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The Grisly Stories Of 7 Of The Civil War’s Bloodiest Battles, From Chancellorsville To Gettysburg

Around 620,000 men died during the Civil War — roughly two percent of the United States' population at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 4, 2025

The Grisly Stories Of 7 Of The Civil War’s Bloodiest Battles, From Chancellorsville To Gettysburg

Around 620,000 men died during the Civil War — roughly two percent of the United States' population at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 4, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 2, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • December 2, 2025

The Remains Of A Whole Venomous Snake Were Discovered In 1,500-Year-Old Human Poop In California

Archeologists analyzed a cache of fossilized poop in the Conejo Rock Shelter and found remains of an entire venomous snake, including a head, a fang, and scales.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 30, 2025

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The Remains Of A Whole Venomous Snake Were Discovered In 1,500-Year-Old Human Poop In California

Archeologists analyzed a cache of fossilized poop in the Conejo Rock Shelter and found remains of an entire venomous snake, including a head, a fang, and scales.

By Natasha Ishak • November 30, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2025

Panoramic Photos From The Turn Of The 20th Century That Capture America’s Cities Just As They Were Taking Shape

These vintage images of American cities in the early 1900s capture everything from the ruins of San Francisco just after the 1906 earthquake to the barely-developed patch of desert that would soon become Las Vegas.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2025

Panoramic Photos From The Turn Of The 20th Century That Capture America’s Cities Just As They Were Taking Shape

These vintage images of American cities in the early 1900s capture everything from the ruins of San Francisco just after the 1906 earthquake to the barely-developed patch of desert that would soon become Las Vegas.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2025

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

15 Surprising Facts About The First Thanksgiving Between The Pilgrims And The Wampanoag Tribe

From the historic 1621 harvest to the short-lived alliance between the English and the Wampanoag people, go inside the real story of the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

15 Surprising Facts About The First Thanksgiving Between The Pilgrims And The Wampanoag Tribe

From the historic 1621 harvest to the short-lived alliance between the English and the Wampanoag people, go inside the real story of the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

Viola Ford Fletcher, The Oldest Living Survivor Of The Tulsa Race Massacre, Has Died At Age 111

Viola Fletcher was just seven years old when her family was displaced by the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the violence she witnessed that day haunted her for over a century.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 25, 2025

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Viola Ford Fletcher, The Oldest Living Survivor Of The Tulsa Race Massacre, Has Died At Age 111

Viola Fletcher was just seven years old when her family was displaced by the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the violence she witnessed that day haunted her for over a century.

By Austin Harvey • November 25, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025