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The Surprising Pagan Backgrounds Of Nine Popular Holiday Traditions, From Christmas Trees To Caroling

Although Christmas is one of Christianity's most important holidays, many of today's most beloved traditions stem from pagan festivals and rites.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 24, 2025

The Surprising Pagan Backgrounds Of Nine Popular Holiday Traditions, From Christmas Trees To Caroling

Although Christmas is one of Christianity's most important holidays, many of today's most beloved traditions stem from pagan festivals and rites.

By Ainsley Brown • December 24, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Anna Strong, The Woman Who May Have Spied For George Washington

Purportedly a member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, Anna Strong helped pass on intelligence about British troop movements during the American Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Anna Strong, The Woman Who May Have Spied For George Washington

Purportedly a member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, Anna Strong helped pass on intelligence about British troop movements during the American Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2025

33 Iconic Photos Of Elizabeth Taylor, The ‘Queen Of Hollywood’

Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her roles in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, her violet eyes, and her turbulent love life that included eight marriages to men like Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher, and Senator John Warner.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

33 Iconic Photos Of Elizabeth Taylor, The ‘Queen Of Hollywood’

Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her roles in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, her violet eyes, and her turbulent love life that included eight marriages to men like Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher, and Senator John Warner.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

Archaeologists In Sudan Have Discovered 1,400-Year-Old Mummies Of Nubian Children With Facial Tattoos

According to a new analysis of ancient mummies, tattooing could have served medical or religious purposes in ancient Nubia.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

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Archaeologists In Sudan Have Discovered 1,400-Year-Old Mummies Of Nubian Children With Facial Tattoos

According to a new analysis of ancient mummies, tattooing could have served medical or religious purposes in ancient Nubia.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

Archaeologists In The Australian Outback Just Unearthed A Trove Of Stone Tools Buried By Aboriginal Peoples 170 Years Ago

Known as tulas, these woodworking tools found near Boulia, Queensland were used to carve everything from dishes to shields to boomerangs.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 18, 2025

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Archaeologists In The Australian Outback Just Unearthed A Trove Of Stone Tools Buried By Aboriginal Peoples 170 Years Ago

Known as tulas, these woodworking tools found near Boulia, Queensland were used to carve everything from dishes to shields to boomerangs.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 18, 2025

An ‘Otherworldly’ Lord Of The Rings-Inspired Mansion Is Up For Sale In Utah For $43 Million

Located in the South Fork region of Provo Canyon, the home measures 23,000 square feet and sits on about 30 acres of property.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 18, 2025

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An ‘Otherworldly’ Lord Of The Rings-Inspired Mansion Is Up For Sale In Utah For $43 Million

Located in the South Fork region of Provo Canyon, the home measures 23,000 square feet and sits on about 30 acres of property.

By Ainsley Brown • December 18, 2025

What Happened To Anneliese Michel? Inside The Horrific Death That Inspired The Exorcism Of Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was just 23 when she died in 1976 after undergoing 67 exorcisms, during which she was restrained, genuflected in prayer so many times that she broke her knees, and eventually stopped eating.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 17, 2025

What Happened To Anneliese Michel? Inside The Horrific Death That Inspired The Exorcism Of Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was just 23 when she died in 1976 after undergoing 67 exorcisms, during which she was restrained, genuflected in prayer so many times that she broke her knees, and eventually stopped eating.

By Austin Harvey • December 17, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 16, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 16, 2025

Schlitzie: The Sideshow ‘Pinhead’ With Microcephaly Who Audiences Called ‘Cretin’ And ‘Moron’

Made famous in the 1932 film Freaks, Schlitzie performed in most of the major circuses of the early 20th century after being sold into the business when he was just a child.

By William DeLong • Dec 14, 2025

Schlitzie: The Sideshow ‘Pinhead’ With Microcephaly Who Audiences Called ‘Cretin’ And ‘Moron’

Made famous in the 1932 film Freaks, Schlitzie performed in most of the major circuses of the early 20th century after being sold into the business when he was just a child.

By William DeLong • December 14, 2025