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The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2022

The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Apr 17, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis • April 17, 2022

The Macabre Story Of Josef Mengele, The Nazi ‘Angel Of Death’

A notorious SS officer and physician, Josef Mengele sent over 400,000 people to their deaths at Auschwitz during World War II — and never faced justice.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 17, 2022

The Macabre Story Of Josef Mengele, The Nazi ‘Angel Of Death’

A notorious SS officer and physician, Josef Mengele sent over 400,000 people to their deaths at Auschwitz during World War II — and never faced justice.

By Richard Stockton • April 17, 2022

How Richard Ramirez’s Teeth Finally Brought An End To His Murderous Reign of Terror

Between 1984 and 1985, the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez killed at least 13 people across California and attacked many more — and the survivors all remembered his rotten teeth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 15, 2022

How Richard Ramirez’s Teeth Finally Brought An End To His Murderous Reign of Terror

Between 1984 and 1985, the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez killed at least 13 people across California and attacked many more — and the survivors all remembered his rotten teeth.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 15, 2022

The Story Of Olga Of Kiev, The Viking Ruler Who Brutally Avenged Her Husband’s Murder — And Became A Saint

Saint Olga of Kiev was the 10th-century princess of Kievan Rus who enacted bloodthirsty revenge on the tribe that killed her husband, the Grand Prince Igor I.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 15, 2022

The Story Of Olga Of Kiev, The Viking Ruler Who Brutally Avenged Her Husband’s Murder — And Became A Saint

Saint Olga of Kiev was the 10th-century princess of Kievan Rus who enacted bloodthirsty revenge on the tribe that killed her husband, the Grand Prince Igor I.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 15, 2022

Inside Marie Antoinette’s Death And Her Final Days Before She Was Executed In Paris

On October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was beheaded — just months after her husband King Louis XVI met the same fate.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 14, 2022

Inside Marie Antoinette’s Death And Her Final Days Before She Was Executed In Paris

On October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was beheaded — just months after her husband King Louis XVI met the same fate.

By Andrew Milne • April 14, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 14, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly • April 14, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 13, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 13, 2022

The Horrifying History Of Scaphism, The Excruciating Execution Method Of Ancient Persia

Convicted criminals sentenced to die by scaphism would endure weeks of torture thanks to little more than some milk and honey, a pair of boats — and swarms of hungry vermin.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2022

The Horrifying History Of Scaphism, The Excruciating Execution Method Of Ancient Persia

Convicted criminals sentenced to die by scaphism would endure weeks of torture thanks to little more than some milk and honey, a pair of boats — and swarms of hungry vermin.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski • Apr 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski • April 13, 2022