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The Chilling Mystery Of The Mary Celeste, The Ghost Ship Found Empty In The Atlantic In 1872

The Mary Celeste was discovered abandoned near the Azores Islands on December 5, 1872 — and to this day, experts are unsure about what happened to its crew.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2022

The Chilling Mystery Of The Mary Celeste, The Ghost Ship Found Empty In The Atlantic In 1872

The Mary Celeste was discovered abandoned near the Azores Islands on December 5, 1872 — and to this day, experts are unsure about what happened to its crew.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 8, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • October 8, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • October 7, 2022

21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 6, 2022

21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • October 6, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of Flaying, The Centuries-Old Practice Of Skinning People Alive

Likely starting with the ancient Assyrians of Mesopotamia, flaying has long been one of the most excruciating forms of torture the world has ever seen.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

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An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 5, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 5, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 5, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • October 5, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • Oct 5, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • October 5, 2022