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How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 26, 2018

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong • Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong • December 22, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • Dec 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • December 7, 2017

Meet The Woman Who Mowed Down Nazi Warplanes During World War II

Annie Ferguson recalls her time serving in the British Auxiliary during WWII and helping bring down the Nazi regime.

By Katie Serena • Sep 7, 2017

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Meet The Woman Who Mowed Down Nazi Warplanes During World War II

Annie Ferguson recalls her time serving in the British Auxiliary during WWII and helping bring down the Nazi regime.

By Katie Serena • September 7, 2017

When “Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass” Was Much More Than Just A Saying

Discover the shockingly literal and thoroughly disturbing 18th-century medical origins of the idiom "blowing smoke up your ass."

By Krissy Howard • Aug 21, 2017

When “Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass” Was Much More Than Just A Saying

Discover the shockingly literal and thoroughly disturbing 18th-century medical origins of the idiom "blowing smoke up your ass."

By Krissy Howard • August 21, 2017

Famed 19th Century British Doctor James Barry Kept A Lifelong Secret That LGBT Activists Are Now Celebrating

The acclaimed surgeon concealed his biological identity from his colleagues as long as he lived.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 25, 2017

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Famed 19th Century British Doctor James Barry Kept A Lifelong Secret That LGBT Activists Are Now Celebrating

The acclaimed surgeon concealed his biological identity from his colleagues as long as he lived.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 25, 2017

Mods Vs. Rockers: When The Youth Of The ’60s Erupted Into Violence

The mods and the rockers of the 1960s tore the beaches of England apart. It was war: leather-clad rockers against the stylish mods.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 13, 2017

Mods Vs. Rockers: When The Youth Of The ’60s Erupted Into Violence

The mods and the rockers of the 1960s tore the beaches of England apart. It was war: leather-clad rockers against the stylish mods.

By Mark Oliver • July 13, 2017

Jack The Ripper And H.H. Holmes Were The Same Person, Suggests Ancestor

A great-great grandson of American serial killer H.H. Holmes says that his ancestor was Jack the Ripper.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 11, 2017

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Jack The Ripper And H.H. Holmes Were The Same Person, Suggests Ancestor

A great-great grandson of American serial killer H.H. Holmes says that his ancestor was Jack the Ripper.

By Gabe Paoletti • July 11, 2017

Harrowing Photos From The 30-Year War That Tore Northern Ireland Apart

For 30 years, The Troubles tore Northern Ireland apart. These intense images reveal what life was like for those who lived through it.

By John Kuroski • May 15, 2017

Harrowing Photos From The 30-Year War That Tore Northern Ireland Apart

For 30 years, The Troubles tore Northern Ireland apart. These intense images reveal what life was like for those who lived through it.

By John Kuroski • May 15, 2017

47 Photos Of Queen Elizabeth II Way Before She Looked Like Your Grandmother

From her World War 2 service to her coronation, these photos of a young Queen Elizabeth II capture her transformation from princess to queen.

By John Kuroski • Apr 21, 2017

47 Photos Of Queen Elizabeth II Way Before She Looked Like Your Grandmother

From her World War 2 service to her coronation, these photos of a young Queen Elizabeth II capture her transformation from princess to queen.

By John Kuroski • April 21, 2017