Things Found At Famous People's Death Scenes
When famous people unexpectedly die, beyond forensics evidence, clues to their last moments can be found among the things found at their death scenes.
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Stories By Mina Elwell
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All About Bob Marley's 12 Children
Bob Marley's 12 children might not all have had the same experience with their legendary father, but each has carried on the name in their own way.
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What Life Was Really Like For Families During The Great Depression
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The Dark Truth About Factory Farming
Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.
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The Largest Animal Rescues Ever
There are animals in crisis all over the world, but there are also rescuers ready to help. These are some of the largest animal rescue missions ever pulled off.
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Legendary Creatures Associated With Caves
Caves are common settings in folklore and mythology throughout history from all over the world. In many legends, humans encounter creatures in the dark.
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14 Famous Graves You Can Visit At LA's Hollywood Forever Cemetery
For fans of film history, The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a fascinating destination in LA. There, you can see the graves of many stars of Old Hollywood.
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Women Who Led Successful Rebellions
These historic revolts were as different as the women who led them – some were bloodless, others resulted in burned cities and hundreds of casualties.
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Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
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Wild True Stories Of Wine Fraud
Wine fraud is a surprisingly common racket that dates back as least as far as the ancient Roman Empire. Here are a few of history's most notorious wine scams.
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Celebrations Throughout History That Got Out Of Control
Throughout history, parties intended to be a simple celebration or triumphant event have turned into chaos, sometimes with dangerous outcomes.
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What 19th-Century Circus Life Was Really Like
Life in a 19th-century circus meant steady work, hot meals, and more than a little adventure - when you weren't getting harassed by locals or mauled by lions.
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Stories From Norse Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
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The 1945 Strike That Brought Hollywood To A Screeching Halt
In 1945, a union strike brought Hollywood to a standstill. The public watched in astonishment as the film industry's craftspeople fought in the streets.
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The Tangled History Of Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus
Once touted as "The Greatest Show on Earth," the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus thrilled audiences for decades. Its history is just as thrilling.
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Whether they were torn apart by circumstances or tainted by jealousy, these were the first signs that these classic Old Hollywood couples were doomed.
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'Trials Of The Century' You Probably Forgot About
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Hedda Hopper: Old Hollywood's Most Notorious Gossip Columnist
Hedda Hopper was the queen of Old Hollywood gossip. She wielded unparalleled influence over the film industry and its biggest stars lived in fear of her column.
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What Being An Archaeologist In The 1800s Was Really Like
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The Tragic Life Of Barbara Hutton
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Hollywood's Blacklist Era: The Dark Side Of 1940s Entertainment
The 1940s might have been Hollywood's Golden Age, but the years were also marked by censorship, political attacks, sexism, and racism.
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The Most Banned Books In 21st-Century America
Books have been challenged (and sometimes banned) for a wide variety of reasons over the years. Here are the books that face the most controversy today.
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14 Creatures You Didn't Realize Were Pollinators
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Robin Hood Myths Most People Believe
Many beliefs about Robin Hood that modern audiences take for granted either were not always the case or were never true at all.
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Spring Explained By Ancient Gods And Myths
Ancient people relied on harvests for survival, so it makes sense they developed stories to explain the changing of the seasons. Here are some involving spring.
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India's Bandit Queen: The Tragic Life And Assassination Of Phoolan Devi
Phoolan Devi was the bandit queen of India. She had humble, difficult beginnings, and she later rose to fame as an outlaw, dacoit, and a politician.
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Why We Haven't Been Able To Leave Satanic Panic In The 1980s
In the 1980s, paranoia about satanic cults spread like wildfire through the U.S. But it's still alive today. Here's why we haven't been able to leave it behind.
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