History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Meet John Jairo Velasquez — Pablo Escobar’s Top Hitman Who Killed Over 250 People

From politicians to police to his own lover, as Pablo Escobar's top hitman, no one was safe from John Jairo Velasquez.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 25, 2018

Meet John Jairo Velasquez — Pablo Escobar’s Top Hitman Who Killed Over 250 People

From politicians to police to his own lover, as Pablo Escobar's top hitman, no one was safe from John Jairo Velasquez.

By Daniel Rennie April 25, 2018

Inside The Wild Story Of ‘Sweet Sweet Connie’ Hamzy, One Of Rock’s Most Notorious Groupies

Connie Hamzy claimed to have had sex with many famous musicians, including John Bonham, Keith Moon, Neil Diamond, and Eddie Van Halen — and she even alleged that she had an encounter with Bill Clinton when he was the governor of Arkansas.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 25, 2018

Inside The Wild Story Of ‘Sweet Sweet Connie’ Hamzy, One Of Rock’s Most Notorious Groupies

By Kara Goldfarb April 25, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong Apr 24, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong April 24, 2018

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski Apr 24, 2018

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski April 24, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd Apr 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd April 23, 2018

Roland Freisler: The Nazi Judge Who Ran Hitler’s Deadly Kangaroo Court

If you went before Roland Freisler, your trial had a 90 percent chance of ending in either life imprisonment or death.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 22, 2018

Roland Freisler: The Nazi Judge Who Ran Hitler’s Deadly Kangaroo Court

If you went before Roland Freisler, your trial had a 90 percent chance of ending in either life imprisonment or death.

By Daniel Rennie April 22, 2018

Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

"Flying Man" Otto Lilienthal soared against the clouds, captivating the imaginations of people all over the globe and inspiring a future generation of engineers and inventors.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 20, 2018

Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

"Flying Man" Otto Lilienthal soared against the clouds, captivating the imaginations of people all over the globe and inspiring a future generation of engineers and inventors.

By Gina Dimuro April 20, 2018