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Explore Antilia, The Unbelievably Opulent Megamansion Of Mumbai

Estimated to be the second most expensive property in the world, Antilia has three helipads, a 168-car garage, nine elevators, and four floors just for plants.

By Alexander Baldwin • Oct 15, 2022

Explore Antilia, The Unbelievably Opulent Megamansion Of Mumbai

Estimated to be the second most expensive property in the world, Antilia has three helipads, a 168-car garage, nine elevators, and four floors just for plants.

By Alexander Baldwin • October 15, 2022

These 9 True Stories Of People Mistakenly Believed To Be Dead Are Scarier Than Any Horror Movie

From the woman who woke up in a body bag to the man who was abandoned on Mount Everest, these wrongly declared deaths will chill you to the bone.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 14, 2022

These 9 True Stories Of People Mistakenly Believed To Be Dead Are Scarier Than Any Horror Movie

From the woman who woke up in a body bag to the man who was abandoned on Mount Everest, these wrongly declared deaths will chill you to the bone.

By Austin Harvey • October 14, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 8, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • October 8, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

From ancient Greek warriors to Japanese samurai, see some of the most exquisite pieces of body armor from centuries past.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 22, 2022

44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

From ancient Greek warriors to Japanese samurai, see some of the most exquisite pieces of body armor from centuries past.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 22, 2022

A Thai Woman Dubbed ‘Bleach Mom’ Was Just Sentenced To Death For Poisoning Her Own Kids To Solicit Donations

Nattiwan Rakkunjet tried to tell doctors her kids were suffering from a seafood allergy — but she had been slowly poisoning them both.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2022

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A Thai Woman Dubbed ‘Bleach Mom’ Was Just Sentenced To Death For Poisoning Her Own Kids To Solicit Donations

Nattiwan Rakkunjet tried to tell doctors her kids were suffering from a seafood allergy — but she had been slowly poisoning them both.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2022

20th Century Fox Will Pay To Clean Up The Beautiful Thai Beach They ‘Destroyed’ While Filming ‘The Beach’

The film was a critical flop for director Danny Boyle and star Leonardo DiCaprio, but while both have moved on, the damage done to Thailand's Maya Bay has been lasting.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 14, 2022

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20th Century Fox Will Pay To Clean Up The Beautiful Thai Beach They ‘Destroyed’ While Filming ‘The Beach’

The film was a critical flop for director Danny Boyle and star Leonardo DiCaprio, but while both have moved on, the damage done to Thailand's Maya Bay has been lasting.

By Austin Harvey • September 14, 2022

9 Of History’s Most Chilling Mummies, From A 2,000-Year-Old Woman With Blood Still In Her Veins To A Bronze Age Bride

Whether mummies that were preserved naturally or those that were intentionally embalmed, these stories are as fascinating as they are unsettling.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

9 Of History’s Most Chilling Mummies, From A 2,000-Year-Old Woman With Blood Still In Her Veins To A Bronze Age Bride

Whether mummies that were preserved naturally or those that were intentionally embalmed, these stories are as fascinating as they are unsettling.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

27 Facts That Reveal The Total Devastation Of World War II

Go inside the 20th century's most calamitous conflict, from Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland to America's atomic bombings of Japan.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2022

27 Facts That Reveal The Total Devastation Of World War II

Go inside the 20th century's most calamitous conflict, from Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland to America's atomic bombings of Japan.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2022