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The Remarkable Life Of Nancy Hart, The Patriot Heroine Who Fought Against Loyalists During The American Revolution

Nancy Hart was a mother of eight who allegedly disguised herself as a man, spied on Tory camps, and shot multiple Loyalist soldiers from her cabin in the backcountry of northern Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 3, 2026

The Remarkable Life Of Nancy Hart, The Patriot Heroine Who Fought Against Loyalists During The American Revolution

Nancy Hart was a mother of eight who allegedly disguised herself as a man, spied on Tory camps, and shot multiple Loyalist soldiers from her cabin in the backcountry of northern Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 3, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski • Jan 2, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski • January 2, 2026

The Shocking Stories Of 11 Historical Events That Devolved Into Drunken Mayhem

Alcohol and the drunken antics it inspired may have changed the outcome of several major events in history, from the celebration of King Henry VIII's alliance with France to the diplomatic meetings that followed the Napoleonic Wars.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

The Shocking Stories Of 11 Historical Events That Devolved Into Drunken Mayhem

Alcohol and the drunken antics it inspired may have changed the outcome of several major events in history, from the celebration of King Henry VIII's alliance with France to the diplomatic meetings that followed the Napoleonic Wars.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

‘I Thought She Would Live Forever’: Inside The Death Of Legendary Actress Betty White

Less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, Betty White died from a stroke at her Los Angeles home on December 31, 2021.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

‘I Thought She Would Live Forever’: Inside The Death Of Legendary Actress Betty White

Less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, Betty White died from a stroke at her Los Angeles home on December 31, 2021.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

44 Historic New Year’s Eve Photos In Color, From The Times Square Ball Drop To Surfing Celebrations

From champagne showers and cigarette smoke to party horns and passionate kisses, these colorized photos prove New Year's Eve parties from the past were just as exciting as those of today.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

44 Historic New Year’s Eve Photos In Color, From The Times Square Ball Drop To Surfing Celebrations

From champagne showers and cigarette smoke to party horns and passionate kisses, these colorized photos prove New Year's Eve parties from the past were just as exciting as those of today.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

The Great Brink’s Robbery Of 1950 Was The ‘Perfect Crime’ — Until It Wasn’t

A gang of thieves stole over $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and securities from a Brink's building in Boston on January 17, 1950. But even though the culprits thought they were in the clear, they were caught six years later.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 30, 2025

The Great Brink’s Robbery Of 1950 Was The ‘Perfect Crime’ — Until It Wasn’t

A gang of thieves stole over $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and securities from a Brink's building in Boston on January 17, 1950. But even though the culprits thought they were in the clear, they were caught six years later.

By Rivy Lyon • December 30, 2025

Balbir Singh Sodhi, The Sikh Indian Who Was Killed After 9/11 By A Man Who Thought He Was Arab

On September 15, 2001, Balbir Singh Sodhi was planting flowers outside of his Arizona gas station to honor the victims of 9/11 when he was fatally shot from behind by Frank Roque because he was wearing a turban.

By Andrew Milne • Dec 29, 2025

Balbir Singh Sodhi, The Sikh Indian Who Was Killed After 9/11 By A Man Who Thought He Was Arab

On September 15, 2001, Balbir Singh Sodhi was planting flowers outside of his Arizona gas station to honor the victims of 9/11 when he was fatally shot from behind by Frank Roque because he was wearing a turban.

By Andrew Milne • December 29, 2025

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • Dec 28, 2025

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • December 28, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Brendon Grimshaw, The Englishman Who Bought A Neglected Island In The Seychelles — And Transformed It Into A Thriving Paradise

Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the 1960s, then spent his life restoring its ecosystem and protecting it from development.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 28, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Brendon Grimshaw, The Englishman Who Bought A Neglected Island In The Seychelles — And Transformed It Into A Thriving Paradise

Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the 1960s, then spent his life restoring its ecosystem and protecting it from development.

By Ainsley Brown • December 28, 2025