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Albert Pierrepoint: The Executioner Who Took More Than 400 Lives

In the 1940s and '50s, British hangman Albert Pierrepoint made a career out of executing everyone from infamous serial killers to Nazi war criminals.

By William DeLong • Feb 1, 2026

Albert Pierrepoint: The Executioner Who Took More Than 400 Lives

In the 1940s and '50s, British hangman Albert Pierrepoint made a career out of executing everyone from infamous serial killers to Nazi war criminals.

By William DeLong • February 1, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 30, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro • January 30, 2026

500,000-Year-Old Hammer Unearthed In England Proves To Be The Oldest Elephant Bone Tool Ever Found In Europe

Unearthed in the village of Boxgrove, this triangular hammer measuring four inches long and two inches wide was used to sharpen other tools in a process known as knapping.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 27, 2026

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500,000-Year-Old Hammer Unearthed In England Proves To Be The Oldest Elephant Bone Tool Ever Found In Europe

Unearthed in the village of Boxgrove, this triangular hammer measuring four inches long and two inches wide was used to sharpen other tools in a process known as knapping.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 27, 2026

The Twisted Story Of William Joyce And His Nazi Propagandist Alter-Ego ‘Lord Haw-Haw’

Though William Joyce was born in America and spent much of his early life in Ireland and England, he moved to Germany during World War II to spread English-language fascist propaganda as "Lord Haw-Haw."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 26, 2026

The Twisted Story Of William Joyce And His Nazi Propagandist Alter-Ego ‘Lord Haw-Haw’

Though William Joyce was born in America and spent much of his early life in Ireland and England, he moved to Germany during World War II to spread English-language fascist propaganda as "Lord Haw-Haw."

By Austin Harvey • January 26, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Mary Bell, The 10-Year-Old Murderer Who Strangled Two Boys

Serial killer Mary Bell was 11 years old when she was sentenced to life in prison for killing two toddlers in 1968 — but she now lives in anonymity after being freed just 12 years later.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 23, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Mary Bell, The 10-Year-Old Murderer Who Strangled Two Boys

Serial killer Mary Bell was 11 years old when she was sentenced to life in prison for killing two toddlers in 1968 — but she now lives in anonymity after being freed just 12 years later.

By Leah Silverman • January 23, 2026

A Metal Detectorist In England Unearthed A Roman Figurine Depicting A Big Cat Pawing A Man’s Severed Head

Found in Harlow, Essex in 2024, this 1,800-year-old copper figure is believed to have been mounted to the strap that yoked a carriage to the animal that was pulling it.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 21, 2026

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A Metal Detectorist In England Unearthed A Roman Figurine Depicting A Big Cat Pawing A Man’s Severed Head

Found in Harlow, Essex in 2024, this 1,800-year-old copper figure is believed to have been mounted to the strap that yoked a carriage to the animal that was pulling it.

By Austin Harvey • January 21, 2026

How Did Queen Victoria Die? Inside The British Monarch’s Final Illness And Rapid Demise In 1901

After ruling for 63 years, Queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901, marking the end of the Victorian era and the ascension of King Edward VII to the British throne.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 16, 2026

How Did Queen Victoria Die? Inside The British Monarch’s Final Illness And Rapid Demise In 1901

After ruling for 63 years, Queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901, marking the end of the Victorian era and the ascension of King Edward VII to the British throne.

By Ainsley Brown • January 16, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 14, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • January 14, 2026

‘My Eyes Nearly Popped Out Of My Skull’: Ancient Roman Villa Found Three Feet Below A Park In Wales

The villa included everything from defensive walls to an agricultural storage facility to a meeting hall for local leaders, but much of it will remain shrouded in mystery until archaeologists begin to excavate.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2026

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‘My Eyes Nearly Popped Out Of My Skull’: Ancient Roman Villa Found Three Feet Below A Park In Wales

The villa included everything from defensive walls to an agricultural storage facility to a meeting hall for local leaders, but much of it will remain shrouded in mystery until archaeologists begin to excavate.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2026

A Farmer Plowing His Field On Scotland’s Isle Of Bute Stumbled Upon A Tomb That Dates Back 4,000 Years

Archaeologists have now examined the remains and determined that they belong to an adult male aged 35-50 as well as a female who was either a late adolescent or young adult.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 12, 2026

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A Farmer Plowing His Field On Scotland’s Isle Of Bute Stumbled Upon A Tomb That Dates Back 4,000 Years

Archaeologists have now examined the remains and determined that they belong to an adult male aged 35-50 as well as a female who was either a late adolescent or young adult.

By Austin Harvey • January 12, 2026

How Did David Bowie Die? Inside The Hidden Health Issues That Ended The Rock Star’s Life

On January 10, 2016, rock music legend David Bowie died inside his New York City home at the age of just 69 following an 18-month battle with liver cancer.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 10, 2026

How Did David Bowie Die? Inside The Hidden Health Issues That Ended The Rock Star’s Life

On January 10, 2016, rock music legend David Bowie died inside his New York City home at the age of just 69 following an 18-month battle with liver cancer.

By Austin Harvey • January 10, 2026

2000-Year-Old Celtic War Trumpet Used In Battle Against The Romans Discovered During Construction In Eastern England

This rare bronze relic is just one of only three ever found in England and is the most complete artifact of its kind unearthed anywhere in Europe.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 8, 2026

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2000-Year-Old Celtic War Trumpet Used In Battle Against The Romans Discovered During Construction In Eastern England

This rare bronze relic is just one of only three ever found in England and is the most complete artifact of its kind unearthed anywhere in Europe.

By Austin Harvey • January 8, 2026