History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

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The Forgotten Brilliance Of Laura Bassi, One Of History’s First Female Scientists

Nearly 200 years before Marie Curie won her Nobel Prize, Laura Bassi was born. Already a genius by age 13, Bassi grew up to be one of the greatest minds during the Age of Enlightenment.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin Nov 2, 2021

The Forgotten Brilliance Of Laura Bassi, One Of History’s First Female Scientists

Nearly 200 years before Marie Curie won her Nobel Prize, Laura Bassi was born. Already a genius by age 13, Bassi grew up to be one of the greatest minds during the Age of Enlightenment.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin November 2, 2021

33 Pictures Of The Bloody Attica Prison Riot That Left 43 People Dead

For four days in September 1971, 1,281 prisoners held 39 guards hostage in protest of the horrific conditions at Attica prison. What followed was a disastrous police raid.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 1, 2021

33 Pictures Of The Bloody Attica Prison Riot That Left 43 People Dead

For four days in September 1971, 1,281 prisoners held 39 guards hostage in protest of the horrific conditions at Attica prison. What followed was a disastrous police raid.

By Marco Margaritoff November 1, 2021

35 History Maps That Will Make You See The World In A Whole New Light

From Indigenous territories in pre-colonial America to the height of the Nazi regime, these maps explain history better than any textbook.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 1, 2021

35 History Maps That Will Make You See The World In A Whole New Light

From Indigenous territories in pre-colonial America to the height of the Nazi regime, these maps explain history better than any textbook.

By Kaleena Fraga November 1, 2021

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Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 1, 2021

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Excavations At A Roman Amphitheater In England Just Revealed Holding Cells Where Gladiators Waited Before Fights To The Death

Archeologists say that the amphitheater in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights.

By Kaleena Fraga November 1, 2021

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, The Persevering Pilot And Author Who Charted Her Own Course

The wife of Charles Lindbergh, Anne Morrow Lindbergh accomplished incredible feats both in the air and on the page that all too often went overshadowed by both her husband’s success and the personal tragedies she endured.

By Genevieve Carlton Nov 1, 2021

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, The Persevering Pilot And Author Who Charted Her Own Course

By Genevieve Carlton November 1, 2021

Did Blues King Robert Johnson Sell His Soul To The Devil To Become The World’s Greatest Musician?

Robert Johnson was a guitar virtuoso who played across the South in the early 1900s, but much of his life remains a mystery, leading fans to fill in the blanks with outlandish myths.

By Natasha Ishak Oct 31, 2021

Did Blues King Robert Johnson Sell His Soul To The Devil To Become The World’s Greatest Musician?

Robert Johnson was a guitar virtuoso who played across the South in the early 1900s, but much of his life remains a mystery, leading fans to fill in the blanks with outlandish myths.

By Natasha Ishak October 31, 2021

Suicides, Myths, And Hauntings: The Chilling Story Of The Hotel Del Salto

According to legend, the indigenous Muisca people would leap off the nearby Tequendama Falls to escape Spanish conquistadors. Apparitions have reportedly stalked the grounds ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 31, 2021

Suicides, Myths, And Hauntings: The Chilling Story Of The Hotel Del Salto

According to legend, the indigenous Muisca people would leap off the nearby Tequendama Falls to escape Spanish conquistadors. Apparitions have reportedly stalked the grounds ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff October 31, 2021

The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters And The Murder Trial That Divided 1930’s France

While the murders committed in February 1933 by the Papin sisters' were appalling, the treatment they experienced as servants by a wealthy French family made intellectuals see their case as a symbol for class struggle.

By Alexander Baldwin Oct 31, 2021