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The Remarkable Story Of Clementine Churchill, The Formidable Wife Of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Winston and Clementine Churchill were married for 56 years, during which she supported her powerful husband through countless personal and political challenges.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 1, 2026

The Remarkable Story Of Clementine Churchill, The Formidable Wife Of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Winston and Clementine Churchill were married for 56 years, during which she supported her powerful husband through countless personal and political challenges.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 1, 2026

Why Gustavo Gaviria May Have Been The Real Brains Behind The Medellín Cartel

Pablo Escobar's cousin and right-hand man, Gustavo Gaviria wielded untold power behind the scenes while helping to run the Medellín Cartel, until he was killed by Colombian police in 1990.

By Daniel Rennie • May 1, 2026

Why Gustavo Gaviria May Have Been The Real Brains Behind The Medellín Cartel

Pablo Escobar's cousin and right-hand man, Gustavo Gaviria wielded untold power behind the scenes while helping to run the Medellín Cartel, until he was killed by Colombian police in 1990.

By Daniel Rennie • May 1, 2026

Would You Live In The Only ‘Legally Haunted House’ In The U.S.? Here’s How Much It Costs

There was a curious court case in 1991 in which it was legally determined that a house in Nyack, New York was haunted. Homeowner Helen Ackley had boasted about the house being haunted — until it came time to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

Would You Live In The Only ‘Legally Haunted House’ In The U.S.? Here’s How Much It Costs

There was a curious court case in 1991 in which it was legally determined that a house in Nyack, New York was haunted. Homeowner Helen Ackley had boasted about the house being haunted — until it came time to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

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Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Iron Maiden remains one of the most notorious torture contraptions of all time, but contrary to popular belief, it was never actually used in the Middle Ages at all.

By Austin Harvey • May 1, 2026

The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Iron Maiden remains one of the most notorious torture contraptions of all time, but contrary to popular belief, it was never actually used in the Middle Ages at all.

By Austin Harvey • May 1, 2026

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • May 1, 2026

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • May 1, 2026

Travis Walton, The Logger Whose Alleged Alien Abduction Inspired ‘Fire In The Sky’

Travis Walton was allegedly abducted by aliens in November 1975, while he was working as a logger in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 30, 2026

Travis Walton, The Logger Whose Alleged Alien Abduction Inspired ‘Fire In The Sky’

Travis Walton was allegedly abducted by aliens in November 1975, while he was working as a logger in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 30, 2026

The Incredible Story Of Paul Rusesabagina, The Heroic Figure At The Center Of ‘Hotel Rwanda’

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Paul Rusesabagina sheltered hundreds of refugees at the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, and is credited with ultimately saving more than 1,200 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 30, 2026

The Incredible Story Of Paul Rusesabagina, The Heroic Figure At The Center Of ‘Hotel Rwanda’

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Paul Rusesabagina sheltered hundreds of refugees at the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, and is credited with ultimately saving more than 1,200 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 30, 2026

‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 30, 2026

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‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • April 30, 2026

Diane Schuler Drove A Van Full Of Kids Into A Head-On Accident. Why Did She Do It?

On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler sped the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashed into another car, killing eight people.

By Katie Serena • Apr 30, 2026

Diane Schuler Drove A Van Full Of Kids Into A Head-On Accident. Why Did She Do It?

On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler sped the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashed into another car, killing eight people.

By Katie Serena • April 30, 2026

37 Anti-Suffrage Postcards That Show America’s Absurd Fear Of Giving Women The Right To Vote

At the same time that the women's suffrage movement found renewed energy, the postcard became a powerful political tool that both suffragists and anti-suffragists alike exploited.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 30, 2026

37 Anti-Suffrage Postcards That Show America’s Absurd Fear Of Giving Women The Right To Vote

At the same time that the women's suffrage movement found renewed energy, the postcard became a powerful political tool that both suffragists and anti-suffragists alike exploited.

By Savannah Cox • April 30, 2026

Johnny Gosch Vanished In 1982 — Then The Chilling Sightings Of Him Began

In September 1982, 12-year-old Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines. Fifteen years later, his mother claims he visited her one night and told her he was the victim of a pedophile ring.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 30, 2026

Johnny Gosch Vanished In 1982 — Then The Chilling Sightings Of Him Began

In September 1982, 12-year-old Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines. Fifteen years later, his mother claims he visited her one night and told her he was the victim of a pedophile ring.

By Gina Dimuro • April 30, 2026