history

From Celebrities To Serial Killers: 48 Famous Mugshots Brought To Life In Vivid Color

Discover the colorized mugshots of notorious criminals, petty thieves, and David Bowie.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2019

From Celebrities To Serial Killers: 48 Famous Mugshots Brought To Life In Vivid Color

Discover the colorized mugshots of notorious criminals, petty thieves, and David Bowie.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2019

‘I Am Going Mad Again’: The Tragic Tale Of Virginia Woolf’s Suicide

Virginia Woolf's suicide note revealed the sad reason why she drowned herself in England's River Ouse. But the full story behind her death is even more heartbreaking.

By Hannah McKennett • May 21, 2019

‘I Am Going Mad Again’: The Tragic Tale Of Virginia Woolf’s Suicide

Virginia Woolf's suicide note revealed the sad reason why she drowned herself in England's River Ouse. But the full story behind her death is even more heartbreaking.

By Hannah McKennett • May 21, 2019

Roberto Saviano: The Italian Mafia’s Most Wanted Man

By outing the Naples Mafia with his 2006 book, Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano put his life on the line. He's been under police protection ever since.

By Carly Silver • May 20, 2019

Roberto Saviano: The Italian Mafia’s Most Wanted Man

By outing the Naples Mafia with his 2006 book, Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano put his life on the line. He's been under police protection ever since.

By Carly Silver • May 20, 2019

Revelry, Rhinestones, And Rock: The Glitzy Life Of Elton John In 56 Photos

These Elton John pictures reveal a man who has overcome poverty, death, and drugs, to produce some of the most extravagant music the 20th century has ever seen.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2019

Revelry, Rhinestones, And Rock: The Glitzy Life Of Elton John In 56 Photos

These Elton John pictures reveal a man who has overcome poverty, death, and drugs, to produce some of the most extravagant music the 20th century has ever seen.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2019

The 1883 Krakatoa Eruption: The Explosion Heard Round The World And The Loudest Sound Ever

The earthquakes, weather events, and tsunamis caused by the Krakatoa eruption of 1883 were felt even thousands of miles away.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2019

The 1883 Krakatoa Eruption: The Explosion Heard Round The World And The Loudest Sound Ever

The earthquakes, weather events, and tsunamis caused by the Krakatoa eruption of 1883 were felt even thousands of miles away.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2019

Cochise: The Legendary Apache Leader Who Fought For Tribal Freedom

Cochise fought for the freedom of his people, but Union betrayal and depleted resources kept him from achieving true liberation for the Apache.

By Katie Serena • May 17, 2019

Cochise: The Legendary Apache Leader Who Fought For Tribal Freedom

Cochise fought for the freedom of his people, but Union betrayal and depleted resources kept him from achieving true liberation for the Apache.

By Katie Serena • May 17, 2019

Inside The Magical Mind Of Charles Perrault, The Father Of Fairytales Like Cinderella

The evergreen stories written by Charles Perrault are still told to children today as they're tucked into bed at night.

By Katie Serena • May 16, 2019

Inside The Magical Mind Of Charles Perrault, The Father Of Fairytales Like Cinderella

The evergreen stories written by Charles Perrault are still told to children today as they're tucked into bed at night.

By Katie Serena • May 16, 2019

42 Laughable Beauty Trends You’ll Be Glad Went Out Of Fashion

From mechanical bulls and "portable" saunas to vibrating belts and "slimming" machines, these fads were utterly bizarre.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

42 Laughable Beauty Trends You’ll Be Glad Went Out Of Fashion

From mechanical bulls and "portable" saunas to vibrating belts and "slimming" machines, these fads were utterly bizarre.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

News

Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

44 Bloody Photos From The Trenches Of Verdun, Modern History’s Longest Battle

For 303 days in 1916, the French defended themselves against a fearsome German onslaught, but at the cost of 700,000 total casualties at the bloody Battle of Verdun.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2019

44 Bloody Photos From The Trenches Of Verdun, Modern History’s Longest Battle

For 303 days in 1916, the French defended themselves against a fearsome German onslaught, but at the cost of 700,000 total casualties at the bloody Battle of Verdun.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2019