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33 Pairs Of Icons Who Were Surprisingly Alive At The Same Time

Celebrities, artists, and political leaders you'd never guess were on this Earth together.

By Katie Serena • Oct 8, 2017

33 Pairs Of Icons Who Were Surprisingly Alive At The Same Time

Celebrities, artists, and political leaders you'd never guess were on this Earth together.

By Katie Serena • October 8, 2017

What Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Looked Like 100 Years Ago [24 PHOTOS]

Has "America First" violence changed all that much over the last century?

By Mark Oliver • Oct 7, 2017

What Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Looked Like 100 Years Ago [24 PHOTOS]

Has "America First" violence changed all that much over the last century?

By Mark Oliver • October 7, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 6, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting • October 6, 2017

The Reckless History Of U.S. Nuclear Testing, In 55 Unbelievable Photos

The U.S. has detonated more than 1,000 bombs, killing more than 2 million of its own people — and for what?

By Mark Oliver • Oct 5, 2017

The Reckless History Of U.S. Nuclear Testing, In 55 Unbelievable Photos

The U.S. has detonated more than 1,000 bombs, killing more than 2 million of its own people — and for what?

By Mark Oliver • October 5, 2017

The Horrors Of The Philippine-American War You Weren’t Taught In School [PHOTOS]

Why more Americans should remember the largely forgotten Philippine-American War.

By John Kuroski • Oct 5, 2017

The Horrors Of The Philippine-American War You Weren’t Taught In School [PHOTOS]

Why more Americans should remember the largely forgotten Philippine-American War.

By John Kuroski • October 5, 2017

Inside The California Park That Let Kids Play With Alligators

In the early 1900s, guests at the California Alligator Farm were encouraged to enter the pens and play with the gators.

By Katie Serena • Oct 5, 2017

Inside The California Park That Let Kids Play With Alligators

In the early 1900s, guests at the California Alligator Farm were encouraged to enter the pens and play with the gators.

By Katie Serena • October 5, 2017

North Korea Thinks Americans Are “Imperialist Aggressors” — Here’s Why

As tensions between the U.S. and North Korea come to a head, discover how the Korean War's atrocities have fueled the Hermit Kingdom's anger.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 4, 2017

North Korea Thinks Americans Are “Imperialist Aggressors” — Here’s Why

As tensions between the U.S. and North Korea come to a head, discover how the Korean War's atrocities have fueled the Hermit Kingdom's anger.

By Richard Stockton • October 4, 2017

Meet Inga Arvad, The Woman Who Stole Hitler’s Heart And Dated JFK

Suspected Nazi spy Inga Arvad was simultaneously linked to both Adolf Hitler and John F. Kennedy.

By John Kuroski • Oct 4, 2017

Meet Inga Arvad, The Woman Who Stole Hitler’s Heart And Dated JFK

Suspected Nazi spy Inga Arvad was simultaneously linked to both Adolf Hitler and John F. Kennedy.

By John Kuroski • October 4, 2017

World War II Veteran Donald Malarkey, Portrayed In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 96

“You could look back and... realize that you had done a very significant thing and acted responsibly in what amounted to saving the world.”

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 4, 2017

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World War II Veteran Donald Malarkey, Portrayed In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 96

“You could look back and... realize that you had done a very significant thing and acted responsibly in what amounted to saving the world.”

By Gabe Paoletti • October 4, 2017

U.S. Performed Radiation Experiments On Its Own Citizens, New Book Reveals

Three House Democrats who represent areas where testing occurred have come forward to demand greater government transparency on the issue.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 3, 2017

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U.S. Performed Radiation Experiments On Its Own Citizens, New Book Reveals

Three House Democrats who represent areas where testing occurred have come forward to demand greater government transparency on the issue.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 3, 2017

The 10 Deadliest Mass Shootings In U.S. History

Inside America's devastating, decades-long propensity for gun violence on a massive scale.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 2, 2017

The 10 Deadliest Mass Shootings In U.S. History

Inside America's devastating, decades-long propensity for gun violence on a massive scale.

By All That's Interesting • October 2, 2017

Who Were The Four Men That Have Killed U.S. Presidents?

Discover the seldom-heard stories of the four men who assassinated presidents.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 26, 2017

Who Were The Four Men That Have Killed U.S. Presidents?

Discover the seldom-heard stories of the four men who assassinated presidents.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 26, 2017