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The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 17, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga March 17, 2022

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These 8,000-Year-Old Human Remains Found In Portugal Are The Oldest Mummies Ever Discovered

Archaeologists found evidence that the remains from Portugal's Sado Valley were mummified before burial, making them the oldest mummies in the world by about 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 17, 2022

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These 8,000-Year-Old Human Remains Found In Portugal Are The Oldest Mummies Ever Discovered

Archaeologists found evidence that the remains from Portugal's Sado Valley were mummified before burial, making them the oldest mummies in the world by about 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga March 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff March 17, 2022

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

As the son of America's most infamous cult leader, growing up wasn't easy. Fortunately, Valentine Michael Manson became his own man and assumed a new identity as Michael Brunner.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 17, 2022

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

As the son of America's most infamous cult leader, growing up wasn't easy. Fortunately, Valentine Michael Manson became his own man and assumed a new identity as Michael Brunner.

By Marco Margaritoff March 17, 2022

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When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 16, 2022

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga March 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn Mar 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn March 16, 2022

A Wooden Bird That Sold At Auction For $100 Actually Belonged To Anne Boleyn — And Is Worth Much More

Anne Boleyn adopted the white falcon as her heraldic emblem and had it prominently displayed until her execution in 1536.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 16, 2022

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The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

These 8,000-Year-Old Human Remains Found In Portugal Are The Oldest Mummies Ever Discovered

These 8,000-Year-Old Human Remains Found In Portugal Are The Oldest Mummies Ever Discovered

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

A Wooden Bird That Sold At Auction For $100 Actually Belonged To Anne Boleyn — And Is Worth Much More

A Wooden Bird That Sold At Auction For $100 Actually Belonged To Anne Boleyn — And Is Worth Much More

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

The Mysterious Case Of Phoebe Handsjuk, The 24-Year-Old Found Dead At The Bottom Of A Trash Chute

The Mysterious Case Of Phoebe Handsjuk, The 24-Year-Old Found Dead At The Bottom Of A Trash Chute