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 […]
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Surreal Photos From The Deadly Boston Molasses Disaster Of 1919
This post was originally published on this siteHow one company cut corners, got greedy, and caused the deadly Boston molasses disaster that brought the city […]
33 Rare Titanic Sinking Photos Taken Just Before And After It Happened
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 34 The Titanic sits near the dock at Belfast, Northern Ireland soon before starting its […]
The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew
This post was originally published on this siteThe ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn’t even […]
The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack
This post was originally published on this siteDuring his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in […]
16 Historic Figures You Never Knew Died In Really Bizarre Ways
This post was originally published on this siteMany of history’s most important figures have suffered strange deaths that do not seem to befit their noble […]
The Gruesome Tale Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck Murders
This post was originally published on this siteThough more than 100 suspects were interviewed, as recently as 1986, an official suspect has never been named […]
Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII
This post was originally published on this siteAfter Pearl Harbor, Americans began to view the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human. Wikimedia CommonsClockwise […]
How Ted Bundy Helped Catch America’s Worst Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteBy the time his trial was over, he had confessed to more killings than any American serial killer […]
6 Logical Explanations For The Hysteria Behind The Salem Witch Trials
This post was originally published on this siteThe Salem witch trials have fascinated and perplexed scholars since 1692. However, it seems that there are more […]
44 Ancient Egypt Facts That Separate Myth From Truth
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 45 Servants were sometimes smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the […]
14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites
This post was originally published on this siteFrom Pompeii to King Tut’s Tomb, discover some of history’s most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites. 1 of […]
This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11
This post was originally published on this siteGrasshopper found in Van Gogh painting, prehistoric cave lion unearthed in Russia, ancient wolf-sized otter discovered in China. […]
The Unsolved Mystery Of The Redhead Serial Murders
This post was originally published on this site”While there are some similarities in the cases, there’s also a great number of dissimilarities,” said an FBI […]
9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School
This post was originally published on this siteThough they’re not all the most well-known events, that doesn’t make them any less interesting. Wikimedia CommonsAmerican troops […]
The True Story Of The John Paul Getty III Kidnapping
This post was originally published on this siteAs the grandson of one of the world’s richest men, John Paul Getty III spent months being tortured […]
The Story Of Ed Gein — The Killer Who Used Human Body Parts In Strange Ways [PHOTOS]
This post was originally published on this siteEd Gein’s grisly crimes were the inspiration behind many horror characters including Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface. […]
P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Incredible Oddities
This post was originally published on this siteFrom elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum’s collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive. 1 of 13 The […]
29 Pieces Of Erotic Art That Prove People Have Always Loved Sex
This post was originally published on this siteFrom Rome to India to the Americas, erotic art has always existed throughout the ancient world, proving that […]
The Unsolved Tylenol Murders — Why Pills Now Have Tamper-Resistant Packaging
This post was originally published on this siteThe murders convinced the government to make tampering with pill bottles illegal. Wikimedia Commons Tylenol in “caplet” form, […]
It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That
This post was originally published on this siteHe would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons. Getty ImagesProstitutes on a […]
Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids
This post was originally published on this siteInteresting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be […]
15 Interesting People That History Somehow Forgot
This post was originally published on this siteHistory may have forgotten them, but we haven’t. Meet 15 interesting people who never got the credit they […]
When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community. Wikimedia […]
The Story Of Serial Killer Edmund Kemper, Whose Story Is Almost Too Gross To Be Real
This post was originally published on this siteAt a young age, Kemper decapitated his sisters’ dolls and even stalked his second-grade teacher with a bayonet. […]