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37 Anti-Suffrage Postcards That Show America’s Absurd Fear Of Giving Women The Right To Vote

At the same time that the women's suffrage movement found renewed energy, the postcard became a powerful political tool that both suffragists and anti-suffragists alike exploited.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 30, 2026

37 Anti-Suffrage Postcards That Show America’s Absurd Fear Of Giving Women The Right To Vote

At the same time that the women's suffrage movement found renewed energy, the postcard became a powerful political tool that both suffragists and anti-suffragists alike exploited.

By Savannah Cox • April 30, 2026

Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Not only did Violet Jessop survive the sinking of the Titanic and the Britannic, but she was also aboard the Titanic's other sister ship, the Olympic, when it collided with a cruiser in 1911.

By Katie Serena • Apr 29, 2026

Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Not only did Violet Jessop survive the sinking of the Titanic and the Britannic, but she was also aboard the Titanic's other sister ship, the Olympic, when it collided with a cruiser in 1911.

By Katie Serena • April 29, 2026

The Remarkable Story Of Nanny Of The Maroons, The Revered Jamaican Freedom Fighter

After escaping slavery in Jamaica in the 18th century, Nanny of the Maroons helped other enslaved Africans escape — and led a guerrilla war against British colonizers.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 28, 2026

The Remarkable Story Of Nanny Of The Maroons, The Revered Jamaican Freedom Fighter

After escaping slavery in Jamaica in the 18th century, Nanny of the Maroons helped other enslaved Africans escape — and led a guerrilla war against British colonizers.

By Andrew Milne • April 28, 2026

The Sickening Story Of Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper Who Brutalized 13 Women In 1970s England

Peter Sutcliffe claimed to be on a mission from God as he killed 13 women and evaded police on nine separate occasions while committing the Yorkshire Ripper murders.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 26, 2026

The Sickening Story Of Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper Who Brutalized 13 Women In 1970s England

Peter Sutcliffe claimed to be on a mission from God as he killed 13 women and evaded police on nine separate occasions while committing the Yorkshire Ripper murders.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 26, 2026

Why Braveheart Has Been Called One Of Hollywood’s Most Historically Inaccurate Films

Mel Gibson's 1995 film follows the story of 13th-century figure William Wallace and his fight for Scottish independence, but everything from the costumes to its portrayal of the battle that secured Wallace's spot in history books has faced criticism.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 23, 2026

Why Braveheart Has Been Called One Of Hollywood’s Most Historically Inaccurate Films

Mel Gibson's 1995 film follows the story of 13th-century figure William Wallace and his fight for Scottish independence, but everything from the costumes to its portrayal of the battle that secured Wallace's spot in history books has faced criticism.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 23, 2026

A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 22, 2026

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A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 22, 2026

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2026

Inside The Real History Of Exorcisms Hollywood Could Never Show

Sanctioned by the Catholic Church for centuries, exorcisms are supposed to expel evil spirits that have possessed a human — but some have ended in horrifying murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2026

Leslie Howard, The ‘Gone With The Wind’ Star Who May Have Been A British Secret Agent

A popular British actor, Leslie Howard died after his plane was shot down by the Nazis in 1943 — and some believe that he was specifically targeted due to his alleged covert activities during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 20, 2026

Leslie Howard, The ‘Gone With The Wind’ Star Who May Have Been A British Secret Agent

A popular British actor, Leslie Howard died after his plane was shot down by the Nazis in 1943 — and some believe that he was specifically targeted due to his alleged covert activities during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 20, 2026

New Analysis Just Determined That A Pendant Found In England In 1867 Was Made From A 15,000-Year-Old Seal Tooth

Nearly 160 years ago, one of Victorian England's most storied archaeological digs turned up a prehistoric pendant inside a cave along the English Channel — and researchers have just now determined how magnificent a find this truly was.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 10, 2026

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New Analysis Just Determined That A Pendant Found In England In 1867 Was Made From A 15,000-Year-Old Seal Tooth

Nearly 160 years ago, one of Victorian England's most storied archaeological digs turned up a prehistoric pendant inside a cave along the English Channel — and researchers have just now determined how magnificent a find this truly was.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 10, 2026

Wind Farm Construction In England Has Turned Up Ancient Ruins Including A Roman Villa And A Neolithic Burial Mound

In addition to the villa and the burial mound, archaeologists uncovered a chair leg shaped like a lion's head and a serpentine vessel handle they've named "Norfolk Nessie."

By Cara Johnson • Apr 9, 2026

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Wind Farm Construction In England Has Turned Up Ancient Ruins Including A Roman Villa And A Neolithic Burial Mound

In addition to the villa and the burial mound, archaeologists uncovered a chair leg shaped like a lion's head and a serpentine vessel handle they've named "Norfolk Nessie."

By Cara Johnson • April 9, 2026

Frederick Fleet, The Titanic Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Frederick Fleet quickly raised the alarm after spotting an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, but it was too late for the Titanic to avoid a catastrophic collision.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 8, 2026

Frederick Fleet, The Titanic Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Frederick Fleet quickly raised the alarm after spotting an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, but it was too late for the Titanic to avoid a catastrophic collision.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 8, 2026

A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

The coin, found in Norfolk and thought to be from the ninth century C.E., is baffling numismatics experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 6, 2026

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A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

The coin, found in Norfolk and thought to be from the ninth century C.E., is baffling numismatics experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 6, 2026