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Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 10, 2026

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Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • July 10, 2026

Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 9, 2026

Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 9, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sublime Frontman Bradley Nowell

After struggling with a heroin addiction for years, Bradley Nowell died in May 1996 from a heroin overdose shortly after Sublime's final concert.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 9, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sublime Frontman Bradley Nowell

After struggling with a heroin addiction for years, Bradley Nowell died in May 1996 from a heroin overdose shortly after Sublime's final concert.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 9, 2026

‘Nearly Erased From History’: This Famous Sculpture Of Cleopatra Disappeared For Over 100 Years. It Was Being Used As The Gravestone Of A Horse

Edmonia Lewis' 1876 sculpture The Death of Cleopatra received critical acclaim, but the work of art — and the artist herself — were then forgotten for over a century.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 9, 2026

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‘Nearly Erased From History’: This Famous Sculpture Of Cleopatra Disappeared For Over 100 Years. It Was Being Used As The Gravestone Of A Horse

Edmonia Lewis' 1876 sculpture The Death of Cleopatra received critical acclaim, but the work of art — and the artist herself — were then forgotten for over a century.

By Braden Bjella • July 9, 2026

When The Seven Dwarfs Of Auschwitz Met The Nazis’ Most Monstrous Doctor

The 12 members of the Ovitz family were imprisoned at Auschwitz in 1944, where they were experimented on by Josef Mengele.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 9, 2026

When The Seven Dwarfs Of Auschwitz Met The Nazis’ Most Monstrous Doctor

The 12 members of the Ovitz family were imprisoned at Auschwitz in 1944, where they were experimented on by Josef Mengele.

By Erin Kelly • July 9, 2026

Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 8, 2026

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Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • July 8, 2026

‘I Have This Sleep Schedule Now And It’s The Best’: Woman Says Our Ancestors Didn’t Used To Sleep Through The Night. Then She Explains Why

Historians have found references to "first sleep" and "second sleep" in historical documents as well as evidence that activities like chores and socialization took place in the middle of the night between these two blocks.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 8, 2026

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‘I Have This Sleep Schedule Now And It’s The Best’: Woman Says Our Ancestors Didn’t Used To Sleep Through The Night. Then She Explains Why

Historians have found references to "first sleep" and "second sleep" in historical documents as well as evidence that activities like chores and socialization took place in the middle of the night between these two blocks.

By Braden Bjella • July 8, 2026

Inside The Battle Of Berlin And Its Catastrophic Death Toll

The Battle of Berlin in April and May 1945 resulted in the deaths of 125,000 civilians, the suicide of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of Nazi Germany.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 7, 2026

Inside The Battle Of Berlin And Its Catastrophic Death Toll

The Battle of Berlin in April and May 1945 resulted in the deaths of 125,000 civilians, the suicide of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of Nazi Germany.

By Ella Spitz • July 7, 2026

Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 7, 2026

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • July 7, 2026

Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 6, 2026

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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • July 6, 2026

The Story Of Karl Wallenda, From His Daring Stunts To His Tragic Death

A founding member of the high-wire act "The Flying Wallendas," Karl Wallenda dazzled audiences with daring tightrope performances before taking a fatal fall in 1978.

By Katie Serena • Jul 5, 2026

The Story Of Karl Wallenda, From His Daring Stunts To His Tragic Death

A founding member of the high-wire act "The Flying Wallendas," Karl Wallenda dazzled audiences with daring tightrope performances before taking a fatal fall in 1978.

By Katie Serena • July 5, 2026

The Dachau Reprisals: When U.S. Troops Took Revenge On Concentration Camp Guards

American troops were shocked by the death and suffering they found at Dachau while liberating the camp in April 1945 — and they responded by massacring dozens of SS guards.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 5, 2026

The Dachau Reprisals: When U.S. Troops Took Revenge On Concentration Camp Guards

American troops were shocked by the death and suffering they found at Dachau while liberating the camp in April 1945 — and they responded by massacring dozens of SS guards.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 5, 2026