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8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • October 20, 2018

33 Photos Of Flappers That Show The Jazz Age It Girls In Action

With bobbed hair and short skirts, the hard-drinking flappers of the 1920s definied the Jazz Age — and changed American culture forever.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 19, 2018

33 Photos Of Flappers That Show The Jazz Age It Girls In Action

With bobbed hair and short skirts, the hard-drinking flappers of the 1920s definied the Jazz Age — and changed American culture forever.

By Caroline Redmond • October 19, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 16, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • October 16, 2018

The Story Of Marshall Taylor, The First African-American Cycling World Champion

Nicknamed the "Black Cyclone," Marshall Taylor defied all the odds when he won the title of World Cycling Champion in 1899.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 14, 2018

The Story Of Marshall Taylor, The First African-American Cycling World Champion

Nicknamed the "Black Cyclone," Marshall Taylor defied all the odds when he won the title of World Cycling Champion in 1899.

By Caroline Redmond • October 14, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 13, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond • October 13, 2018

32 Russia Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

You probably know that Russia remains both a formidable world power and a place of severe inequality. But here are 32 more Russia facts that you probably don't know.

By Joel Stice • Oct 6, 2018

32 Russia Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

You probably know that Russia remains both a formidable world power and a place of severe inequality. But here are 32 more Russia facts that you probably don't know.

By Joel Stice • October 6, 2018

The Story Of Legendary Groupie Barbara Cope, ‘The Butter Queen’

Why everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones sang the Butter Queen's praises, sometimes literally.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 4, 2018

The Story Of Legendary Groupie Barbara Cope, ‘The Butter Queen’

Why everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones sang the Butter Queen's praises, sometimes literally.

By Wyatt Redd • October 4, 2018

Lee Israel, The Infamous Literary Forger Whose Story Inspired ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Starting in the early 1990s, down-on-her-luck writer Lee Israel began to expertly forge letters from famous figures like Noel Coward and Ernest Hemingway — and then sell them to collectors.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 28, 2018

Lee Israel, The Infamous Literary Forger Whose Story Inspired ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Starting in the early 1990s, down-on-her-luck writer Lee Israel began to expertly forge letters from famous figures like Noel Coward and Ernest Hemingway — and then sell them to collectors.

By Caroline Redmond • September 28, 2018

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 6, 2018

Science News

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • September 6, 2018

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

News

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018