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Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 12, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 12, 2017

The Racist Origins Of America’s Suburbs And The Story Of The First Black Family To Move In

How William Levitt birthed the American suburb — upon a foundation of racism that echoes to the present day.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 19, 2017

The Racist Origins Of America’s Suburbs And The Story Of The First Black Family To Move In

How William Levitt birthed the American suburb — upon a foundation of racism that echoes to the present day.

By Mark Oliver • November 19, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

A City On The Brink: 1960s New York In 55 Dramatic Photos

From the Mad Men of the ad world to the riots in Harlem to the artists of Greenwich Village, this was New York in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 9, 2017

A City On The Brink: 1960s New York In 55 Dramatic Photos

From the Mad Men of the ad world to the riots in Harlem to the artists of Greenwich Village, this was New York in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver • September 9, 2017

26 Incredible Photos Of New York City Before It Became New York City

When America's biggest city was mostly farmland.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 8, 2017

26 Incredible Photos Of New York City Before It Became New York City

When America's biggest city was mostly farmland.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 8, 2017

“Superheroes With Microphones”: The Birth Of Hip-Hop In New York

These fascinating hip-hop origins photos show how the music and the culture that sprang up around it were first born.

By Kellen Perry • Sep 6, 2017

“Superheroes With Microphones”: The Birth Of Hip-Hop In New York

These fascinating hip-hop origins photos show how the music and the culture that sprang up around it were first born.

By Kellen Perry • September 6, 2017

Neopolis, The Atlantis-Like City Discovered Off Tunisian Coast

The ancient city of Neopolis was a major Roman port on the coast of Tunisia that was submerged by a tsunami on July 21, 365 AD.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 1, 2017

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Neopolis, The Atlantis-Like City Discovered Off Tunisian Coast

The ancient city of Neopolis was a major Roman port on the coast of Tunisia that was submerged by a tsunami on July 21, 365 AD.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 1, 2017

The Great Chicago Fire Of 1871, When The Windy City Almost Burned Down

Still one of the deadliest disasters in American history, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 killed 300 people and left over 100,000 residents homeless.

By Laura Martisiute • Aug 23, 2017

The Great Chicago Fire Of 1871, When The Windy City Almost Burned Down

Still one of the deadliest disasters in American history, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 killed 300 people and left over 100,000 residents homeless.

By Laura Martisiute • August 23, 2017

Ohio Has A Hitler Road, Hitler Cemetery, and Hitler Park, But They Don’t Mean What You Think

Ohio's Hitler family includes Dr. Gay Hitler and George Washington Hitler. We kid you not.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 15, 2017

Ohio Has A Hitler Road, Hitler Cemetery, and Hitler Park, But They Don’t Mean What You Think

Ohio's Hitler family includes Dr. Gay Hitler and George Washington Hitler. We kid you not.

By All That's Interesting • August 15, 2017