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Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of The Jolly Roger Pirate Flag

From 18th-century pirates like Blackbeard and Edward Low to the submarines and destroyers of World War II, the skull and crossbones pirate flag known as the Jolly Roger evolved countless times before becoming the version we know today.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 23, 2022

Inside The Blood-Soaked Story Of The Jolly Roger Pirate Flag

From 18th-century pirates like Blackbeard and Edward Low to the submarines and destroyers of World War II, the skull and crossbones pirate flag known as the Jolly Roger evolved countless times before becoming the version we know today.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 23, 2022

This Week In History News, Aug. 14 – 20

Roman mosaic of Hercules found in Turkey, 500-year-old "goatelope" discovered in Austria, elite grave with 169 gold rings uncovered in Romania.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 19, 2022

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This Week In History News, Aug. 14 – 20

Roman mosaic of Hercules found in Turkey, 500-year-old "goatelope" discovered in Austria, elite grave with 169 gold rings uncovered in Romania.

By All That's Interesting • August 19, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 27, 2022

This Week In History News, Jul. 10 – 16

Iron Age skeletons found alongside animal sacrifices in England, Viking artifacts discovered among costume jewelry in Norway, and a hidden van Gogh uncovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 15, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jul. 10 – 16

Iron Age skeletons found alongside animal sacrifices in England, Viking artifacts discovered among costume jewelry in Norway, and a hidden van Gogh uncovered in Scotland.

By All That's Interesting • July 15, 2022

‘Absolutely Thrilling’: Previously Unknown Vincent Van Gogh Self-Portrait Discovered Behind Another Painting

Vincent van Gogh often reused his canvases to save money, and conservators suspect he painted the self-portrait on the back of a previously-completed painting.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 14, 2022

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‘Absolutely Thrilling’: Previously Unknown Vincent Van Gogh Self-Portrait Discovered Behind Another Painting

Vincent van Gogh often reused his canvases to save money, and conservators suspect he painted the self-portrait on the back of a previously-completed painting.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 14, 2022

This 17th-Century Painting Stolen By The Nazis During World War II Has Been Returned To Its 101-Year-Old Owner

Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck spent years looking for the painting because it held special significance for her, having once hung in her family's dining room right behind her chair.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

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This 17th-Century Painting Stolen By The Nazis During World War II Has Been Returned To Its 101-Year-Old Owner

Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck spent years looking for the painting because it held special significance for her, having once hung in her family's dining room right behind her chair.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

Inside The Death Of Southern Rock Legend Ronnie Van Zant In The Fiery Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash

For years, Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant claimed he would die before 30. Then when he was still 29, he was killed in a brutal plane crash in the Mississippi woods.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2022

Inside The Death Of Southern Rock Legend Ronnie Van Zant In The Fiery Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash

For years, Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant claimed he would die before 30. Then when he was still 29, he was killed in a brutal plane crash in the Mississippi woods.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2022

What Is The Wilhelm Scream? The Story Of The Legendary Two-Second Sound Effect

It's the most famous sound in Hollywood history, but where did the Wilhelm scream come from and why does everyone use it?

By William DeLong • Jun 12, 2022

What Is The Wilhelm Scream? The Story Of The Legendary Two-Second Sound Effect

It's the most famous sound in Hollywood history, but where did the Wilhelm scream come from and why does everyone use it?

By William DeLong • June 12, 2022

This Week In History News, Jun. 5 – 11

Lost Renaissance masterpiece found in England, medieval saber found in Greece, hidden cities uncovered in the Amazon.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 10, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jun. 5 – 11

Lost Renaissance masterpiece found in England, medieval saber found in Greece, hidden cities uncovered in the Amazon.

By All That's Interesting • June 10, 2022