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Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.
21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From <em>Southern Gothic</em> To <em>Slow Burn</em>

21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From Southern Gothic To Slow Burn

These enthralling history podcasts highlight lesser-known stories that didn't show up in your textbooks.
The Controversial Story Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her 12-Year-Old Student And Later Married Him

The Controversial Story Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her 12-Year-Old Student And Later Married Him

In 1997, Mary Kay Letourneau pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of her sixth-grade student Vili Fualaau — but their story didn't end there.
Sacagawea, The Shoshone Woman Who Helped Lewis And Clark Map The American West

Sacagawea, The Shoshone Woman Who Helped Lewis And Clark Map The American West

Sacagawea played a crucial role during the Lewis and Clark expedition as a guide, forager, and translator, but she was never compensated for her services.
Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Union troops dumped more than 1 million ball cartridges and 26,000 pounds of gunpowder into the Congaree River during the capture of Columbia in February 1865.
Who Really Killed Bonny Lee Bakley? Inside The Brutal Murder Of Robert Blake’s Wife

Who Really Killed Bonny Lee Bakley? Inside The Brutal Murder Of Robert Blake’s Wife

On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was shot to death in her husband Robert Blake's parked car in Los Angeles — but who pulled the trigger?
Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Though London's St. Pancras Workhouse became so notorious that some have linked it to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, excavations suggest that it was originally intended to support and comfort its inhabitants.
The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute, Jesus' wife, and a saint — but what's the truth behind this famous disciple?
The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.
‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

Rita Roberts was identified thanks to Operation Identify Me, an international police effort that seeks to identify 22 women who were murdered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany over the past 50 years.
The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

After finding fame as an actress, Grace Kelly gave up stardom in 1956 to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and become a royal.