]
Archaeologists Just Discovered Where Julius Caesar Invaded Britain
This post was originally published on this siteThe site of Julius Caesar’s British invasion, which has remained a mystery for centuries, has recently been unearthed […]
41 Fascinating Photos That Document Everyday Life of Yugoslavia in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photographs were taken by Cynthia Hilsden while traveling to Yugoslavia in the early 1980s. Cities include Postojna, Ljubljana, […]
6 Tragic Movies That Were More Horrifying In Real Life
This post was originally published on this siteThe real-life events in these movies are more tragic than anything Hollywood could have imagined. Left: Dreamworks/UniversalRight: Wikimedia […]
48 Glamorous Photos That Show American Diving Nymphs From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a collection of amazing photographs from gt_hawk63 that show American diving nymphs from the 1910s.
That’s Who?! 44 Rare Photos Of Historical Figures In Their Youth
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 45 Abraham Lincoln Circa 1846-1847. Age 36-38. (His first known photographic image.)Nicholas H. Shepherd/Library of […]