History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

How Glenn Miller Went From World War II Musical Icon To Missing In Action

Glenn Miller was a renowned bandleader during the swing era. Then he played for the allied troops in WWII. Then he vanished.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 28, 2018

How Glenn Miller Went From World War II Musical Icon To Missing In Action

Glenn Miller was a renowned bandleader during the swing era. Then he played for the allied troops in WWII. Then he vanished.

By Kara Goldfarb February 28, 2018

55 Vintage Mugshots That Prove They Don’t Make Female Criminals Like They Used To

These women, charged with everything from theft to murder, are anything but prim and proper — and will still chill you to the bone a century later.

By Erin Kelly Feb 27, 2018

55 Vintage Mugshots That Prove They Don’t Make Female Criminals Like They Used To

These women, charged with everything from theft to murder, are anything but prim and proper — and will still chill you to the bone a century later.

By Erin Kelly February 27, 2018

The Weathermen: Inside The Free-Loving, Bomb-Planting Radical Group

Experience the most outrageous stories and photos from the Weathermen a.k.a. the Weather Underground, the Vietnam War-era radicals that made their protests with bombs.

By Erin Kelly Feb 26, 2018

The Weathermen: Inside The Free-Loving, Bomb-Planting Radical Group

Experience the most outrageous stories and photos from the Weathermen a.k.a. the Weather Underground, the Vietnam War-era radicals that made their protests with bombs.

By Erin Kelly February 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena Feb 26, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena February 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena Feb 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena February 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 25, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro February 25, 2018