How John and Lorena Bobbitt Took Marital Problems To A Whole New Level
This post was originally published on this siteLorena Bobbitt made headlines when she took her marital problems with her husband John Bobbitt to a whole […]
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Photographs of People in Their Cars Taken by Vivian Maier in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this site“Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever. We have to make room for other people. It’s […]
Meet Bartholomew Roberts, The Most Successful Pirate Of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteBartholomew Roberts may have been history’s most polite pirate, but that didn’t stop him from being the ultimate […]
13 Famous Pastors Caught Doing Unholy Things
This post was originally published on this siteWhat happens when those who are supposed to guide us away from sin become sinners themselves? Check out […]
Which Revered Historical Figure Doesn’t Deserve The Hype?
This post was originally published on this siteFrom George Washington to Mother Teresa, have you ever come across a famous figure that everybody loves, but […]
How Genghis Khan’s Great-Great-Granddaughter Turned Into One Of Asia’s Fiercest Warriors
This post was originally published on this siteMuch of what is known about Khutulun comes from the written historical accounts of Marco Polo and the […]
23 Fascinating Photographs Capture Daily Life in Russia Just After the Collapse of the Soviet Union
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating color photos were made by a French photographer Jean-Paul Guilloteau, who visited Russia right after the […]
55 Extraordinary Kodachrome Slides That Reveal Everyday Life of the U.S in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Weever Cushman (1896-1972) is an amateur photographer and Indiana University alumnus, bequeathed approximately 14,500 Kodachrome color slides […]
30 Albert Einstein Quotes That Cut To The Core Of The Human Experience
This post was originally published on this siteThese immortal Albert Einstein quotes show why he’s history’s most beloved genius. 1 of 31 “Try to become […]
How Anne Bonny and Mary Read Changed The Face Of Female Piracy
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Bonny and Mary Read were a pair of cross-dressing pirates, who became the fiercest female pirates in […]
The Gruesome Murders Of Andrei Chikatilo — Russia’s “Red Ripper”
This post was originally published on this siteAndrei Chikatilo murdered 56 people, but despite the mounting evidence against him was arrested and let go several […]
Richard Alpert’s Psychedelic Journey To Becoming Ram Dass
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Alpert’s experimentation with psychedelic drugs led him all the way to India, which he returned from as […]
This President Is Officially No Longer Considered The Worst
This post was originally published on this siteSince 1948, James Buchanan has been ranked in the top three worst presidents ever. Now, thanks to a […]
How Georgia Tann Stole And Sold 5,000 Babies In The Black Market
This post was originally published on this siteFrom 1924 to 1950, Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children’s Home Society stole and sold an estimated 5,000 […]
The Rise And Fall Of Boss Tweed’s Tammany Hall
This post was originally published on this siteFrom rigged elections to using the muscle of the city’s gangs, Tammany Hall’s Boss Tweed was the state’s […]
Interesting Vintage Pictures of Russians Drinking Vodka From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteVodka has traditionally been made by processing equal amounts of alcohol and water with some trace additives to […]
27 Color Pictures of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Performing in Oakland, California, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was an American traveling circus company billed as The Greatest Show […]
Scientists Have Reconstructed The Face Of A 9,000-Year-Old Teenager
This post was originally published on this siteA team of scientists worked together to reconstruct the face of a teenager using a 9,000-year-old skull found […]
Lili Elbe’s Tragic Life As A Transgender Pioneer
This post was originally published on this siteLili Elbe was born Einar Wegener, and spent her entire life trying to choose between the man she […]
Maria Reynolds, Alexander Hamilton, And America’s First Political Sex Scandal
This post was originally published on this siteAn embarrassed Hamilton published the Reynolds Pamphlet, which was a 100-page long account of his affair with Maria […]
Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East
This post was originally published on this siteIn 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as Queen Regent. By 271, she had Egypt, Asia […]
41 Color Snapshots That Capture Everyday Life of Japan during the Postwar Era
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photos from petethepunk1 were taken by Norm Olson who worked for Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church in post-war Japan, […]
How Anton LaVey Took Satanism From Hot To Cool
This post was originally published on this siteAnton LaVey founded his Church of Satan on theatricality and showmanship, drawing thousands into his glamorous satanic world. […]
Bicycle Day — Albert Hofmann And The Accidental Origins Of LSD
This post was originally published on this siteBicycle Day is known as the day Albert Hofmann took a ride on a bike and made a […]
How Joe Masseria’s Murder Gave Rise To The Mafia’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteA simple card game between Joe Masseria and Lucky Luciano turned into one of the most infamous hits […]