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What Was The Gatling Gun? The History Of One Of The World’s First Rapid-Fire Weapons

The Gatling gun was an early machine gun that was first used during the Civil War and would later be deployed against strikers and rioters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

By Ella Spitz Jun 29, 2026

What Was The Gatling Gun? The History Of One Of The World’s First Rapid-Fire Weapons

The Gatling gun was an early machine gun that was first used during the Civil War and would later be deployed against strikers and rioters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

By Ella Spitz June 29, 2026

Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest. Instead, He Killed Her

Wealthy socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland attempted to "cure" her gay son by getting him to sleep with her, then Antony Baekeland stabbed her to death on November 17, 1972.

By Kara Goldfarb Jun 28, 2026

Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest. Instead, He Killed Her

Wealthy socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland attempted to "cure" her gay son by getting him to sleep with her, then Antony Baekeland stabbed her to death on November 17, 1972.

By Kara Goldfarb June 28, 2026

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

The meaning of Humpty Dumpty has remained mysterious for centuries, but there are some possible historical explanations for the nursery rhyme.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 26, 2026

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

The meaning of Humpty Dumpty has remained mysterious for centuries, but there are some possible historical explanations for the nursery rhyme.

By Kaleena Fraga June 26, 2026

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

The Heart of the Ocean necklace from the 1997 film was based on a real-life necklace owned by Titanic survivor Kate Phillips.

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 25, 2026

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

The Heart of the Ocean necklace from the 1997 film was based on a real-life necklace owned by Titanic survivor Kate Phillips.

By Genevieve Carlton June 25, 2026

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Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

All 129 members of the Franklin Expedition perished while icebound in the Canadian Arctic between 1846 and 1848, and some of them seemingly turned to cannibalism as starvation set in.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 16, 2026

Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

All 129 members of the Franklin Expedition perished while icebound in the Canadian Arctic between 1846 and 1848, and some of them seemingly turned to cannibalism as starvation set in.

By Marco Margaritoff June 16, 2026

Hidden Tunnels Linked To The Lavish Country Estate Of King Henry VIII Were Just Found Beneath A School In England

Believed to date back 500 years to the reign of King Henry VIII, the tunnels are thought to have been part of his lavish country estate known as Beaulieu.

By Ella Spitz Jun 15, 2026

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Hidden Tunnels Linked To The Lavish Country Estate Of King Henry VIII Were Just Found Beneath A School In England

Believed to date back 500 years to the reign of King Henry VIII, the tunnels are thought to have been part of his lavish country estate known as Beaulieu.

By Ella Spitz June 15, 2026

New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

The builders of Stonehenge were able to transport its massive central altar 450 miles across ancient Britain — even though it weighs a whopping 13,000 pounds.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 5, 2026

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New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

The builders of Stonehenge were able to transport its massive central altar 450 miles across ancient Britain — even though it weighs a whopping 13,000 pounds.

By Kaleena Fraga June 5, 2026

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Kate Phillips' lover Henry Morley perished in the sinking of the Titanic, but not before he gave her a sapphire necklace as a token of their love.

By Andrew Milne Jun 2, 2026

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Kate Phillips' lover Henry Morley perished in the sinking of the Titanic, but not before he gave her a sapphire necklace as a token of their love.

By Andrew Milne June 2, 2026

Researchers May Have Just Identified A Rare Portrait Of Anne Boleyn That Was Hiding In Plain Sight For 500 Years

A sketch by German artist Hans Holbein the Younger created sometime in the 1530s and known only as the "Unidentified Woman" may in fact be an extremely rare portrait of Anne Boleyn.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 1, 2026

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What Was The Gatling Gun? The History Of One Of The World’s First Rapid-Fire Weapons

What Was The Gatling Gun? The History Of One Of The World’s First Rapid-Fire Weapons

Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest. Instead, He Killed Her

Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest. Instead, He Killed Her

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

Hidden Tunnels Linked To The Lavish Country Estate Of King Henry VIII Were Just Found Beneath A School In England

Hidden Tunnels Linked To The Lavish Country Estate Of King Henry VIII Were Just Found Beneath A School In England

New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Kate Phillips, The Titanic Survivor Whose Story Of Love Aboard The Doomed Ship May Have Helped Inspire The Classic 1997 Film

Researchers May Have Just Identified A Rare Portrait Of Anne Boleyn That Was Hiding In Plain Sight For 500 Years

Researchers May Have Just Identified A Rare Portrait Of Anne Boleyn That Was Hiding In Plain Sight For 500 Years

How The Kray Twins Ruled The Underworld Of Mid-20th Century London In Style

How The Kray Twins Ruled The Underworld Of Mid-20th Century London In Style

27 Victorian Death Photos And The Disturbing History Behind Them

27 Victorian Death Photos And The Disturbing History Behind Them

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse