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Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • October 15, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • Oct 14, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • October 14, 2023

A Serial Killer, The Bubonic Plague, And Human Sacrifice: The Chilling Backstories Behind Seven Nursery Rhymes

On the surface, these popular nursery rhymes may seem lighthearted, but their origin stories might be far darker than you ever imagined.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 13, 2023

A Serial Killer, The Bubonic Plague, And Human Sacrifice: The Chilling Backstories Behind Seven Nursery Rhymes

On the surface, these popular nursery rhymes may seem lighthearted, but their origin stories might be far darker than you ever imagined.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 13, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • October 13, 2023

A 1981 DeLorean Was Found In A Wisconsin Barn With Less Than 1,000 Miles On It

The DeLorean still had all of its original parts and was in near-pristine condition — other than a mouse living inside.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2023

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A 1981 DeLorean Was Found In A Wisconsin Barn With Less Than 1,000 Miles On It

The DeLorean still had all of its original parts and was in near-pristine condition — other than a mouse living inside.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2023

Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Decipher 2,000-Year-Old Scrolls Charred By Mount Vesuvius

Using artificial intelligence to read the Vesuvius scrolls could have profound implications for our understanding of the ancient world, as many texts from antiquity have been lost through the ages.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 13, 2023

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Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Decipher 2,000-Year-Old Scrolls Charred By Mount Vesuvius

Using artificial intelligence to read the Vesuvius scrolls could have profound implications for our understanding of the ancient world, as many texts from antiquity have been lost through the ages.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 13, 2023

Filmmakers Find Ship That Vanished With Entire Crew In 1895 At The Bottom Of Lake Huron

After it was caught in a powerful snowstorm in 1895, the Africa and its crew of 11 vanished, never to be seen again — until now.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 13, 2023

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Filmmakers Find Ship That Vanished With Entire Crew In 1895 At The Bottom Of Lake Huron

After it was caught in a powerful snowstorm in 1895, the Africa and its crew of 11 vanished, never to be seen again — until now.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 13, 2023

The Sickening Crimes Of Marc Dutroux, The Child-Killing ‘Monster’ Of Belgium

Marc Dutroux, who held six girls prisoner in his basement dungeon between 1995 and 1996, was only arrested after multiple tips and even a visit from the police, where they ignored the cries of his victims below.

By Maggie Donahue • Oct 12, 2023

The Sickening Crimes Of Marc Dutroux, The Child-Killing ‘Monster’ Of Belgium

Marc Dutroux, who held six girls prisoner in his basement dungeon between 1995 and 1996, was only arrested after multiple tips and even a visit from the police, where they ignored the cries of his victims below.

By Maggie Donahue • October 12, 2023

Minnesota Teacher Grows 2,749-Pound Pumpkin, Squashing The Competition And Setting A World Record

Travis Gienger's pumpkin, nicknamed "Michael Jordan," broke the world record of just over 2,700 pounds set in Italy two years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 12, 2023

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Minnesota Teacher Grows 2,749-Pound Pumpkin, Squashing The Competition And Setting A World Record

Travis Gienger's pumpkin, nicknamed "Michael Jordan," broke the world record of just over 2,700 pounds set in Italy two years ago.

By Austin Harvey • October 12, 2023

The Harrowing Tale Of The SS Dumaru, The Wrecked Ship Whose Survivors Resorted To Cannibalism

When the SS Dumaru was struck by lightning and sank near Guam in 1918, its crew was left adrift in a lifeboat for three weeks — and when food ran out, they turned to cannibalism.

By Maggie Donahue • Oct 11, 2023

The Harrowing Tale Of The SS Dumaru, The Wrecked Ship Whose Survivors Resorted To Cannibalism

When the SS Dumaru was struck by lightning and sank near Guam in 1918, its crew was left adrift in a lifeboat for three weeks — and when food ran out, they turned to cannibalism.

By Maggie Donahue • October 11, 2023