This Week In History News, Dec. 31 – Jan. 6
This post was originally published on this siteSecret text on Egyptian mummies found after thousands of years, early North American history upended by new discovery, […]
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Lysol Was Once Used As Birth Control – And Poisoned A Lot Of Women
This post was originally published on this siteWith few options available to women, Lysol’s advertising as a feminine product made it one of the most […]
Inside Stalin’s “Cannibal Island” – The Ultimate Hunger Games
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, Joseph Stalin deported thousands of opponents and prisoners to a barren, isolated location that would […]
Discovery Of Unknown Native Population Rewrites Early American History
This post was originally published on this siteNew evidence has unlocked the mysteries of the ancient Beringian population, a previously undiscovered group of Native Americans. […]
A Look Back At The Disturbing Practice Of Gibbeting
This post was originally published on this siteGibbeted bodies would stink so badly that nearby residents would have to shut their windows to keep the […]
How Elisha Kane’s Failed Rescue Mission Revolutionized Arctic Exploration
This post was originally published on this siteThe data that Elisha Kane recorded in his journal proved to be an invaluable resource for understanding the […]
A Nazi Submarine Once Sank Because Its Toilet Malfunctioned
This post was originally published on this siteRather than keeping their waste on the submarine in septic tanks, German engineers devised a method for the […]
Britain Had A Wild Plan To Make Icebergs Into Aircraft Carriers During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteProject Habakkuk was an ill-fated projected designed to harness natural resources into weapons of war. It did not […]
How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art
This post was originally published on this siteLet’s just say, Piero Manzoni’s concept art truly stinks. Wikimedia CommonsA can of Piero Manzoni’s shit, circa 1961. […]
Thirteen People Who Fell Victim To The Hope Diamond Curse
This post was originally published on this siteIf the Hope Diamond curse is to be believed, it has been responsible for revolts, decapitations, and bankruptcy. […]
15 People Who Did Fascinating Things Besides What Made Them Famous
This post was originally published on this siteFrom Charles Lindbergh’s advances in cardiac medicine to Paul Newman’s celebrated work as a race car driver, these […]
This Man Literally Sued God And Actually Got His Day In Court
This post was originally published on this siteErnie Chambers was sick and tired of God’s role in causing “widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions […]
Inside The Government’s Secret Plan To Nuke Alaska
This post was originally published on this siteHow Project Chariot came close to detonating thermonuclear weapons in Alaska, and still managed to poison the area’s […]
Coco Chanel’s Secret Life As A Nazi Agent
This post was originally published on this siteFrom Nazi love affairs to partnerships with the Abwehr, Coco Chanel kept more than little black dresses in […]
The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think
This post was originally published on this siteThe position of advocatus diaboli, or devil’s advocate, existed at the Vatican for centuries. Playing “devil’s advocate” is […]
What Year Is It According To The World’s Various Calendars?
This post was originally published on this siteWhat year is it for the small minority of people that don’t use the Gregorian calendar? This explainer […]
The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart
This post was originally published on this siteCaptain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler. The New York Public Library/ Wikimedia […]
Gilles De Rais, The Child Serial Killer Who Fought Alongside Joan Of Arc
This post was originally published on this siteIn France, Gilles de Rais is remembered both for his service as a war hero with the French […]
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Percy Fawcett – Who Went Searching For A Mythical City
This post was originally published on this sitePercy Fawcett set out to find the mythical city of El Dorado in 1925 – for the final […]
The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death
This post was originally published on this siteKing Adolf Frederick sat down for a rather large meal on Shrove Tuesday in 1771. It would be […]
King Edward VIII Did What Prince Harry Is About To Do – And Had To Abdicate The Throne Because Of It
This post was originally published on this siteLike Prince Harry, Edward VIII wanted to marry a divorced American. Unfortunately for Edward, British society was far […]
Meet Krampus – The Terrifying Anti-Santa Who Eats Bad Children
This post was originally published on this siteKrampus is said to follow St. Nicholas around, carrying a stick to punish naughty children for their behavior. […]
The Disturbing Kidnapping And Captivity Of Sally Horner, Who Likely Inspired ‘Lolita’
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1948, 11-year-old Sally Horner was kidnapped and subsequently held captive by a pedophile for 21 months. WikipediaA […]
54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Battle of the Bulge, the Nazis had intended on surrounding the Allies, crushing them, and chasing […]
This Week In History News, Dec. 17 – 23
This post was originally published on this siteDinosaur-like carcass found with flesh seemingly intact, Earth’s oldest-ever fossils uncovered, dinosaur footprint defaced by vandals. Dinosaur-Like Animal […]