History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The Mysterious Fate Of Saddam Hussein’s First Wife And Cousin

After the beginning of the Gulf War, Sajida Talfah disappeared, never to be seen again.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 14, 2018

The Mysterious Fate Of Saddam Hussein’s First Wife And Cousin

After the beginning of the Gulf War, Sajida Talfah disappeared, never to be seen again.

By Gina Dimuro June 14, 2018

The Story Of Patrick Kearney, The Genius Serial Killer Who Had Sex With His Victims After Murdering Them

Patrick Kearney's IQ was ridiculously high, but even he couldn't outsmart the law.

By Wyatt Redd Jun 14, 2018

The Story Of Patrick Kearney, The Genius Serial Killer Who Had Sex With His Victims After Murdering Them

Patrick Kearney's IQ was ridiculously high, but even he couldn't outsmart the law.

By Wyatt Redd June 14, 2018

Ueli Steck Conquered The World’s Great Mountains — Until Everest Conquered Him

Ueli Steck may have been Earth's best mountaineer, but one tragically bold attempt on Mount Everest brought his impressive life to an end.

By Daniel Rennie Jun 13, 2018

Ueli Steck Conquered The World’s Great Mountains — Until Everest Conquered Him

Ueli Steck may have been Earth's best mountaineer, but one tragically bold attempt on Mount Everest brought his impressive life to an end.

By Daniel Rennie June 13, 2018

Why Microdosing LSD Is All The Rage In Silicon Valley

Can microdosing LSD enhance creativity and alertness as many in Silicon Valley now claim, or is this scientifically untested trend nothing but a passing fad?

By Gina Dimuro Jun 13, 2018

Why Microdosing LSD Is All The Rage In Silicon Valley

Can microdosing LSD enhance creativity and alertness as many in Silicon Valley now claim, or is this scientifically untested trend nothing but a passing fad?

By Gina Dimuro June 13, 2018

The Lavender Scare: The U.S. Government’s Anti-Gay Purge

The U.S. government terrorized, outed, and fired at least 5,000 people suspected of being homosexuals during the Lavender Scare from 1947-1961.

By Kara Goldfarb Jun 13, 2018

The Lavender Scare: The U.S. Government’s Anti-Gay Purge

The U.S. government terrorized, outed, and fired at least 5,000 people suspected of being homosexuals during the Lavender Scare from 1947-1961.

By Kara Goldfarb June 13, 2018

His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd Jun 13, 2018

His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd June 13, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 12, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro June 12, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena Jun 12, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena June 12, 2018