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The Chilling Story Of ‘Teacup Poisoner’ Graham Young And His Lethal Chemistry Experiments

One of the most calculating serial killers in British history, Graham Young started poisoning his victims when he was just 14 years old and kept a meticulous diary of his crimes.

By Kara Goldfarb • Nov 30, 2022

The Chilling Story Of ‘Teacup Poisoner’ Graham Young And His Lethal Chemistry Experiments

One of the most calculating serial killers in British history, Graham Young started poisoning his victims when he was just 14 years old and kept a meticulous diary of his crimes.

By Kara Goldfarb • November 30, 2022

37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

Many of these raunchy images were drawn by bored scribes who were tired of copying out books by hand — and wanted to leave a profane surprise for readers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2022

37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

Many of these raunchy images were drawn by bored scribes who were tired of copying out books by hand — and wanted to leave a profane surprise for readers.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2022

Robert The Bruce: The Story Behind The Scottish Ruler Of ‘Braveheart’ And ‘Outlaw King’

In the early 14th century, Robert the Bruce became the King of Scots and ensured his country's independence after repulsing several English invasions.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 20, 2022

Robert The Bruce: The Story Behind The Scottish Ruler Of ‘Braveheart’ And ‘Outlaw King’

In the early 14th century, Robert the Bruce became the King of Scots and ensured his country's independence after repulsing several English invasions.

By Gina Dimuro • November 20, 2022

Inside The Story Of Sawney Bean And His Clan Of Cannibal Killers That Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’

The head of a 45-member clan in Scotland, Sawney Bean allegedly killed and cannibalized over 1,000 victims in the early 16th century. But did he even exist?

By Leah Silverman • Nov 19, 2022

Inside The Story Of Sawney Bean And His Clan Of Cannibal Killers That Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’

The head of a 45-member clan in Scotland, Sawney Bean allegedly killed and cannibalized over 1,000 victims in the early 16th century. But did he even exist?

By Leah Silverman • November 19, 2022

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

On June 4, 1913, suffragist Emily Davison ran in front of King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby in what appeared to be a bungled act of protest.

By Maggie Donahue • Nov 17, 2022

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

On June 4, 1913, suffragist Emily Davison ran in front of King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby in what appeared to be a bungled act of protest.

By Maggie Donahue • November 17, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover eleven of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover eleven of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 16 – 22

Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria, 300 medieval skeletons found in Wales, tools made by human ancestors 500,000 years ago discovered in Poland.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 21, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 16 – 22

Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria, 300 medieval skeletons found in Wales, tools made by human ancestors 500,000 years ago discovered in Poland.

By All That's Interesting • October 21, 2022

Archaeologists Just Unearthed Nearly 300 Skeletons Beneath An Old Department Store In Wales

The researchers believe that this site in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire may have once been the lost medieval friary of St. Saviour's.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 19, 2022

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed Nearly 300 Skeletons Beneath An Old Department Store In Wales

The researchers believe that this site in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire may have once been the lost medieval friary of St. Saviour's.

By Austin Harvey • October 19, 2022

The Incredible True Story Of The World War 1 Christmas Truce

During the Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German soldiers sang carols, exchanged gifts, and supposedly even played a soccer game.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 17, 2022

The Incredible True Story Of The World War 1 Christmas Truce

During the Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German soldiers sang carols, exchanged gifts, and supposedly even played a soccer game.

By Erin Kelly • October 17, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 5, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 5, 2022

This Week In History News, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Pre-Inca mass grave discovered in Peru, evidence of ancient parties found on crannogs around the British Isles, 1,500-year-old mosaic unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 30, 2022

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This Week In History News, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Pre-Inca mass grave discovered in Peru, evidence of ancient parties found on crannogs around the British Isles, 1,500-year-old mosaic unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • September 30, 2022