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The Incredible True Story Of Bessie Coleman, American History’s First Black Female Pilot

When no one in the United States would train her, Bessie Coleman enrolled in a prestigious flight school in France — and became a fearless stunt pilot known across the world.

By Kara Goldfarb • Dec 18, 2021

The Incredible True Story Of Bessie Coleman, American History’s First Black Female Pilot

When no one in the United States would train her, Bessie Coleman enrolled in a prestigious flight school in France — and became a fearless stunt pilot known across the world.

By Kara Goldfarb • December 18, 2021

11 Prolific Serial Killers Most People Have Never Heard Of

From the "Giggling Granny" to the "Toy Box Killer," these brutal murderers number among history's most disturbingly prolific serial killers.

By John Kuroski • Dec 18, 2021

11 Prolific Serial Killers Most People Have Never Heard Of

From the "Giggling Granny" to the "Toy Box Killer," these brutal murderers number among history's most disturbingly prolific serial killers.

By John Kuroski • December 18, 2021

This Week In History News, Dec. 12 – 18

Medieval cross with strange runes uncovered, woolly mammoth's extinction timeline upended, secrets of the largest flying dinosaur unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 17, 2021

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This Week In History News, Dec. 12 – 18

Medieval cross with strange runes uncovered, woolly mammoth's extinction timeline upended, secrets of the largest flying dinosaur unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • December 17, 2021

A Trove Of Paul Revere Family Artifacts Was Discovered Behind A Wall In A Massachusetts Attic

The artifacts included iron calipers, a wooden handle, a silk and leather sewing valet, a key, and letters and an account book belonging to Paul Revere’s grandchildren and daughter-in-law.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 17, 2021

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A Trove Of Paul Revere Family Artifacts Was Discovered Behind A Wall In A Massachusetts Attic

The artifacts included iron calipers, a wooden handle, a silk and leather sewing valet, a key, and letters and an account book belonging to Paul Revere’s grandchildren and daughter-in-law.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 17, 2021

A Scuba-Diving YouTuber Just Solved A 21-Year-Old Cold Case After Finding Human Remains In A Tennessee River

On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel and his friend Erin Foster drove to a party. They were never seen again until a cold case-obsessed YouTuber discovered their car in a Tennessee river.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 17, 2021

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A Scuba-Diving YouTuber Just Solved A 21-Year-Old Cold Case After Finding Human Remains In A Tennessee River

On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel and his friend Erin Foster drove to a party. They were never seen again until a cold case-obsessed YouTuber discovered their car in a Tennessee river.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 17, 2021

From The ‘Real-Life Mowgli’ To The ‘Human Pet,’ Learn The Bizarre Stories Of 9 Feral Children From History

Often abandoned by their parents or forced to escape abusive situations, these feral children grew up in the wild and in some cases were literally raised by animals.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 17, 2021

From The ‘Real-Life Mowgli’ To The ‘Human Pet,’ Learn The Bizarre Stories Of 9 Feral Children From History

Often abandoned by their parents or forced to escape abusive situations, these feral children grew up in the wild and in some cases were literally raised by animals.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 17, 2021

Inside The Unexplained Disappearance Of Frederick Valentich

Though Frederick Valentich vanished almost 40 years ago, his unexplained disappearance still captures the attention of UFO hunters.

By Katie Serena • Dec 17, 2021

Inside The Unexplained Disappearance Of Frederick Valentich

Though Frederick Valentich vanished almost 40 years ago, his unexplained disappearance still captures the attention of UFO hunters.

By Katie Serena • December 17, 2021

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

The Notorious ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ That Killed Hundreds Of Cats Across London Has Just Been Identified

More than 400 cats were found mutilated in London between 2014 and 2018 causing panic about a mysterious cat serial killer, but a new analysis shows it was foxes all along.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

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The Notorious ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ That Killed Hundreds Of Cats Across London Has Just Been Identified

More than 400 cats were found mutilated in London between 2014 and 2018 causing panic about a mysterious cat serial killer, but a new analysis shows it was foxes all along.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021