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The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 11, 2024

The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff January 11, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey Jan 9, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey January 9, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 6, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff January 6, 2024

An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

The calendar is one of more than 600 relics unearthed at the immaculately well-preserved tomb, which dates to the Western Han dynasty.

By Austin Harvey Jan 4, 2024

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An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

The calendar is one of more than 600 relics unearthed at the immaculately well-preserved tomb, which dates to the Western Han dynasty.

By Austin Harvey January 4, 2024

55 Colorized Photos That Capture World War II As It Really Was

From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the heroics of D-Day, these colorized images offer a clear glimpse into history's bloodiest conflict.

By Austin Harvey Dec 29, 2023

55 Colorized Photos That Capture World War II As It Really Was

From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the heroics of D-Day, these colorized images offer a clear glimpse into history's bloodiest conflict.

By Austin Harvey December 29, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey Dec 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey December 26, 2023

Inside 27 Unique Christmas Traditions From Across The Globe — And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them

In parts of Spain, children celebrate Christmas by beating a log until it "poops" out gifts — and that's far from the only unusual holiday tradition that can be found around the world to this day.

By Austin Harvey Dec 21, 2023

Inside 27 Unique Christmas Traditions From Across The Globe — And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them

In parts of Spain, children celebrate Christmas by beating a log until it "poops" out gifts — and that's far from the only unusual holiday tradition that can be found around the world to this day.

By Austin Harvey December 21, 2023

39 Photos Of Kowloon Walled City, Once The Most Crowded Place In The World

Known as the "City of Darkness," Kowloon Walled City was a largely ungoverned Chinese enclave in British Hong Kong that contained up to 35,000 people by the 1980s.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 21, 2023

39 Photos Of Kowloon Walled City, Once The Most Crowded Place In The World

Known as the "City of Darkness," Kowloon Walled City was a largely ungoverned Chinese enclave in British Hong Kong that contained up to 35,000 people by the 1980s.

By Kaleena Fraga December 21, 2023

Meet Orang Pendek, The Rumored Hobbit-Like Creature Known As The ‘Bigfoot’ Of Sumatra

For centuries, locals have reported seeing a strange apelike beast called the orang pendek stalking the remote forests of Indonesia — and some believe it’s related to a species of early human called Homo floresiensis.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Dec 19, 2023