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Three Letters That Former Slaves Sent To Their Masters

Three Letters That Former Slaves Sent To Their Masters

These notes shine a light on the complex relationships that slaves had with their masters.
Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics

Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics

A mysterious Viking ship burial unearthed in Scotland has yielded a wealth of artifacts.
Indian Park Rangers Shoot Poachers On Sight, Reduce Rhino Poaching To Almost Zero

Indian Park Rangers Shoot Poachers On Sight, Reduce Rhino Poaching To Almost Zero

The "shoot-on-sight" policy at India's Kaziranga national park saw more poachers killed by guards than rhinos killed by poachers in 2015.
Why Some Women Once Thought They Shouldn’t Get The Right To Vote

Why Some Women Once Thought They Shouldn’t Get The Right To Vote

If you can believe it, many American women initially did not want the right to vote. Here are some of their own reasons why.
12 Historic Leaders Who Struggled With Mental Illness

12 Historic Leaders Who Struggled With Mental Illness

The dark internal struggles all but left out of the history books.
Donald Trump Learned To Talk To Americans In The WWE

Donald Trump Learned To Talk To Americans In The WWE

With the help of professional wrestling, Trump discovered that he could be the voice of the people.
Shameless Cocaine Ads From The 1970s

Shameless Cocaine Ads From The 1970s

In the 1970s, cocaine was illegal, but marketing and advertising cocaine paraphernalia was not. These shocking vintage ads are the proof.
5 So-Called “Sluts” Who Made History

5 So-Called “Sluts” Who Made History

History shows that people have a way of silencing women by criticizing their sexuality. These women responded by changing history.
384-Year-Old Shopping List Discovered Under Floorboards In Historic English Home

384-Year-Old Shopping List Discovered Under Floorboards In Historic English Home

This 17th-century list includes items like "greenfish" and a "fireshovel."
What Nikola Tesla Predicted For The Future

What Nikola Tesla Predicted For The Future

The mad scientist did more than invent things. Here are 11 Nikola Tesla predictions that'll shock you with their accuracy.