History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Donald Harvey Was Just An Unassuming Nurse’s Aide When He Killed Dozens Of Patients While On Duty

By some accounts, the self-proclaimed "Angel of Death" killed upwards of 70 people in and out of hospitals across Kentucky and Ohio.

By William DeLong Feb 12, 2019

Donald Harvey Was Just An Unassuming Nurse’s Aide When He Killed Dozens Of Patients While On Duty

By some accounts, the self-proclaimed "Angel of Death" killed upwards of 70 people in and out of hospitals across Kentucky and Ohio.

By William DeLong February 12, 2019

25 Grand Canyon Facts That Reveal America’s 6 Million-Year-Old Natural Wonder

"Leave it as it is," implored Teddy Roosevelt in 1903. “You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it."

By Erin Kelly Feb 12, 2019

25 Grand Canyon Facts That Reveal America’s 6 Million-Year-Old Natural Wonder

"Leave it as it is," implored Teddy Roosevelt in 1903. “You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it."

By Erin Kelly February 12, 2019

Hans Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein’s Brilliant Son With Whom He Had A Strained Relationship

Hans Albert became a scientist in his own right and a professor in hydraulic engineering, a career his father initially dubbed "a disgusting idea."

By Katie Serena Feb 11, 2019

Hans Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein’s Brilliant Son With Whom He Had A Strained Relationship

Hans Albert became a scientist in his own right and a professor in hydraulic engineering, a career his father initially dubbed "a disgusting idea."

By Katie Serena February 11, 2019

Charles-Henri Sanson: The Royal Executioner Of 18th-Century France

From the days of the sword through the advent of the guillotine, Charles-Henri Sanson killed some 3,000 people during his bloody career.

By Andrew Lenoir Feb 8, 2019

Charles-Henri Sanson: The Royal Executioner Of 18th-Century France

From the days of the sword through the advent of the guillotine, Charles-Henri Sanson killed some 3,000 people during his bloody career.

By Andrew Lenoir February 8, 2019

Hitler’s Signed Artworks, Including Nude Drawing Of His Niece, To Go Up For Auction

"Who are these collectors that fork out considerable sums for the art of a man who caused murder and cruelty beyond imaging?"

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 8, 2019

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Hitler’s Signed Artworks, Including Nude Drawing Of His Niece, To Go Up For Auction

"Who are these collectors that fork out considerable sums for the art of a man who caused murder and cruelty beyond imaging?"

By Marco Margaritoff February 8, 2019

Fridtjof Nansen: The Nobel-Prize Winning Humanitarian Who Was The First To Cross Greenland

He was an arctic explorer, a scientist, and a humanitarian who saved upwards of 7 million people. The biography of Fridtjof Nansen almost defies belief.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 7, 2019

Fridtjof Nansen: The Nobel-Prize Winning Humanitarian Who Was The First To Cross Greenland

He was an arctic explorer, a scientist, and a humanitarian who saved upwards of 7 million people. The biography of Fridtjof Nansen almost defies belief.

By Gina Dimuro February 7, 2019

Night Of The Long Knives: When Hitler Had Hundreds Of Allies Killed To Solidify His Grip On Germany

For three days in 1934 that Hitler called the "Night of the Long Knives," the chancellor ordered the execution of some 400 Nazis whom he feared threatened his power.

By Daniel Rennie Feb 5, 2019

Night Of The Long Knives: When Hitler Had Hundreds Of Allies Killed To Solidify His Grip On Germany

For three days in 1934 that Hitler called the "Night of the Long Knives," the chancellor ordered the execution of some 400 Nazis whom he feared threatened his power.

By Daniel Rennie February 5, 2019

These Infamous Crystal Skulls Aren’t From Aztecs Or Aliens, But Just Victorian Hoax Artists

A 2008 study led by the Smithsonian Institute found that likely all the 13 life-size quartz crystal skulls are likely fakes.

By Daniel Rennie Feb 3, 2019

These Infamous Crystal Skulls Aren’t From Aztecs Or Aliens, But Just Victorian Hoax Artists

A 2008 study led by the Smithsonian Institute found that likely all the 13 life-size quartz crystal skulls are likely fakes.

By Daniel Rennie February 3, 2019

Claus Von Stauffenberg: The German Colonel Who Led An Assassination Plot Against Hitler

Descended from German nobility, von Stauffenberg thought it his duty to defend his nation against threats both inside and out. Hitler became one such threat.

By Gina Dimuro Jan 31, 2019

Claus Von Stauffenberg: The German Colonel Who Led An Assassination Plot Against Hitler

Descended from German nobility, von Stauffenberg thought it his duty to defend his nation against threats both inside and out. Hitler became one such threat.

By Gina Dimuro January 31, 2019