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Inside The Horrifying History Of Japanese War Crimes During World War II

Experts believe that at least 25 million people died in the Pacific Theater during World War II, with some of the grisliest deaths befalling Chinese civilians who were systematically tortured by the Imperial Japanese Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 12, 2023

Inside The Horrifying History Of Japanese War Crimes During World War II

Experts believe that at least 25 million people died in the Pacific Theater during World War II, with some of the grisliest deaths befalling Chinese civilians who were systematically tortured by the Imperial Japanese Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 12, 2023

Go Inside The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster Through These 23 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos

From 1985 until the mid-2000s, Blockbuster was the place to be on a Friday night — but the age of mail-order DVDs and streaming services quickly forced the company to declare bankruptcy and close almost all of its stores by 2014.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 11, 2023

Go Inside The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster Through These 23 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos

From 1985 until the mid-2000s, Blockbuster was the place to be on a Friday night — but the age of mail-order DVDs and streaming services quickly forced the company to declare bankruptcy and close almost all of its stores by 2014.

By Austin Harvey • April 11, 2023

Joe Bonanno Spent 35 Years As The Boss Of One Of New York’s Biggest Crime Families — Then Wrote A Tell-All Book About It

After becoming a Mafia boss at the age of just 26, Joseph Bonanno spent decades as the head of a crime family before retiring in 1968 and eventually exposing some of the mob's biggest secrets.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 11, 2023

Joe Bonanno Spent 35 Years As The Boss Of One Of New York’s Biggest Crime Families — Then Wrote A Tell-All Book About It

After becoming a Mafia boss at the age of just 26, Joseph Bonanno spent decades as the head of a crime family before retiring in 1968 and eventually exposing some of the mob's biggest secrets.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 11, 2023

44 Vintage Photos Of The Real-Life Newsboys Who Peddled Papers On The Streets Of America And Inspired ‘Newsies’

Beginning in the 1840s, young boys called "newsies" sold newspapers in major cities across the U.S. in order to make a living or support their struggling families — and as these photos show, the job wasn't always easy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 10, 2023

44 Vintage Photos Of The Real-Life Newsboys Who Peddled Papers On The Streets Of America And Inspired ‘Newsies’

Beginning in the 1840s, young boys called "newsies" sold newspapers in major cities across the U.S. in order to make a living or support their struggling families — and as these photos show, the job wasn't always easy.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 10, 2023

In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know What Happened To Them

An Oregon family of five vanished days before Christmas. Was it an accident or murder?

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 10, 2023

In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know What Happened To Them

An Oregon family of five vanished days before Christmas. Was it an accident or murder?

By Genevieve Carlton • April 10, 2023

Inside The Majestic Rise And Devastating Fall Of The Colossus Of Rhodes

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes stood for just 54 years until it was destroyed — and its true location remains a mystery.

By Katie Serena • Apr 10, 2023

Inside The Majestic Rise And Devastating Fall Of The Colossus Of Rhodes

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes stood for just 54 years until it was destroyed — and its true location remains a mystery.

By Katie Serena • April 10, 2023

Vladimir Lenin’s Body And The Secrets Of Its Astonishing Preservation

The embalmed body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin has been preserved inside a glass case at his mausoleum in Moscow since his death in 1924.

By Katie Serena • Apr 10, 2023

Vladimir Lenin’s Body And The Secrets Of Its Astonishing Preservation

The embalmed body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin has been preserved inside a glass case at his mausoleum in Moscow since his death in 1924.

By Katie Serena • April 10, 2023

How Catherine Parr Survived Her Marriage To King Henry VIII

Catherine Parr was the last of King Henry VIII's six wives and the only one to neither be cast aside nor killed by the volatile English monarch.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2023

How Catherine Parr Survived Her Marriage To King Henry VIII

Catherine Parr was the last of King Henry VIII's six wives and the only one to neither be cast aside nor killed by the volatile English monarch.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2023

Inside The Brutal Legacy Of Vlad The Impaler, The Real-Life Inspiration For Dracula

Vlad III, also called Vlad the Impaler, was a prince of Wallachia infamous for his brutality in battle and the gruesome punishments he inflicted on his enemies.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 9, 2023

Inside The Brutal Legacy Of Vlad The Impaler, The Real-Life Inspiration For Dracula

Vlad III, also called Vlad the Impaler, was a prince of Wallachia infamous for his brutality in battle and the gruesome punishments he inflicted on his enemies.

By Natasha Ishak • April 9, 2023

The War Of Jenkins’ Ear: How A Severed Ear Incited A Years-Long Conflict Between Britain And Spain

In 1731, Spanish coast guards allegedly cut off the ear of British Captain Robert Jenkins, sparking enough outrage for Britain to go to war with Spain years later.

By Kendrick Foster • Apr 9, 2023

The War Of Jenkins’ Ear: How A Severed Ear Incited A Years-Long Conflict Between Britain And Spain

In 1731, Spanish coast guards allegedly cut off the ear of British Captain Robert Jenkins, sparking enough outrage for Britain to go to war with Spain years later.

By Kendrick Foster • April 9, 2023