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How William Masters and Virginia Johnson Became ‘Masters Of Sex’

How William Masters and Virginia Johnson Became ‘Masters Of Sex’

The controversial sex-research team pioneered the field of human sexuality and introduced ideas that are still widely used today.
Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek spent the war intimidating Nazi's and threatening soldiers, but when it came to a jealous lover, she was no match.
The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.
Ernest Withers Photographed Iconic Civil Rights Leaders – Then Passed Info On Them To The FBI

Ernest Withers Photographed Iconic Civil Rights Leaders – Then Passed Info On Them To The FBI

Ernest Withers made a name for himself as an iconic Civil Rights photographer. But, within the FBI, he made a name for himself as a reliable informant.
Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

"Flying Man" Otto Lilienthal soared against the clouds, captivating the imaginations of people all over the globe and inspiring a future generation of engineers and inventors.
Viola Liuzzo Was Killed By A Car Full Of Klansmen – And One Of Them Was Working For The FBI

Viola Liuzzo Was Killed By A Car Full Of Klansmen – And One Of Them Was Working For The FBI

Viola Liuzzo drove from Detroit to Alabama to march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was gunned down by the KKK before she could make it home — and the FBI tried to blame her.
How A Leper Became King Of Jerusalem – And One Of Its Most Fearless

How A Leper Became King Of Jerusalem – And One Of Its Most Fearless

Baldwin IV had leprosy at a time when it was considered a death sentence as well as a ticket to social ostracism. Instead, he became the King of Jerusalem and a hero to his people.
The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Greatest Gold Horde That’s Never Been Found

The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Greatest Gold Horde That’s Never Been Found

See why treasure hunters are still drawn to Arizona's Superstition Mountains by the lure of the fabled Lost Dutchman Mine and the promise of untold riches.
Chiune Sugihara – The Japanese Holocaust Savior You’ve Never Heard Of

Chiune Sugihara – The Japanese Holocaust Savior You’ve Never Heard Of

Though he could have lost his job, and his life, if the government found out, Chiune Sugihara continued to risk it all to help every Jewish citizen he could.
Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne gone so badly he sent two men to pose as FBI agents to take him down.
Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Despite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools.