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The Story Of The Pearl Incident, The Largest Attempted Slave Escape In American History

Even though 77 hopeful fugitives were caught just two days after trying to escape aboard The Pearl, their daring attempt would inspire abolitionists nationwide.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 2, 2020

The Story Of The Pearl Incident, The Largest Attempted Slave Escape In American History

Even though 77 hopeful fugitives were caught just two days after trying to escape aboard The Pearl, their daring attempt would inspire abolitionists nationwide.

By Morgan Dunn • June 2, 2020

Meet Giulia Tofana: The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett • Jun 1, 2020

Meet Giulia Tofana: The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett • June 1, 2020

This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting • May 29, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting • May 29, 2020

75-Year-Old Diary Of SS Officer May Reveal 28 Tons Of Stolen Nazi Gold

The diary also lists 10 other locations across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic where Nazis hid their loot.

By Natasha Ishak • May 29, 2020

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75-Year-Old Diary Of SS Officer May Reveal 28 Tons Of Stolen Nazi Gold

The diary also lists 10 other locations across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic where Nazis hid their loot.

By Natasha Ishak • May 29, 2020

The Controversial Story Of La Malinche, The Native Mesoamerican Who Helped Hernán Cortés Take Over Mexico

Also known as "Doña Marina," La Malinche advised Hernán Cortés to victory over the Aztecs — but perhaps she had little choice in the matter.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2020

The Controversial Story Of La Malinche, The Native Mesoamerican Who Helped Hernán Cortés Take Over Mexico

Also known as "Doña Marina," La Malinche advised Hernán Cortés to victory over the Aztecs — but perhaps she had little choice in the matter.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Fans Can Now Own Elvis Presley’s Real Bedazzled Jockstrap For $36,000

The garment — which bears Elvis Presley's initials in blue rhinestones — was a gift from a fan which the singer reportedly wore until his death in 1977.

By Natasha Ishak • May 26, 2020

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Fans Can Now Own Elvis Presley’s Real Bedazzled Jockstrap For $36,000

The garment — which bears Elvis Presley's initials in blue rhinestones — was a gift from a fan which the singer reportedly wore until his death in 1977.

By Natasha Ishak • May 26, 2020

‘Hitler’s Alligator’ Who Survived World War II Just Died At Age 84

From 1943 to 1946, the whereabouts of Saturn the alligator were unknown. Many believe that during this time, the alligator belonged to Adolf Hitler's personal collection.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2020

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‘Hitler’s Alligator’ Who Survived World War II Just Died At Age 84

From 1943 to 1946, the whereabouts of Saturn the alligator were unknown. Many believe that during this time, the alligator belonged to Adolf Hitler's personal collection.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2020