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The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 6, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • June 6, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof • Jun 3, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof • June 3, 2021

Invisible Sculpture Auctioned Off For $18,300 By Italian Artist Attempting To Redefine Art

"I Am" is meant to challenge our ideas of what constitutes meaning, according to sculptor Salvatore Garau.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 1, 2021

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Invisible Sculpture Auctioned Off For $18,300 By Italian Artist Attempting To Redefine Art

"I Am" is meant to challenge our ideas of what constitutes meaning, according to sculptor Salvatore Garau.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 1, 2021

Archaeologists Have Discovered The World’s Oldest Known Tattoo Needles In Tennessee

The Native American needles were carved from turkey bones, and originally found in 1985 — before researchers realized their significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2021

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Archaeologists Have Discovered The World’s Oldest Known Tattoo Needles In Tennessee

The Native American needles were carved from turkey bones, and originally found in 1985 — before researchers realized their significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2021

The Colorful Story Of Maud Wagner, American History’s First Female Tattoo Artist

An aerialist in the circus at the turn of the 20th century, Maud Wagner broke barriers by both giving and receiving hundreds of tattoos.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2021

The Colorful Story Of Maud Wagner, American History’s First Female Tattoo Artist

An aerialist in the circus at the turn of the 20th century, Maud Wagner broke barriers by both giving and receiving hundreds of tattoos.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2021

This Thrift Store Artwork On Sale For $10 Turned Out To Be A Signed Salvador Dalí Woodcut Print

A sharp-eyed volunteer spotted the print, which is based on a series of watercolors Salvador Dalí produced in homage to Dante's "Divine Comedy."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2021

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This Thrift Store Artwork On Sale For $10 Turned Out To Be A Signed Salvador Dalí Woodcut Print

A sharp-eyed volunteer spotted the print, which is based on a series of watercolors Salvador Dalí produced in homage to Dante's "Divine Comedy."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2021

Paul Is Dead: The Truth Behind The Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Of Paul McCartney’s Supposed Death

For decades, countless people have claimed that the "real" Paul McCartney died in a car accident in 1966 and was replaced with a lookalike.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 9, 2021

Paul Is Dead: The Truth Behind The Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Of Paul McCartney’s Supposed Death

For decades, countless people have claimed that the "real" Paul McCartney died in a car accident in 1966 and was replaced with a lookalike.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 9, 2021

The Slender Man Stabbing: How An Internet Meme Led Two 12-Year-Old Girls To Attempt Murder

"It was weird," said Morgan Geyser of the Slender Man stabbing of Payton Leutner. "I felt no remorse. I thought I would... I actually felt nothing."

By Hannah McKennett • May 9, 2021

The Slender Man Stabbing: How An Internet Meme Led Two 12-Year-Old Girls To Attempt Murder

"It was weird," said Morgan Geyser of the Slender Man stabbing of Payton Leutner. "I felt no remorse. I thought I would... I actually felt nothing."

By Hannah McKennett • May 9, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

In 2012, China spent a billion dollars building an exact replica of the historic Austrian village of Hallstatt. Though Austria was initially outraged, the two sister cities have since developed an unlikely bond.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 1, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

In 2012, China spent a billion dollars building an exact replica of the historic Austrian village of Hallstatt. Though Austria was initially outraged, the two sister cities have since developed an unlikely bond.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 1, 2021

43 Colorized Photos That Capture Victorian London As It Really Was

From engineering marvels like Tower Bridge to the horrific slums that housed the city's poor, here's what London really looked like during the Victorian era.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 31, 2021

43 Colorized Photos That Capture Victorian London As It Really Was

From engineering marvels like Tower Bridge to the horrific slums that housed the city's poor, here's what London really looked like during the Victorian era.

By All That's Interesting • March 31, 2021