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The Ruthless Career Of Calico Jack Rackham, One Of History’s Most Infamous Pirates

Captain John "Calico Jack" Rackham was known for wearing colorful calico clothing, his marriage to ferocious fellow pirate Anne Bonny, and his absolute mercilessness on the high seas.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 2, 2024

The Ruthless Career Of Calico Jack Rackham, One Of History’s Most Infamous Pirates

Captain John "Calico Jack" Rackham was known for wearing colorful calico clothing, his marriage to ferocious fellow pirate Anne Bonny, and his absolute mercilessness on the high seas.

By Erin Kelly • March 2, 2024

Inside The Tragic Death Of Dustin Diamond Just Three Weeks After His Cancer Diagnosis

Best known as Screech on Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond died from lung cancer in February 2021 at the age of 44 — even though he never smoked.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 2, 2024

Inside The Tragic Death Of Dustin Diamond Just Three Weeks After His Cancer Diagnosis

Best known as Screech on Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond died from lung cancer in February 2021 at the age of 44 — even though he never smoked.

By Erin Kelly • March 2, 2024

How 17-Year-Old Rachel Scott’s Death At Columbine Made Her A National Martyr

Eric Harris allegedly shot Columbine victim Rachel Scott because she said yes when he asked her if she believed in God — but the evidence doesn't support this claim.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 2, 2024

How 17-Year-Old Rachel Scott’s Death At Columbine Made Her A National Martyr

Eric Harris allegedly shot Columbine victim Rachel Scott because she said yes when he asked her if she believed in God — but the evidence doesn't support this claim.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 2, 2024

This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 1, 2024

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This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • March 1, 2024

How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 1, 2024

How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 1, 2024

How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine’s Biggest Myths

Cassie Bernall was supposedly killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but she had actually been mistaken for fellow student Valeen Schnurr.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 1, 2024

How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine’s Biggest Myths

Cassie Bernall was supposedly killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but she had actually been mistaken for fellow student Valeen Schnurr.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 1, 2024

2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 29, 2024

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2,100-Year-Old Bronze Hand Found In Spain Is Inscribed With A Mysterious Ancient Language

Researchers say the bronze hand features the earliest written example of Vasconic, a mysterious ancient European language group that may be related to modern Basque.

By Amber Morgan • February 29, 2024

Hisashi Ouchi Suffered History’s Worst Radiation Burns — Then Doctors Kept Him Alive For 83 Excruciating Days Against His Will

After a fateful accident at Japan’s Tokaimura nuclear power plant in 1999, Hisashi Ouchi lost most of his skin and began crying blood before his agony finally ended.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 29, 2024

Hisashi Ouchi Suffered History’s Worst Radiation Burns — Then Doctors Kept Him Alive For 83 Excruciating Days Against His Will

After a fateful accident at Japan’s Tokaimura nuclear power plant in 1999, Hisashi Ouchi lost most of his skin and began crying blood before his agony finally ended.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 29, 2024

The Full Story Of Thomas Hagan And The Assassination Of Malcolm X

A former Nation of Islam member, Thomas Hagan was the only man who admitted to killing Malcolm X in 1965 — but he had several accomplices.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2024

The Full Story Of Thomas Hagan And The Assassination Of Malcolm X

A former Nation of Islam member, Thomas Hagan was the only man who admitted to killing Malcolm X in 1965 — but he had several accomplices.

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover A Chilling Arrangement Of Pre-Hispanic Human Remains In Mexico

Researchers believe the human remains buried at Pozo de Ibarra, Mexico, may have been offered up as sacrifices to celebrate the founding of a new settlement.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover A Chilling Arrangement Of Pre-Hispanic Human Remains In Mexico

Researchers believe the human remains buried at Pozo de Ibarra, Mexico, may have been offered up as sacrifices to celebrate the founding of a new settlement.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2024