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25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 3, 2020

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

By Natasha Ishak • November 3, 2020

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 3, 2020

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

By Natasha Ishak • November 3, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 2, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 2, 2020

This Week In History News, Oct. 25 – 31

Medieval burial of "six-headed chief" probed in Scotland, ancient geoglyph uncovered in Peru, dinosaur uncovered by 12-year-old in Canada.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 30, 2020

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This Week In History News, Oct. 25 – 31

Medieval burial of "six-headed chief" probed in Scotland, ancient geoglyph uncovered in Peru, dinosaur uncovered by 12-year-old in Canada.

By All That's Interesting • October 30, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 27, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • October 27, 2020

Newly Uncovered Document Reveals How Henry VIII Planned Every Detail Of Anne Boleyn’s Beheading

"What it shows is Henry's premeditated, calculating manner. He knows exactly how and where he wants it to happen."

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 27, 2020

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Newly Uncovered Document Reveals How Henry VIII Planned Every Detail Of Anne Boleyn’s Beheading

"What it shows is Henry's premeditated, calculating manner. He knows exactly how and where he wants it to happen."

By Marco Margaritoff • October 27, 2020

This Week In History News, Oct. 18 – 24

Anglo-Saxon warlord's grave uncovered, ancient Greek snake altar found, undetonated World War II bomb explodes.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 23, 2020

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This Week In History News, Oct. 18 – 24

Anglo-Saxon warlord's grave uncovered, ancient Greek snake altar found, undetonated World War II bomb explodes.

By All That's Interesting • October 23, 2020

The Immigrant Story Of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, The Mother Of Donald Trump

Mary Anne MacLeod Trump went from being a working-class Scottish immigrant to a New York City socialite who gave birth to the 45th President of the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 22, 2020

The Immigrant Story Of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, The Mother Of Donald Trump

Mary Anne MacLeod Trump went from being a working-class Scottish immigrant to a New York City socialite who gave birth to the 45th President of the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 22, 2020

Meet Lester Eubanks, The Child Murderer Who Escaped From Prison In 1973 And Remains Uncaught

While serving a life sentence for the murder of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener, Lester Eubanks was granted a trip to an Ohio mall — and vanished without a trace.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 17, 2020

Meet Lester Eubanks, The Child Murderer Who Escaped From Prison In 1973 And Remains Uncaught

While serving a life sentence for the murder of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener, Lester Eubanks was granted a trip to an Ohio mall — and vanished without a trace.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 17, 2020

Inside The Disturbing Legend Of The ‘Tsunami Spirits’ That Have Haunted Japan Ever Since Its 2011 Disaster

Survivors of Japan's harrowing 2011 earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people claim to keep seeing the restless spirits of the victims known as "tsunami ghosts."

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 16, 2020

Inside The Disturbing Legend Of The ‘Tsunami Spirits’ That Have Haunted Japan Ever Since Its 2011 Disaster

Survivors of Japan's harrowing 2011 earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people claim to keep seeing the restless spirits of the victims known as "tsunami ghosts."

By Marco Margaritoff • October 16, 2020