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The Mystery Of The South Pole’s Only Murder

The Mystery Of The South Pole’s Only Murder

The mysterious murder of Rodney Marks has gone unsolved for over 17 years and the investigation is still ongoing.
The Story Of Hamida Djandoubi, Eugen Weidmann, And France’s Last Guillotine Executions

The Story Of Hamida Djandoubi, Eugen Weidmann, And France’s Last Guillotine Executions

On Sept. 10, 1977, Tunisian immigrant Hamida Djandoubi became the last victim of a guillotine execution in French history — 38 years after Eugen Weidmann's riotous beheading made him the final guillotine victim killed in public.
The Remarkable Life Of Peter Freuchen, From His Dangerous Greenland Expeditions To His Fight Against Nazis

The Remarkable Life Of Peter Freuchen, From His Dangerous Greenland Expeditions To His Fight Against Nazis

Whether exploring the Arctic, fighting the Nazis, or traveling the world, Peter Freuchen did it all — and then some.
Teddy Bear History: How President Roosevelt Inspired The Classic Toy

Teddy Bear History: How President Roosevelt Inspired The Classic Toy

Teddy bear history begins with a hunting trip, a U.S. president, and one fateful decision.
The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn't even convicted of murder.
Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

After Pearl Harbor, Americans took trophy skulls as they viewed the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human.
Rare Prehistoric “Living Fossil” Caught By Fishermen

Rare Prehistoric “Living Fossil” Caught By Fishermen

The frilled shark lives between 390 and 4,200 feet below the surface, making live specimens extremely rare to catch.
14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

14 Of History’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries And Sites

From Pompeii to King Tut's Tomb, discover some of history's most interesting archaeological discoveries and sites.
P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.
It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.
When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.