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This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.
Tom Petty’s Heyday, In 23 Captivating Photos

Tom Petty’s Heyday, In 23 Captivating Photos

From his stage presence to his fashion, Tom Petty electrified audiences for decades. These photos explain why.
Topless Sketch May Be Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Prototype

Topless Sketch May Be Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Prototype

Experts now seek to find out whether this sketch was the precursor to da Vinci's iconic painting.
The 10 Deadliest Mass Shootings In U.S. History

The 10 Deadliest Mass Shootings In U.S. History

Inside America's devastating, decades-long propensity for gun violence on a massive scale.
The Most Powerful Images From The Las Vegas Shooting

The Most Powerful Images From The Las Vegas Shooting

Devastating photos of what is now the deadliest mass shooting in American history.
Famous Historical Moments That Were Photoshopped

Famous Historical Moments That Were Photoshopped

From Stalin to Hitler to Lincoln, these famous photoshopped photos will make you question history.
No, The Civil War Wasn’t About “States’ Rights” — Just Slavery

No, The Civil War Wasn’t About “States’ Rights” — Just Slavery

The Civil War was about just one states' right: the right to own slaves.
23 Of The Ugliest Skeletons In The Kennedy Family Closet

23 Of The Ugliest Skeletons In The Kennedy Family Closet

Uncover the dark side of "America's royal family" with these facts about the Kennedy family.
When Women Could Take Their Husbands To Court Over Erectile Dysfunction

When Women Could Take Their Husbands To Court Over Erectile Dysfunction

Inside the humiliating impotence trials of Renaissance Europe.
This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Viking sword found, "Excalibur" mystery solved, lost languages uncovered, Hitler's sexual bloodlust revealed, St. Peter's bones possibly dug up.