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The Ostend Manifesto, America’s Attempt To Seize Cuba From Spain In 1854

In the years leading up to the Civil War, U.S. diplomats James Buchanan, John Y. Mason, and Pierre Soulé drafted a plot to wrest Cuba from Spain — in order to protect American slavery.

By Kendrick Foster • Apr 26, 2023

The Ostend Manifesto, America’s Attempt To Seize Cuba From Spain In 1854

In the years leading up to the Civil War, U.S. diplomats James Buchanan, John Y. Mason, and Pierre Soulé drafted a plot to wrest Cuba from Spain — in order to protect American slavery.

By Kendrick Foster • April 26, 2023

1,800-Year-Old Ritual Mask Discovered During Monorail Construction In Japan

The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 26, 2023

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1,800-Year-Old Ritual Mask Discovered During Monorail Construction In Japan

The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 26, 2023

‘The Suspect You Just Can’t Quit’: Why Some Believe That Arthur Leigh Allen Was The Zodiac Killer

A convicted child molester from Vallejo, California, Arthur Leigh Allen was the only Zodiac Killer suspect ever named by police — but was he really the murderer?

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 25, 2023

‘The Suspect You Just Can’t Quit’: Why Some Believe That Arthur Leigh Allen Was The Zodiac Killer

A convicted child molester from Vallejo, California, Arthur Leigh Allen was the only Zodiac Killer suspect ever named by police — but was he really the murderer?

By Kaleena Fraga • April 25, 2023

Inside The Bewildering Case Of The Yuba County Five And Their Unsolved Disappearance

In February 1978, five disabled young men vanished in a California forest on their way home from a basketball game, and though four of their bodies were found months later, the case continues to baffle investigators to this day.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2023

Inside The Bewildering Case Of The Yuba County Five And Their Unsolved Disappearance

In February 1978, five disabled young men vanished in a California forest on their way home from a basketball game, and though four of their bodies were found months later, the case continues to baffle investigators to this day.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2023

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • Apr 25, 2023

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • April 25, 2023

32 Famous Photos Of Rita Hayworth — And The Surprisingly Sad Story Behind The 1940s Sex Symbol

One of the most iconic stars of Old Hollywood, Rita Hayworth was seen as the ultimate femme fatale, but she had a tragic backstory.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 24, 2023

32 Famous Photos Of Rita Hayworth — And The Surprisingly Sad Story Behind The 1940s Sex Symbol

One of the most iconic stars of Old Hollywood, Rita Hayworth was seen as the ultimate femme fatale, but she had a tragic backstory.

By Erin Kelly • April 24, 2023

Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Necropolis Under A Busy Train Station In Paris

Archaeologists say the necropolis is filled with skeletons and artifacts from the ancient Parisii people of Lutetia, the city that eventually became Paris.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 24, 2023

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Necropolis Under A Busy Train Station In Paris

Archaeologists say the necropolis is filled with skeletons and artifacts from the ancient Parisii people of Lutetia, the city that eventually became Paris.

By Amber Morgan • April 24, 2023

Meet George Jung, The Notorious Cocaine Smuggler Who Inspired The Movie ‘Blow’

After serving prison time for smuggling marijuana, "Boston George" Jung graduated to cocaine and helped make Pablo Escobar the wealthiest drug lord in the world.

By Katie Serena • Apr 23, 2023

Meet George Jung, The Notorious Cocaine Smuggler Who Inspired The Movie ‘Blow’

After serving prison time for smuggling marijuana, "Boston George" Jung graduated to cocaine and helped make Pablo Escobar the wealthiest drug lord in the world.

By Katie Serena • April 23, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster, The West Virginia Cryptid That Sparked An Air Force Inquiry

After seven Braxton County, West Virginia residents reported seeing the Flatwoods Monster while investigating what looked like a UFO crash, local authorities scoured the scene — but they found nothing and reportedly "laughed off the reports as hysteria."

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 23, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster, The West Virginia Cryptid That Sparked An Air Force Inquiry

After seven Braxton County, West Virginia residents reported seeing the Flatwoods Monster while investigating what looked like a UFO crash, local authorities scoured the scene — but they found nothing and reportedly "laughed off the reports as hysteria."

By Gina Dimuro • April 23, 2023

Erik The Red, The Hot-Headed Viking Whose Murderous Temper Led To The Settlement Of Greenland

Erik the Red is perhaps best known as the father of Viking explorer Leif Erikson, but he also established the first known European settlement in North America — and it was all because of his violent temper.

By William DeLong • Apr 23, 2023

Erik The Red, The Hot-Headed Viking Whose Murderous Temper Led To The Settlement Of Greenland

Erik the Red is perhaps best known as the father of Viking explorer Leif Erikson, but he also established the first known European settlement in North America — and it was all because of his violent temper.

By William DeLong • April 23, 2023