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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Story Of Michael Rockefeller And The Cannibals Behind His Disappearance
This post was originally published on this site“Now this is wild and somehow more remote country than what I have ever seen before.” President and […]
How A Notorious Dictator Helped Invent Your Grandparents’ Favorite Chewing Gum
This post was originally published on this siteYears after he killed hundreds at the Alamo, he accidentally helped create chewing gum as we know it […]
25 Vintage And Weird Inventions That Never Took Off
This post was originally published on this siteFrom baby cages to glowing tires, these weird inventions were met with near-total apathy by the innovation-loving masses. […]
Meet The Man Who Claimed To Have Disguised Jack The Ripper
This post was originally published on this siteDid a disguise made by theatrical costume designer allow Jack the Ripper to carry out and get away […]
How the Milgram Experiment Showed That Everyday People Could Commit Monstrous Acts
This post was originally published on this siteStanley Milgram wanted to know how easily morally normal people could be induced to commit heinous crimes under […]
Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain
This post was originally published on this siteWhether it was “killer,” “lover,” “con artist,” or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is […]
10 Interesting Stories That Will Surprise Even The History Buffs
This post was originally published on this siteFrom “lobster boy” to the human zoo exhibit, discover the most interesting stories you’ve never heard. ATI Composite […]
The Secret History Of The Skull And Bones Society — And The Powerful Men Behind It
This post was originally published on this siteFrom powerful members to mysterious rituals, Yale’s Skull and Bones Society has long been associated with secrets and […]
Mad Jack Churchill: WWII’s Bagpipe Playing And Sword Wielding Badass
This post was originally published on this siteFrom motorcycle adventurer to Nazi hunter to surfer, Mad Jack Churchill lived quite the life. Wikimedia CommonsJack Churchill […]
The Dark History Of Mormonism — From Child Brides To Mass Murder
This post was originally published on this siteDespite what you may think, Mormon history is full of scandal, violence, and lies. GAMMA/Gamma-Keystone/Getty ImagesPolygamy has always […]
5 Historical Photos That Don’t Actually Depict The Famous People They Claim
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos of “Abraham Lincoln,” “Billy the Kid,” and others fooled the world — until they were finally […]
Conspiracy Theory Says Apollo 17 Moon Landing Was Fake
This post was originally published on this siteThe video claims that a reflection in an astronaut’s visor proves that the Apollo 17 mission was a […]
The Racist Origins Of America’s Suburbs And The Story Of The First Black Family To Move In
This post was originally published on this siteHow William Levitt birthed the American suburb — upon a foundation of racism that echoes to the present […]
The Unbelievable True Story of America’s Radium Girls
This post was originally published on this siteWhile the men wore lead aprons to protect themselves from the radiation, the women were given nothing. They […]
This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18
This post was originally published on this siteBuddha’s remains possibly unearthed, rare “living fossil” shark caught by fishermen, Earth’s oldest winemaking site found. The Actual […]
The Last Public Guillotine Execution Is More Recent Than You Think [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteThe last execution took place after the first Star Wars movie was released. Wikimedia Commons The execution of […]
The Story Of The Daring 1962 Alcatraz Escape And The Inmates Behind It
This post was originally published on this siteThey worked at night, using Morris’ accordion playing to hide the noise of their drilling while they widened […]
25 Powerful Historical Photos With Surprising Backstories
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 26 This photo depicting the execution of Viet Cong soldier Nguyễn Văn Lém by South […]
Peter Freuchen: The Real Most Interesting Man In The World
This post was originally published on this siteIn his lifetime, Peter Freuchen traveled four continents and wrote over 30 books. YouTubePeter Freuchen The shortlist of […]
How A Presidential Vacation Contributed To Teddy Bear History
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1904, Roosevelt adopted the teddy bear as the symbol of the Republican Party. Wikimedia CommonsThe political cartoon […]
The Actual Buddha’s Remains May Have Just Been Found
This post was originally published on this siteThe two monks named in the inscription, Yunjiang and Zhiming, are said to have spent 20 years collecting […]