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  • Anne Frank with her letter behind her

    The Final Months Of Anne Frank

    Anne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.

    By Chandler Stark 12 months ago Read More
  • person on sickbed holding visitor's hand

    The Most Painful Ways To Die Throughout History

    When it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 12 months ago Read More
  • A lion prepares to attack victims in Rome's colosseum

    5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome

    Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 12 months ago Read More
  • Adolf Hitler speaking at podium

    Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler

    "Adolf Hitler" — it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.

    By Richard Milner 12 months ago Read More
  • The pyramids of Giza

    5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.

    By Richard Milner 12 months ago Read More
  • Herculaneum preserved building interior

    The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius

    Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.

    By Richard Milner February 24th, 2025 Read More
  • world war i graves at ypres

    The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of World War I

    World War I might not have been as deadly as its successor, but it had just as many bizzarre incidents that remain unsolved to this day.

    By Chris Turner-Neal February 20th, 2025 Read More
  • British soldiers on the ground next to a plane

    Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense

    From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.

    By William Fischer February 18th, 2025 Read More
  • Hope Diamond in diamond necklace setting in museum display

    12 Historical Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed

    Throughout the years, artifacts have been unearthed and shed light on the history of the world. And some, the tales say, are cursed.

    By Sarah Crocker February 14th, 2025 Read More
  • a gallows near a house

    The 5 Most Painful Ways To Die In The Wild West

    The Wild West took place from 1865 and 1900 in the United States, and it was a different time, to say the least. There were also plenty of painful ways to die.

    By Andrew Amelinckx February 13th, 2025 Read More
  • OceanGate Titan sub

    Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments

    In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.

    By Andrew Amelinckx February 12th, 2025 Read More
  • mafia man in hat looking down with hands closed

    What Happens When You Leave The Mafia?

    The word "mafia" is thrown around a lot, and it refers to any number of organized crime outfits around the world. And none of them are easy to leave.

    By Richard Milner February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Small cross placed on Bible

    What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?

    You've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.

    By Richard Milner February 2nd, 2025 Read More
  • DCA air traffic control tower after crash

    What Aviation Experts Really Think Caused The 2025 DC Plane Crash

    Aviation experts are weighing in on what caused American Airlines flight 5342 to crash with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, killing 67 people.

    By Richard Milner January 31st, 2025 Read More
  • U.S. Capitol building at sunset

    The Biggest Questions About The 2025 DC Plane Crash

    In January 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C, killing 67 people.

    By Richard Milner January 31st, 2025 Read More
  • Early 20th-century hospital

    Lies People Believe About Typhoid Mary

    Typhoid Mary is known to many as the woman who spread Typhoid fever back in early-20th century New York. But many details of her tale aren't true.

    By Richard Milner January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • queen victoria statue

    Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Victorian Era

    The Victorian era, while modern and advanced compared to some, was seriously nuts. All kinds of messed up things went down in the Victorian era.

    By DB Kelly January 14th, 2025 Read More
  • Old photo of Billy the Kid

    Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid

    There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.

    By Andrew Amelinckx January 14th, 2025 Read More
  • Yakuza back tattoo photo

    What Happens When You Leave The Yakuza?

    You've probably heard of the yakuza before in some form of popular culture. But what happens when you leave Japan's most notorious criminal organization?

    By Richard Milner January 13th, 2025 Read More
  • The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought

    Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.

    By Kathy Benjamin January 12th, 2025 Read More
  • Navy SEALS with gun

    Strange Things Everyone Ignores About SEAL Team Six

    SEAL Team Six rose into public consciousness after it conducted Operation Neptune Spear, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011.

    By Richard Milner January 10th, 2025 Read More
  • Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in concert split images

    The Messed Up Reality Of KISS

    Since the 1970s, the painted faces of rock band KISS have been a metal icon as much as their songs, but behind the makeup lurks a darker, messed-up reality.

    By Sergio Pereira January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • An iron maiden in a museum

    The Worst Punishments Humans Ever Created

    Throughout history, humans have devised some uniquely awful ways to punish supposed wrongdoers. Here are some of worst we've come up with so far.

    By Joshua McCoy January 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Decommisioned ICBM in silo

    The Rule Russia Has To Follow If They Use An ICBM

    If Russia decides to use an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), there are some rules it has to follow stemming back to an old 1988 agreement.

    By Richard Milner November 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • United States White House

    Presidents Whose Wives Died While In Office

    Of all the 47 United States presidents, only three had wives who died while they were in office. Here's who they were, and how they lost their loved ones.

    By Richard Milner November 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Korean flag waving at sundown

    The History Of The 4B Movement Explained

    The 4B movement gained renewed traction after the 2024 presidential election and centers around women's rejection of marriage, childbirth, romance, and sex.

    By Richard Milner November 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Man straightening a World War II soldier's uniform collar

    Things That Don't Make Sense About World War II's Battle Of Los Angeles

    World War II's Battle of Los Angeles happened on February 25, 1942, but it wasn't much of a battle at all. Here's what doesn't make sense about it.

    By Richard Milner November 14th, 2024 Read More
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