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Peruvian Archaeologists Unearth The Single Largest Mass Child Sacrifice Site In The World

Before the Inca conquered the Chimú, the coastal Peruvian civilization built the largest mud-brick city in the world. They also partook in the ritualistic mass sacrifice of children.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 30, 2019

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Peruvian Archaeologists Unearth The Single Largest Mass Child Sacrifice Site In The World

Before the Inca conquered the Chimú, the coastal Peruvian civilization built the largest mud-brick city in the world. They also partook in the ritualistic mass sacrifice of children.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 30, 2019

Meet Pupetta Maresca, The Beauty Queen And Mob Wife Who Shot Her Husband’s Killer In Cold Blood

While in prison for avenging her husband in broad daylight, Pupetta Maresca transformed into a sort of Godmother. By the time she was released, she became a full-fledged criminal queen.

By Carly Silver • Aug 29, 2019

Meet Pupetta Maresca, The Beauty Queen And Mob Wife Who Shot Her Husband’s Killer In Cold Blood

While in prison for avenging her husband in broad daylight, Pupetta Maresca transformed into a sort of Godmother. By the time she was released, she became a full-fledged criminal queen.

By Carly Silver • August 29, 2019

Emma Lazarus, The Courageous Jewish Poet Behind The Statue Of Liberty’s Famous Inscription

Emma Lazarus was a renowned Jewish-American writer whose most famous poem, 'The New Colossus,' is immortalized on the Statue of Liberty.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 29, 2019

Emma Lazarus, The Courageous Jewish Poet Behind The Statue Of Liberty’s Famous Inscription

Emma Lazarus was a renowned Jewish-American writer whose most famous poem, 'The New Colossus,' is immortalized on the Statue of Liberty.

By Natasha Ishak • August 29, 2019

Illness, Infertility, And Illicit Friendships: Inside The Scandalous Court Of Queen Anne

Queen Anne was the first to rule over a united Britain, but her reign was marred by 17 failed pregnancies and accusations of a lesbian love triangle between her and two women in her court.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 28, 2019

Illness, Infertility, And Illicit Friendships: Inside The Scandalous Court Of Queen Anne

Queen Anne was the first to rule over a united Britain, but her reign was marred by 17 failed pregnancies and accusations of a lesbian love triangle between her and two women in her court.

By Natasha Ishak • August 28, 2019

The Eerie Story Behind The Shipwreck Of The HMS Terror And The Expedition That Ended In Cannibalism

In May 1845, the HMS Terror set off in search for the elusive Northwest Passage. It wasn't seen again for 175 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 28, 2019

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The Eerie Story Behind The Shipwreck Of The HMS Terror And The Expedition That Ended In Cannibalism

In May 1845, the HMS Terror set off in search for the elusive Northwest Passage. It wasn't seen again for 175 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 28, 2019

The True Story Of The Angels Of Mons, The World War I Myth That Captivated Britain

How the Angels of Mons legend had the British public believing that actual divine warriors were on their side against the Germans during The Great War.

By Andrew Lenoir • Aug 27, 2019

The True Story Of The Angels Of Mons, The World War I Myth That Captivated Britain

How the Angels of Mons legend had the British public believing that actual divine warriors were on their side against the Germans during The Great War.

By Andrew Lenoir • August 27, 2019

How Televangelist Benny Hinn Makes Millions By ‘Curing’ People Through Faith Healing

The ministries of televangelist Benny Hinn rake in some $100 million a year. Hinn claims all that money goes into his healing services, but he does own a private jet.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 26, 2019

How Televangelist Benny Hinn Makes Millions By ‘Curing’ People Through Faith Healing

The ministries of televangelist Benny Hinn rake in some $100 million a year. Hinn claims all that money goes into his healing services, but he does own a private jet.

By Mark Oliver • August 26, 2019

Black Relative Of Aaron Burr Reveals Truth About His Secret Family Of Color

John Pierre Burr was Aaron Burr's illegitimate son with an Indian maid who he kept secret from his wife. Now, Burr's living descendants are making sure that his hidden life comes to light.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 26, 2019

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Black Relative Of Aaron Burr Reveals Truth About His Secret Family Of Color

John Pierre Burr was Aaron Burr's illegitimate son with an Indian maid who he kept secret from his wife. Now, Burr's living descendants are making sure that his hidden life comes to light.

By Natasha Ishak • August 26, 2019

The Mysterious History Of Area 51, From U-2s To UFOs

Some are convinced the government uses Area 51 to dissect aliens and study flying saucers. In truth, the classified site has been used to build spy planes — and dump toxic waste.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 25, 2019

The Mysterious History Of Area 51, From U-2s To UFOs

Some are convinced the government uses Area 51 to dissect aliens and study flying saucers. In truth, the classified site has been used to build spy planes — and dump toxic waste.

By Richard Stockton • August 25, 2019

Sobibór: The Brutal Nazi Death Camp That Fell After A Jewish Uprising

Up to 350,000 Jews were gassed to death at the Sobibór concentration camp in Poland. But a prisoner uprising forced the Nazis to burn it to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 24, 2019

Sobibór: The Brutal Nazi Death Camp That Fell After A Jewish Uprising

Up to 350,000 Jews were gassed to death at the Sobibór concentration camp in Poland. But a prisoner uprising forced the Nazis to burn it to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • August 24, 2019