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The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

Though one of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 5, 2021

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

Though one of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman • Jul 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman • July 5, 2021

The Story Of The Harlem Hellfighters, The Overlooked Black Heroes Of World War I

Though they spent more continuous time in battle than any other American regiment of World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters never got the recognition or respect that they deserved.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 2, 2021

The Story Of The Harlem Hellfighters, The Overlooked Black Heroes Of World War I

Though they spent more continuous time in battle than any other American regiment of World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters never got the recognition or respect that they deserved.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 2, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • Jul 2, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • July 2, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2021

32 Photos That Capture The Shocking Violence Of The 1968 Democratic National Convention

In August 1968, some 10,000 anti-Vietnam War activists descended on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Before long, they were confronted by the police.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2021

32 Photos That Capture The Shocking Violence Of The 1968 Democratic National Convention

In August 1968, some 10,000 anti-Vietnam War activists descended on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Before long, they were confronted by the police.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2021

How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

While working in Bosnia following its civil war in 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on a number of international peacekeepers for exploiting their positions of power there.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2021

How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

While working in Bosnia following its civil war in 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on a number of international peacekeepers for exploiting their positions of power there.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2021

Scientists Just Discovered The First Known Case Of The Plague In A 5,000-Year-Old Skeleton

These traces of the Yersinia pestis bacteria, which causes the bubonic plague, suggest that the disease emerged in humans more than 2,000 years earlier than previously thought.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2021

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Scientists Just Discovered The First Known Case Of The Plague In A 5,000-Year-Old Skeleton

These traces of the Yersinia pestis bacteria, which causes the bubonic plague, suggest that the disease emerged in humans more than 2,000 years earlier than previously thought.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2021

4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

The 21-inch staff was found at the Järvensuo archaeological site almost perfectly preserved — and researchers believe it was used to commune with the spirit world.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2021

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4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

The 21-inch staff was found at the Järvensuo archaeological site almost perfectly preserved — and researchers believe it was used to commune with the spirit world.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2021

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 29, 2021

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 29, 2021