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The Tragic Story Of Joyce Vincent — The Dead Woman Who Went Unnoticed For Two Years

Joyce Carol Vincent was a 38-year-old woman in London with a family and friends. So why did it take over two years for people to realize she had died?

By Kara Goldfarb Nov 27, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Joyce Vincent — The Dead Woman Who Went Unnoticed For Two Years

Joyce Carol Vincent was a 38-year-old woman in London with a family and friends. So why did it take over two years for people to realize she had died?

By Kara Goldfarb November 27, 2021

Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

Just a year into his reign in 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. But while England disapproved of the couple, Adolf Hitler welcomed them to Germany with open arms.

By Leah Silverman Nov 21, 2021

Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

Just a year into his reign in 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. But while England disapproved of the couple, Adolf Hitler welcomed them to Germany with open arms.

By Leah Silverman November 21, 2021

The Bloody Story Of Jeremy Bamber And The White House Farm Murders

On August 7, 1985, Jeremy Nevill Bamber entered his parents' home at White House Farm in England and murdered everyone inside — before calling the police and pinning it all on his sister.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Nov 18, 2021

The Bloody Story Of Jeremy Bamber And The White House Farm Murders

On August 7, 1985, Jeremy Nevill Bamber entered his parents' home at White House Farm in England and murdered everyone inside — before calling the police and pinning it all on his sister.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo November 18, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 7 – 13

Tudor paintings found behind English estate's walls, ancient "slave room" uncovered at Pompeii, meat-eating habits of giant prehistoric sloths uncovered.

By All That's Interesting Nov 12, 2021
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This Week In History News, Nov. 7 – 13

Tudor paintings found behind English estate's walls, ancient "slave room" uncovered at Pompeii, meat-eating habits of giant prehistoric sloths uncovered.

By All That's Interesting November 12, 2021

The Strange Story Of Myra Hindley And The Moors Murders

Myra Hindley was a notorious British serial killer who — along with her partner Ian Brady — was responsible for the Moors murders of five children in the 1960s.

By Elisabeth Sherman Nov 11, 2021

The Strange Story Of Myra Hindley And The Moors Murders

Myra Hindley was a notorious British serial killer who — along with her partner Ian Brady — was responsible for the Moors murders of five children in the 1960s.

By Elisabeth Sherman November 11, 2021

Inside Bedlam And The Real Horror Story Of The Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Royal Hospital in England was the first facility of its kind to treat people with mental illness — but poor management and funding turned it into a chaotic institution that came to define the word "bedlam."

By Leah Silverman Nov 10, 2021

Inside Bedlam And The Real Horror Story Of The Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Royal Hospital in England was the first facility of its kind to treat people with mental illness — but poor management and funding turned it into a chaotic institution that came to define the word "bedlam."

By Leah Silverman November 10, 2021

55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman Nov 8, 2021

55 History Books That Will Change Your Outlook On Life

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction.

By Leah Silverman November 8, 2021

Molested, Murdered, And Mummified: The Crimes Of Serial Killer Rosemary West

Rosemary West seemed like an unassuming British mother, but her home concealed brutal incest, beatings, and the remains of numerous young women — including her own daughter.

By Andrew Milne Nov 7, 2021

Molested, Murdered, And Mummified: The Crimes Of Serial Killer Rosemary West

Rosemary West seemed like an unassuming British mother, but her home concealed brutal incest, beatings, and the remains of numerous young women — including her own daughter.

By Andrew Milne November 7, 2021

Meet Aethelred The Unready, The Hapless Medieval King Who Lost England To The Vikings

King Aethelred II of England was crowned when he was just 10 years old, and his reign was marked by a series of blunders so bad that he was usurped by the King of Denmark in 1013.

By Richard Stockton Nov 6, 2021

Meet Aethelred The Unready, The Hapless Medieval King Who Lost England To The Vikings

King Aethelred II of England was crowned when he was just 10 years old, and his reign was marked by a series of blunders so bad that he was usurped by the King of Denmark in 1013.

By Richard Stockton November 6, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting Nov 5, 2021
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This Week In History News, Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

Ancient Greek swords found in stunning condition, holding cells for gladiators uncovered at Roman amphitheater, and Britain's oldest skull discovered to be a possible hoax.

By All That's Interesting November 5, 2021
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