History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The Story Of Captain Samuel Bellamy, ‘The Robin Hood Of The Seas’ And The Richest Pirate To Ever Live

Operating for just one year from 1716 to 1717, Black Sam Bellamy captured 53 ships and plundered $140 million worth of treasure, dividing it equally among his crew.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 16, 2021

The Story Of Captain Samuel Bellamy, ‘The Robin Hood Of The Seas’ And The Richest Pirate To Ever Live

Operating for just one year from 1716 to 1717, Black Sam Bellamy captured 53 ships and plundered $140 million worth of treasure, dividing it equally among his crew.

By Kaleena Fraga August 16, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth Massive 1,600-Year-Old Pagan Idol From Irish Bog

The eight-foot oaken idol was likely used to commune with the spirit world, or "Otherworld" of Celtic Paganism.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 16, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth Massive 1,600-Year-Old Pagan Idol From Irish Bog

The eight-foot oaken idol was likely used to commune with the spirit world, or "Otherworld" of Celtic Paganism.

By Marco Margaritoff August 16, 2021

39 Facts About Osama Bin Laden, The World’s Most Infamous Terrorist

These fascinating Osama Bin Laden facts lay bare the founder of Al-Qaeda and the mastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

By Alexander Baldwin Aug 15, 2021

39 Facts About Osama Bin Laden, The World’s Most Infamous Terrorist

These fascinating Osama Bin Laden facts lay bare the founder of Al-Qaeda and the mastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

By Alexander Baldwin August 15, 2021

Ian Brady, The Nazi-Obsessed Scot Who Brutalized Five Children In 1960s England

With his girlfriend Myra Hindley, Ian Brady kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children — one as young as 10 — in a series of notorious slayings known as the Moors Murders.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 13, 2021

Ian Brady, The Nazi-Obsessed Scot Who Brutalized Five Children In 1960s England

With his girlfriend Myra Hindley, Ian Brady kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children — one as young as 10 — in a series of notorious slayings known as the Moors Murders.

By Marco Margaritoff August 13, 2021

This Week In History News, Aug. 8 – 14

Wild West opera sets uncovered, macabre Roman key handle found, prehistoric dragon-like pterosaur unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Aug 13, 2021

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This Week In History News, Aug. 8 – 14

Wild West opera sets uncovered, macabre Roman key handle found, prehistoric dragon-like pterosaur unearthed.

By All That's Interesting August 13, 2021

33 Fun History Facts That Prove The Past Is Even More Fascinating Than You Realized

From the loudest sound ever made to the World War II heroics of Bill Nye The Science Guy's mom, these random historical facts reveal just how astounding the annals of humanity's past really are.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 12, 2021

33 Fun History Facts That Prove The Past Is Even More Fascinating Than You Realized

From the loudest sound ever made to the World War II heroics of Bill Nye The Science Guy's mom, these random historical facts reveal just how astounding the annals of humanity's past really are.

By Kaleena Fraga August 12, 2021

Ancient Roman Relic Unearthed In England Shows British Prisoners Were Executed By Lions

The key handle was found at an excavation in Leicester and depicts a scraggly-haired man being devoured by a lion.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 12, 2021

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Ancient Roman Relic Unearthed In England Shows British Prisoners Were Executed By Lions

The key handle was found at an excavation in Leicester and depicts a scraggly-haired man being devoured by a lion.

By Marco Margaritoff August 12, 2021

How Gretl Braun Became Adolf Hitler’s Favorite Sister-In-Law

The younger sister of Eva Braun, Gretl Braun was one of Adolf Hitler's closest friends from his rise to power until the bloody end of the Third Reich.

By Morgan Dunn Aug 11, 2021

How Gretl Braun Became Adolf Hitler’s Favorite Sister-In-Law

The younger sister of Eva Braun, Gretl Braun was one of Adolf Hitler's closest friends from his rise to power until the bloody end of the Third Reich.

By Morgan Dunn August 11, 2021

Thomas Harvey Holding Albert Einsteins Brain

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 11, 2021

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff August 11, 2021

The Largest Pterosaur Ever Found In Australia Was ‘The Closest Thing We Have To A Real Life Dragon’

The giant flying reptile, called Thapunngaka shawi, was discovered in Queensland, Australia, and had a 30-foot wingspan and a head alone that measured three-feet long with 40 razor sharp teeth.

By Erik Hawkins Aug 11, 2021

The Largest Pterosaur Ever Found In Australia Was ‘The Closest Thing We Have To A Real Life Dragon’

The giant flying reptile, called Thapunngaka shawi, was discovered in Queensland, Australia, and had a 30-foot wingspan and a head alone that measured three-feet long with 40 razor sharp teeth.

By Erik Hawkins August 11, 2021

33 Photos Of Saddam Hussein’s Palaces That Show The Excess Of His Fallen Regime

Saddam Hussein spent billions on lavish palaces throughout Iraq outfitted with expensive ornamentation, swimming pools, ballrooms, and murals of the dictator.

By Erin Kelly Aug 9, 2021

33 Photos Of Saddam Hussein’s Palaces That Show The Excess Of His Fallen Regime

Saddam Hussein spent billions on lavish palaces throughout Iraq outfitted with expensive ornamentation, swimming pools, ballrooms, and murals of the dictator.

By Erin Kelly August 9, 2021