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How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox Jan 2, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox January 2, 2017

Devastating Civil Wars That Make America’s Look Tiny

The United States invaded Russia, Germany tore itself apart over religion, and hunger became a weapon in Africa. These domestic conflicts render America's Civil War puny by comparison.

By Richard Stockton Dec 27, 2016

Devastating Civil Wars That Make America’s Look Tiny

The United States invaded Russia, Germany tore itself apart over religion, and hunger became a weapon in Africa. These domestic conflicts render America's Civil War puny by comparison.

By Richard Stockton December 27, 2016

Unearthed Mummy Child Upends Scientists’ Beliefs About Smallpox

Smallpox has had a devastating history, from ancient Egypt to its worldwide eradication about 35 years ago, but a mummified child recently found in a Lithuanian crypt is rewriting the virus’ storied past. Teeming with the remains of the virus, the mummified child had been between the ages of two...

By All That's Interesting Dec 13, 2016
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Unearthed Mummy Child Upends Scientists’ Beliefs About Smallpox

Smallpox has had a devastating history, from ancient Egypt to its worldwide eradication about 35 years ago, but a mummified child recently found in a Lithuanian crypt is rewriting the virus’ storied past. Teeming with the remains of the virus, the mummified child had been between the ages of two...

By All That's Interesting December 13, 2016

Letizia Battaglia’s Photos Take You To The Bloody Heart Of The Sicilian Mafia

If Letizia Battaglia could tell Americans one thing, it’s to stop watching “The Sopranos.” “Americans love ‘The Sopranos,'” the Sicilian photographer told CNN. “They don’t believe the Mafia is like (they see on TV), but the Mafia is dangerous like ISIS.” Battaglia would know. The 81-year-old has spent the majority...

By Savannah Cox Nov 24, 2016

Letizia Battaglia’s Photos Take You To The Bloody Heart Of The Sicilian Mafia

If Letizia Battaglia could tell Americans one thing, it’s to stop watching “The Sopranos.” “Americans love ‘The Sopranos,'” the Sicilian photographer told CNN. “They don’t believe the Mafia is like (they see on TV), but the Mafia is dangerous like ISIS.” Battaglia would know. The 81-year-old has spent the majority...

By Savannah Cox November 24, 2016

Anders Behring Breivik And The Deadliest Mass Shooting In Norway’s History

"I would have done it again. I have carried out the most sophisticated and spectacular political attack committed in Europe since the Second World War."

By John Kuroski Oct 20, 2016

Anders Behring Breivik And The Deadliest Mass Shooting In Norway’s History

"I would have done it again. I have carried out the most sophisticated and spectacular political attack committed in Europe since the Second World War."

By John Kuroski October 20, 2016
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