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Lee Israel, The Infamous Literary Forger Whose Story Inspired ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Starting in the early 1990s, down-on-her-luck writer Lee Israel began to expertly forge letters from famous figures like Noel Coward and Ernest Hemingway — and then sell them to collectors.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 28, 2018

Lee Israel, The Infamous Literary Forger Whose Story Inspired ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Starting in the early 1990s, down-on-her-luck writer Lee Israel began to expertly forge letters from famous figures like Noel Coward and Ernest Hemingway — and then sell them to collectors.

By Caroline Redmond • September 28, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 28, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • September 28, 2018

“The Next Best Thing To Hell”: The Story Of The Worst Mass Execution In American History

“If you strike at them they will all turn on you and devour you and your women and little children,” the Dakota chief warned before the uprising that led to the slaughter. He was right.

By Brandon Weber • Sep 27, 2018

“The Next Best Thing To Hell”: The Story Of The Worst Mass Execution In American History

“If you strike at them they will all turn on you and devour you and your women and little children,” the Dakota chief warned before the uprising that led to the slaughter. He was right.

By Brandon Weber • September 27, 2018

33 Short Quotes That Could Change Your Life In Less Than 20 Words

Whether it's the words of Gandhi, Lincoln, or Janis Joplin, these short quotes prove that brevity is the soul of wisdom.

By Katie Serena • Sep 27, 2018

33 Short Quotes That Could Change Your Life In Less Than 20 Words

Whether it's the words of Gandhi, Lincoln, or Janis Joplin, these short quotes prove that brevity is the soul of wisdom.

By Katie Serena • September 27, 2018

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 26, 2018

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Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • September 26, 2018

Gabriele D’Annunzio, the Italian Writer Who Inspired Mussolini And Started The First Fascist State

Gabriele D'Annunzio, a professional provocateur, led the world's first fascist state and a life so unprecedented that it's hard to separate the truth from the fiction.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 25, 2018

Gabriele D’Annunzio, the Italian Writer Who Inspired Mussolini And Started The First Fascist State

Gabriele D'Annunzio, a professional provocateur, led the world's first fascist state and a life so unprecedented that it's hard to separate the truth from the fiction.

By Mark Oliver • September 25, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 21, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • September 21, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 21, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • September 21, 2018

Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 21, 2018

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Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron • September 21, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2018