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Meet The Public Universal Friend, American History’s First Genderless Preacher

After surviving a near-fatal fever at 23, the Public Universal Friend awoke claiming to be reborn a genderless prophet of God who preached women's rights and abolition.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 3, 2020

Meet The Public Universal Friend, American History’s First Genderless Preacher

After surviving a near-fatal fever at 23, the Public Universal Friend awoke claiming to be reborn a genderless prophet of God who preached women's rights and abolition.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 3, 2020

Here’s What Happened To The Surviving Members Of The Donner Party

Over 40 people survived the Donner Party's doomed expedition. But what happened to them after their rescue in 1847?

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 2, 2020

Here’s What Happened To The Surviving Members Of The Donner Party

Over 40 people survived the Donner Party's doomed expedition. But what happened to them after their rescue in 1847?

By Genevieve Carlton • March 2, 2020

Yuncheng Salt Lake And Its Breathtaking Rainbow Of Colored Algae

Yuncheng Salt Lake is loaded with salt-tolerant algae that react to the mineral, producing a beautiful spectrum of color.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 1, 2020

Yuncheng Salt Lake And Its Breathtaking Rainbow Of Colored Algae

Yuncheng Salt Lake is loaded with salt-tolerant algae that react to the mineral, producing a beautiful spectrum of color.

By Erin Kelly • March 1, 2020

Scotty Bowers: Pimp To Golden Age Hollywood’s Biggest Stars — Both Gay And Straight

Scotty Bowers was a gas station attendant in Hollywood when a famous producer solicited his "services," launching an illustrious career as the sexual fixer to the stars.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Feb 28, 2020

Scotty Bowers: Pimp To Golden Age Hollywood’s Biggest Stars — Both Gay And Straight

Scotty Bowers was a gas station attendant in Hollywood when a famous producer solicited his "services," launching an illustrious career as the sexual fixer to the stars.

By Jaclyn Anglis • February 28, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 23 – 29

Ancient Roman dagger unearthed, wall of human bones found in Belgian cathedral, 46,000-year-old bird discovered with feathers intact.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 28, 2020

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This Week In History News, Feb. 23 – 29

Ancient Roman dagger unearthed, wall of human bones found in Belgian cathedral, 46,000-year-old bird discovered with feathers intact.

By All That's Interesting • February 28, 2020

Congress Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act To Finally Make It A Federal Crime

"You only need to look at the events in Charlottesville to be reminded that not too long ago rallies such as those resulted in the lynching of innocent African Americans."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2020

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Congress Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act To Finally Make It A Federal Crime

"You only need to look at the events in Charlottesville to be reminded that not too long ago rallies such as those resulted in the lynching of innocent African Americans."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2020

The Story Of Taboo-Breaking Badass Annette Kellerman, ‘The Perfect Woman’

Meet Annette Kellerman, the early 20th-century pioneer who broke swimming records, dove off 90-foot cliffs, and became the first woman to appear nude in a major motion picture.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 27, 2020

The Story Of Taboo-Breaking Badass Annette Kellerman, ‘The Perfect Woman’

Meet Annette Kellerman, the early 20th-century pioneer who broke swimming records, dove off 90-foot cliffs, and became the first woman to appear nude in a major motion picture.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 27, 2020

Operation Alberich: The Story Of The Real-Life Retreat That Inspired ‘1917’

Sam Mendes’ WWI drama is based on a real retreat by the German forces code-named Operation Alberich. Here's the true story of the maneuver that prolonged the war for one more brutal year.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 26, 2020

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Operation Alberich: The Story Of The Real-Life Retreat That Inspired ‘1917’

Sam Mendes’ WWI drama is based on a real retreat by the German forces code-named Operation Alberich. Here's the true story of the maneuver that prolonged the war for one more brutal year.

By All That's Interesting • February 26, 2020

How NASA’s Katherine Johnson Became One Of The ‘Hidden Figures’ Behind The Space Program

Even though trailblazing mathematician Katherine Johnson helped put some of the first astronauts into space in the 1960s, she didn't get her due until decades later.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 26, 2020

How NASA’s Katherine Johnson Became One Of The ‘Hidden Figures’ Behind The Space Program

Even though trailblazing mathematician Katherine Johnson helped put some of the first astronauts into space in the 1960s, she didn't get her due until decades later.

By Natasha Ishak • February 26, 2020

15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2020

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15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2020