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Roberto Saviano: The Italian Mafia’s Most Wanted Man

By outing the Naples Mafia with his 2006 book, Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano put his life on the line. He's been under police protection ever since.

By Carly Silver • May 20, 2019

Roberto Saviano: The Italian Mafia’s Most Wanted Man

By outing the Naples Mafia with his 2006 book, Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano put his life on the line. He's been under police protection ever since.

By Carly Silver • May 20, 2019

Notes Of 17th-Century Astrology Doctors Reveal Gross Pseudo-Treatments

The patient notes of pseudo-astrology doctors Simon Forman and Richard Napier had mostly remained illegible (and certainly ineffective)—until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 17, 2019

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Notes Of 17th-Century Astrology Doctors Reveal Gross Pseudo-Treatments

The patient notes of pseudo-astrology doctors Simon Forman and Richard Napier had mostly remained illegible (and certainly ineffective)—until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 17, 2019

Inside The Magical Mind Of Charles Perrault, The Father Of Fairytales Like Cinderella

The evergreen stories written by Charles Perrault are still told to children today as they're tucked into bed at night.

By Katie Serena • May 16, 2019

Inside The Magical Mind Of Charles Perrault, The Father Of Fairytales Like Cinderella

The evergreen stories written by Charles Perrault are still told to children today as they're tucked into bed at night.

By Katie Serena • May 16, 2019

44 Bloody Photos From The Trenches Of Verdun, Modern History’s Longest Battle

For 303 days in 1916, the French defended themselves against a fearsome German onslaught, but at the cost of 700,000 total casualties at the bloody Battle of Verdun.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2019

44 Bloody Photos From The Trenches Of Verdun, Modern History’s Longest Battle

For 303 days in 1916, the French defended themselves against a fearsome German onslaught, but at the cost of 700,000 total casualties at the bloody Battle of Verdun.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2019

Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

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Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

300 Soft Tissue Remains From Executed Prisoners Of The Nazis Were Buried In Berlin

The cache belonged to German doctor and anatomist Hermann Stieve, who made a deal with the Nazis to collect tissue samples from the dead bodies of their executed prisoners.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2019

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300 Soft Tissue Remains From Executed Prisoners Of The Nazis Were Buried In Berlin

The cache belonged to German doctor and anatomist Hermann Stieve, who made a deal with the Nazis to collect tissue samples from the dead bodies of their executed prisoners.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2019

The Three German Hotel Guests Killed By Crossbow Died In A Cult-Led Murder-Suicide Pact

A hotel employee found three guests killed with crossbow bolts to the head and chest — but the case got much, much weirder.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2019

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The Three German Hotel Guests Killed By Crossbow Died In A Cult-Led Murder-Suicide Pact

A hotel employee found three guests killed with crossbow bolts to the head and chest — but the case got much, much weirder.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2019

27 Interesting Facts About William Shakespeare The Bard Probably Wouldn’t Want You To Know About

These interesting facts about William Shakespeare will change everything you thought you knew about the infamous bard.

By Laura Martisiute • May 10, 2019

27 Interesting Facts About William Shakespeare The Bard Probably Wouldn’t Want You To Know About

These interesting facts about William Shakespeare will change everything you thought you knew about the infamous bard.

By Laura Martisiute • May 10, 2019

33 Photos Inside The Liberation Of Paris, When The French Capital Was Freed Of Nazi Control

In June of 1940, the vibrant City of Lights turned overcast for four years while occupied by the Nazis, but all that would change with the liberation of Paris.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

33 Photos Inside The Liberation Of Paris, When The French Capital Was Freed Of Nazi Control

In June of 1940, the vibrant City of Lights turned overcast for four years while occupied by the Nazis, but all that would change with the liberation of Paris.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

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Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019