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33 Photos Of Highclere Castle, The Real-Life Downton Abbey House

33 Photos Of Highclere Castle, The Real-Life Downton Abbey House

From its connection to the discovery of King Tut's tomb to its claim to fame as the home of the fictional Crawley family, Highclere Castle's history is as rich as the treasures that adorn its walls.
What Was The First Movie Ever Made? Inside The Controversial History Of The Oldest Film

What Was The First Movie Ever Made? Inside The Controversial History Of The Oldest Film

Although some historians credit The Horse in Motion or Arrival of a Train as the first movie ever made, Louis Le Prince's 1888 film Roundhay Garden Scene is widely considered to be history's oldest motion picture.
The 27 Club And Ten Of Its Most Shocking Deaths

The 27 Club And Ten Of Its Most Shocking Deaths

The 27 Club is a group of musicians and performers who died tragically at just the age of 27. These are the stories behind its most infamous members.
What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Go inside the complicated history of what year it is right now, according to the cultures and religions that don't follow the Gregorian calendar.
Inside The Eerie History Of Picher, Oklahoma, ‘America’s Most Toxic Ghost Town’

Inside The Eerie History Of Picher, Oklahoma, ‘America’s Most Toxic Ghost Town’

Located near the border of Oklahoma and Kansas, Picher was a bustling mining center in the early 1900s — but now this abandoned town is surrounded by mountains of toxic waste.
Inside The Book Of Kells, The Stunningly Illuminated Gospels Displayed In Dublin’s Trinity College Library

Inside The Book Of Kells, The Stunningly Illuminated Gospels Displayed In Dublin’s Trinity College Library

Created by monks in medieval Scotland, the exquisitely illustrated Book of Kells is widely regarded as the "chief treasure of the Western world."
Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Baron Samedi, The Charming Yet Terrifying ‘Master Of The Dead’ From Haitian Voodoo Lore

Despite being the spirit that decides who lives and dies, Baron Samedi is depicted as an irreverent jokester who performs sexualized dances and is rarely seen without a cigar or a glass of spicy rum.
Inside The Controversial History Of Burlesque In 33 Revealing Photos

Inside The Controversial History Of Burlesque In 33 Revealing Photos

Burlesque dancers like Lydia Thompson and Gypsy Rose Lee defined the art form, raising eyebrows with their scandalous moves and risqué outfits.
The Story Of Kyron Horman, The 7-Year-Old Whose Disappearance Spawned The Largest Manhunt In Oregon History

The Story Of Kyron Horman, The 7-Year-Old Whose Disappearance Spawned The Largest Manhunt In Oregon History

Kyron Horman disappeared while going to school on June 4, 2010. Though the investigation has centered on his stepmother Terri Moulton, the case remains unsolved today.
What Does ‘Shiver Me Timbers’ Mean — And Did Pirates Really Say It?

What Does ‘Shiver Me Timbers’ Mean — And Did Pirates Really Say It?

The expression "shiver me timbers" was first recorded in print in 1795, and since then, it's appeared everywhere from Treasure Island to SpongeBob SquarePants. But it's unclear whether this phrase was ever truly part of the pirate vernacular.
25 Enchanting Photos Of Spadena House, The Storybook Cottage In The Middle Of Beverly Hills

25 Enchanting Photos Of Spadena House, The Storybook Cottage In The Middle Of Beverly Hills

This "Witch's House" was originally built in 1921 to hold offices and dressing rooms for a silent film studio, but it was transformed into a single-family home and moved to Beverly Hills just a few years later — and Spadena House remains there to this day.