history

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 17, 2024

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd • November 17, 2024

The True Story Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral, The Most Infamous Shootout Of The Wild West

On October 26, 1881, lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Morgan and Virgil, and his friend Doc Holliday faced off against five outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona — culminating in the shootout at the O.K. Corral.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 17, 2024

The True Story Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral, The Most Infamous Shootout Of The Wild West

On October 26, 1881, lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Morgan and Virgil, and his friend Doc Holliday faced off against five outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona — culminating in the shootout at the O.K. Corral.

By Mark Oliver • November 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • November 17, 2024

A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • Nov 15, 2024

News

A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • November 15, 2024

The Oldest Existing Stone Carving Of The Ten Commandments Is Set To Go To Auction

The 1,500-year-old artifact was found in 1913 in Israel, but it took decades for scholars to realize its significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2024

News

The Oldest Existing Stone Carving Of The Ten Commandments Is Set To Go To Auction

The 1,500-year-old artifact was found in 1913 in Israel, but it took decades for scholars to realize its significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2024

Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon

He became one of the most decorated pigeons of World War I.

By Katie Serena • Nov 15, 2024

Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon

He became one of the most decorated pigeons of World War I.

By Katie Serena • November 15, 2024

The 3,900-Year-Old Tomb Of An Egyptian Priestess Was Just Found Hidden Behind A Stone Wall 45 Feet Underground

While exploring the tomb of the ancient regional governor Djefaihapi I in Asyut, archaeologists recently discovered the burial of his daughter Idi, a priestess of the goddess Hathor.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 14, 2024

News

The 3,900-Year-Old Tomb Of An Egyptian Priestess Was Just Found Hidden Behind A Stone Wall 45 Feet Underground

While exploring the tomb of the ancient regional governor Djefaihapi I in Asyut, archaeologists recently discovered the burial of his daughter Idi, a priestess of the goddess Hathor.

By Amber Morgan • November 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • Nov 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • November 14, 2024

2,300-Year-Old Punic Tomb Uncovered Beneath A Hospital Parking Lot In Malta

While preparing for construction of a new hospital parking lot in Birkirkara, workers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved burial complex dating back to the Punic and early Roman eras that contains at least 14 burials.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 13, 2024

News

2,300-Year-Old Punic Tomb Uncovered Beneath A Hospital Parking Lot In Malta

While preparing for construction of a new hospital parking lot in Birkirkara, workers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved burial complex dating back to the Punic and early Roman eras that contains at least 14 burials.

By Austin Harvey • November 13, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 12, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey • November 12, 2024