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The Nearly-Forgotten History Of The 1842 Slave Revolt By African Americans Enslaved Under The Cherokee Nation

In November 1842, a group of slaves escaped their Cherokee-owned plantations in Oklahoma and headed for Mexico, only to be chased down and captured by an 87-man militia.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 6, 2020

The Nearly-Forgotten History Of The 1842 Slave Revolt By African Americans Enslaved Under The Cherokee Nation

In November 1842, a group of slaves escaped their Cherokee-owned plantations in Oklahoma and headed for Mexico, only to be chased down and captured by an 87-man militia.

By Natasha Ishak • April 6, 2020

‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 6, 2020

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‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak • April 6, 2020

44 Photos From The Hallowed And Haunted Halls Of The Abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary

When it was first built in 1821, the Eastern State Penitentiary stood as the future in prison reform. Now, the fortress stands in decay.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 5, 2020

44 Photos From The Hallowed And Haunted Halls Of The Abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary

When it was first built in 1821, the Eastern State Penitentiary stood as the future in prison reform. Now, the fortress stands in decay.

By Erin Kelly • April 5, 2020

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 4, 2020

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • April 4, 2020

This Lawyer Fell Out A Skyscraper Window To His Death While Trying To Prove It Was Unbreakable

On July 9, 1993, Toronto lawyer Garry Hoy was doing his favorite party trick: hurling himself at his office's windows to show their strength. But this time, his stunt failed.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Apr 3, 2020

This Lawyer Fell Out A Skyscraper Window To His Death While Trying To Prove It Was Unbreakable

On July 9, 1993, Toronto lawyer Garry Hoy was doing his favorite party trick: hurling himself at his office's windows to show their strength. But this time, his stunt failed.

By Jaclyn Anglis • April 3, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 2, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • April 2, 2020

Naked Hippies And Raging Fires: 55 Crazy Photos From History’s Most Iconic Music Festivals

From Woodstock '69 to Woodstock '99, these are the music festivals that defined their generations.

By Hannah McKennett • Apr 2, 2020

Naked Hippies And Raging Fires: 55 Crazy Photos From History’s Most Iconic Music Festivals

From Woodstock '69 to Woodstock '99, these are the music festivals that defined their generations.

By Hannah McKennett • April 2, 2020

New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 2, 2020

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New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak • April 2, 2020

33 Photos Of Early 20th-Century Native American Masks Brought To Life In Color

From the Navajo to the Eskimo, these colorized turn-of-the-century photos of Native Americans wearing their sacred masks provide a revealing look at their unique cultures.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 1, 2020

33 Photos Of Early 20th-Century Native American Masks Brought To Life In Color

From the Navajo to the Eskimo, these colorized turn-of-the-century photos of Native Americans wearing their sacred masks provide a revealing look at their unique cultures.

By Natasha Ishak • April 1, 2020

How Adolf Dassler’s Nazi-Era Sneaker Company Became Adidas And Puma

A bitter feud between German sneaker giants Rudolf and Adolf Dassler saw that their company split into the two behemoths we know today.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 31, 2020

How Adolf Dassler’s Nazi-Era Sneaker Company Became Adidas And Puma

A bitter feud between German sneaker giants Rudolf and Adolf Dassler saw that their company split into the two behemoths we know today.

By Andrew Milne • March 31, 2020