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27 Objects From The Victorian Era That Were Unexpectedly Deadly

From books and baby bottles to makeup and billiard balls, even common household objects could be lethal in the 19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 5, 2024

27 Objects From The Victorian Era That Were Unexpectedly Deadly

From books and baby bottles to makeup and billiard balls, even common household objects could be lethal in the 19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 5, 2024

Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 5, 2024

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Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • September 5, 2024

The Tragic Story Of The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, The 1911 Disaster That Killed 146 Workers

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was the deadliest workplace tragedy in the history of New York City until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 — but it was completely preventable.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 2, 2024

The Tragic Story Of The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, The 1911 Disaster That Killed 146 Workers

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was the deadliest workplace tragedy in the history of New York City until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 — but it was completely preventable.

By Amber Morgan • September 2, 2024

44 Disturbing Photos Of Life Inside The Soviet Gulags

From back-breaking manual labor to starvation rations, the Soviet Union's gulag camps inflicted horrific abuse upon their 18 million prisoners.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 1, 2024

44 Disturbing Photos Of Life Inside The Soviet Gulags

From back-breaking manual labor to starvation rations, the Soviet Union's gulag camps inflicted horrific abuse upon their 18 million prisoners.

By Mark Oliver • September 1, 2024

33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2024

33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2024

The Bloody History Of The Los Angeles Mafia, From Its Violent Origins To Its Rapid Downfall

While the Los Angeles Mafia never rose to the same notoriety as its counterparts in New York and Chicago, the crime family infiltrated Hollywood, had a hand in the growth of Las Vegas, and terrorized the West Coast for decades.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 31, 2024

The Bloody History Of The Los Angeles Mafia, From Its Violent Origins To Its Rapid Downfall

While the Los Angeles Mafia never rose to the same notoriety as its counterparts in New York and Chicago, the crime family infiltrated Hollywood, had a hand in the growth of Las Vegas, and terrorized the West Coast for decades.

By Austin Harvey • August 31, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • Aug 25, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • August 25, 2024

How Cerro Gordo Went From A Silver Boomtown To An Abandoned Ghost Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Cerro Gordo was a bustling mining town that once averaged a murder a week. Today, it sits abandoned — and is allegedly haunted.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 20, 2024

How Cerro Gordo Went From A Silver Boomtown To An Abandoned Ghost Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Cerro Gordo was a bustling mining town that once averaged a murder a week. Today, it sits abandoned — and is allegedly haunted.

By Natasha Ishak • August 20, 2024