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The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 9, 2024

The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.

By Austin Harvey • January 9, 2024

Kurt Cobain’s Journals: Inside The Mind Of A Music Icon

More than any other source, Kurt Cobain's journals reveal the music that inspired him and the problems that plagued him.

By John Kuroski • Jan 7, 2024

Kurt Cobain’s Journals: Inside The Mind Of A Music Icon

More than any other source, Kurt Cobain's journals reveal the music that inspired him and the problems that plagued him.

By John Kuroski • January 7, 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

How Did James Brown Die? Inside The Mysterious Death Of The ‘Godfather Of Soul’

Though James Brown's cause of death on Christmas Day 2006 was listed as heart failure due to pneumonia, some believe he was actually murdered.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 4, 2024

How Did James Brown Die? Inside The Mysterious Death Of The ‘Godfather Of Soul’

Though James Brown's cause of death on Christmas Day 2006 was listed as heart failure due to pneumonia, some believe he was actually murdered.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 4, 2024

The Marburg Files Revealed Former British King Edward VIII’s Nazi Ties — And The U.K. Tried To Cover It Up

During World War II, Nazi officials offered to help reinstate Edward VIII to the British throne in exchange for peace with Germany in correspondence known as the Marburg Files.

By Caroline Redmond • Jan 2, 2024

The Marburg Files Revealed Former British King Edward VIII’s Nazi Ties — And The U.K. Tried To Cover It Up

During World War II, Nazi officials offered to help reinstate Edward VIII to the British throne in exchange for peace with Germany in correspondence known as the Marburg Files.

By Caroline Redmond • January 2, 2024

43 Mesmerizing Pictures That Capture What New Year’s Eve Looked Like Decades Ago

These photos prove that New Year's Eve has always been one of the world's wildest holidays.

By Maggie Donahue • Dec 31, 2023

43 Mesmerizing Pictures That Capture What New Year’s Eve Looked Like Decades Ago

These photos prove that New Year's Eve has always been one of the world's wildest holidays.

By Maggie Donahue • December 31, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Edwin Booth, The Largely Forgotten Brother Of Lincoln Assassin John Wilkes Booth

A celebrated actor who toured America and Europe, Edwin Booth even once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son — but his legacy was forever tarnished just months later when his brother assassinated the president.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 26, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Edwin Booth, The Largely Forgotten Brother Of Lincoln Assassin John Wilkes Booth

A celebrated actor who toured America and Europe, Edwin Booth even once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son — but his legacy was forever tarnished just months later when his brother assassinated the president.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 26, 2023

37 Throwback Christmas Pictures Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars

From posing with mall Santas to belting out Christmas carols on a microphone, these celebrities knew early on how to get into the holiday spirit.

By Maggie Donahue • Dec 25, 2023

37 Throwback Christmas Pictures Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars

From posing with mall Santas to belting out Christmas carols on a microphone, these celebrities knew early on how to get into the holiday spirit.

By Maggie Donahue • December 25, 2023

Inside The Glamorous, Groundbreaking Story Of Twiggy, The English Model Whose Iconic Look Epitomized ’60s Fashion

With her cropped hairstyle, androgynous aesthetic, and mod style, Twiggy was the face of the '60s — and she remains a cultural icon to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2023

Inside The Glamorous, Groundbreaking Story Of Twiggy, The English Model Whose Iconic Look Epitomized ’60s Fashion

With her cropped hairstyle, androgynous aesthetic, and mod style, Twiggy was the face of the '60s — and she remains a cultural icon to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2023

Study Reveals That Scythian Warriors Likely Carried Leather Quivers Made From The Skin Of Their Enemies

New archaeological evidence seemingly confirms the Greek historian Herodotus' account of the brutal ways in which Scythians used their dead enemies' bodies.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 22, 2023

Study Reveals That Scythian Warriors Likely Carried Leather Quivers Made From The Skin Of Their Enemies

New archaeological evidence seemingly confirms the Greek historian Herodotus' account of the brutal ways in which Scythians used their dead enemies' bodies.

By Austin Harvey • December 22, 2023