History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The Real-Life Goodfellas: Meet The Mobsters Behind The Movie

The iconic movie Goodfellas chronicles the lives of real gangsters like Henry Hill, Billy Batts, Tommy DeSimone, and Jimmy Burke — but it only tells part of the story.

By Jaclyn Anglis Mar 9, 2024

The Real-Life Goodfellas: Meet The Mobsters Behind The Movie

The iconic movie Goodfellas chronicles the lives of real gangsters like Henry Hill, Billy Batts, Tommy DeSimone, and Jimmy Burke — but it only tells part of the story.

By Jaclyn Anglis March 9, 2024

Inside Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Inspiring Life And Tragic Death

Also known as Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole captivated people across the globe with his rendition of "Over The Rainbow" before dying in June 1997.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 9, 2024

Inside Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Inspiring Life And Tragic Death

Also known as Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole captivated people across the globe with his rendition of "Over The Rainbow" before dying in June 1997.

By Marco Margaritoff March 9, 2024

Shipwreck, Mutiny, And Cannibalism: Inside The Harrowing True Story Of The HMS Wager

The British warship HMS Wager was supposed to "annoy and distress the Spaniards" in the South Seas. Instead, the crew became stranded on an uninhabited island — and descended into chaos.

By Morgan Dunn Mar 9, 2024

Shipwreck, Mutiny, And Cannibalism: Inside The Harrowing True Story Of The HMS Wager

The British warship HMS Wager was supposed to "annoy and distress the Spaniards" in the South Seas. Instead, the crew became stranded on an uninhabited island — and descended into chaos.

By Morgan Dunn March 9, 2024

Meet The Megatherium, The 13-Foot Sloth That Ruled The Prehistoric Amazon

The Megatherium roamed South America for 5.3 million years before it went extinct — though some Indigenous people claim to have seen a similar creature in the Amazon to this day.

By Katie Serena Mar 9, 2024

Meet The Megatherium, The 13-Foot Sloth That Ruled The Prehistoric Amazon

The Megatherium roamed South America for 5.3 million years before it went extinct — though some Indigenous people claim to have seen a similar creature in the Amazon to this day.

By Katie Serena March 9, 2024

Simo Häyhä: The ‘White Death’ Sniper Of World War 2 Finland

In less than 100 days, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed at least 500 enemy troops during the Winter War — earning him the nickname the "White Death."

By Katie Serena Mar 9, 2024

Simo Häyhä: The ‘White Death’ Sniper Of World War 2 Finland

In less than 100 days, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed at least 500 enemy troops during the Winter War — earning him the nickname the "White Death."

By Katie Serena March 9, 2024

Inside The Hunt For The Victorio Peak Treasure, The Hoard Of Gold Said To Be Hiding In The Deserts Of New Mexico

The twisting tale of the Victorio Peak treasure has everything — a mysterious mineshaft, stacks of gold bars, murder, and a top-secret military base. But was the treasure even real?

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 8, 2024

Inside The Hunt For The Victorio Peak Treasure, The Hoard Of Gold Said To Be Hiding In The Deserts Of New Mexico

The twisting tale of the Victorio Peak treasure has everything — a mysterious mineshaft, stacks of gold bars, murder, and a top-secret military base. But was the treasure even real?

By Genevieve Carlton March 8, 2024

This Week In History News, Mar. 3 – 9

Sweater from 1807 found inside a sealed parcel in the UK, 8,600-year-old bread discovered in Turkey, medieval badge depicting a basilisk unearthed in Poland.

By All That's Interesting Mar 8, 2024

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This Week In History News, Mar. 3 – 9

Sweater from 1807 found inside a sealed parcel in the UK, 8,600-year-old bread discovered in Turkey, medieval badge depicting a basilisk unearthed in Poland.

By All That's Interesting March 8, 2024