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The Shocking Murder Of James Byrd Jr., The Black Man Who Was Dragged Behind A Truck By White Supremacists

The 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, spurred federal hate crime legislation, even as some people insisted that it was simply a drug deal gone wrong.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 28, 2026

The Shocking Murder Of James Byrd Jr., The Black Man Who Was Dragged Behind A Truck By White Supremacists

The 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, spurred federal hate crime legislation, even as some people insisted that it was simply a drug deal gone wrong.

By Rivy Lyon • June 28, 2026

The Chilling Crimes Of Harvey Glatman, ‘The Glamour Girl Slayer’ Who Took Photos Of His Victims

In late 1950s Los Angeles, serial killer Harvey Glatman raped and murdered three aspiring models — but not before taking disturbing photos of them first.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 27, 2026

The Chilling Crimes Of Harvey Glatman, ‘The Glamour Girl Slayer’ Who Took Photos Of His Victims

In late 1950s Los Angeles, serial killer Harvey Glatman raped and murdered three aspiring models — but not before taking disturbing photos of them first.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 27, 2026

The Heroic Story Of The Memphis Belle, The First American Bomber To Return Home After 25 Successful Missions

The crew of the Memphis Belle were treated like celebrities when they arrived back in the United States in 1943, and their story boosted public morale during a time when one in five air crewmen never returned home.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 27, 2026

The Heroic Story Of The Memphis Belle, The First American Bomber To Return Home After 25 Successful Missions

The crew of the Memphis Belle were treated like celebrities when they arrived back in the United States in 1943, and their story boosted public morale during a time when one in five air crewmen never returned home.

By Ella Spitz • June 27, 2026

The Puzzling History Of The Nuraghes, The Ancient Stone Towers That Have Become Symbols Of Sardinia

Built by the Nuragic civilization nearly 4,000 years ago, the nuraghe towers of Sardinia may have been used as military fortresses, community centers, or even private residences during the Bronze Age.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 26, 2026

The Puzzling History Of The Nuraghes, The Ancient Stone Towers That Have Become Symbols Of Sardinia

Built by the Nuragic civilization nearly 4,000 years ago, the nuraghe towers of Sardinia may have been used as military fortresses, community centers, or even private residences during the Bronze Age.

By Ella Spitz • June 26, 2026

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even demons.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 26, 2026

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even demons.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 26, 2026

‘I Can’t Believe It’: A Metal Detectorist In Northern Poland Just Found A 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword

This two-foot sword was found upright in the ground, suggesting it had been deliberately deposited there as part of a ceremony or ritual.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 26, 2026

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‘I Can’t Believe It’: A Metal Detectorist In Northern Poland Just Found A 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword

This two-foot sword was found upright in the ground, suggesting it had been deliberately deposited there as part of a ceremony or ritual.

By Ella Spitz • June 26, 2026

How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of The Child Star

Poltergeist actress Heather O'Rourke was just 12 years old in 1988, when she died from a bowel obstruction that her doctors had previously dismissed as Crohn's disease.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 26, 2026

How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of The Child Star

Poltergeist actress Heather O'Rourke was just 12 years old in 1988, when she died from a bowel obstruction that her doctors had previously dismissed as Crohn's disease.

By Austin Harvey • June 26, 2026

77 Rarely-Seen Photos From World War 2, The Deadliest War In History

From the front lines of blood-soaked battles to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, these photos illustrate the realities of life for millions of troops and civilians during World War II.

By John Kuroski • Jun 26, 2026

77 Rarely-Seen Photos From World War 2, The Deadliest War In History

From the front lines of blood-soaked battles to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, these photos illustrate the realities of life for millions of troops and civilians during World War II.

By John Kuroski • June 26, 2026

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

The meaning of Humpty Dumpty has remained mysterious for centuries, but there are some possible historical explanations for the nursery rhyme.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 26, 2026

What Is The Meaning Of Humpty Dumpty? Inside The Origins Of The Popular Nursery Rhyme, From Rude Slang Words To King Richard III

The meaning of Humpty Dumpty has remained mysterious for centuries, but there are some possible historical explanations for the nursery rhyme.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 26, 2026

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

The Heart of the Ocean necklace from the 1997 film was based on a real-life necklace owned by Titanic survivor Kate Phillips.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 25, 2026

The Tragic True Story Behind The ‘Heart Of The Ocean’ Necklace From Titanic

The Heart of the Ocean necklace from the 1997 film was based on a real-life necklace owned by Titanic survivor Kate Phillips.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 25, 2026

9 True Scary Stories That Are Almost Too Creepy To Believe

Whether it's ghosts, aliens, or cryptids, these creepy real-life stories represent the scariest tales from the annals of human history.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2026

9 True Scary Stories That Are Almost Too Creepy To Believe

Whether it's ghosts, aliens, or cryptids, these creepy real-life stories represent the scariest tales from the annals of human history.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2026

History’s First Known Cases Of The Bubonic Plague Were Just Found In 5,500-Year-Old Skeletons Unearthed In Siberia

While analyzing the skeletons of 46 prehistoric hunter-gatherers unearthed near Siberia's Lake Baikal, researchers found 18 cases of the plague.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 25, 2026

Science News

History’s First Known Cases Of The Bubonic Plague Were Just Found In 5,500-Year-Old Skeletons Unearthed In Siberia

While analyzing the skeletons of 46 prehistoric hunter-gatherers unearthed near Siberia's Lake Baikal, researchers found 18 cases of the plague.

By Ella Spitz • June 25, 2026