History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

The Twisted Life Of Cowboy Bob — The Robber Who Fooled The FBI

The twists and turns of the Cowboy Bob case fooled even the most experienced FBI agents.

By Katie Serena Dec 12, 2017

The Twisted Life Of Cowboy Bob — The Robber Who Fooled The FBI

The twists and turns of the Cowboy Bob case fooled even the most experienced FBI agents.

By Katie Serena December 12, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti Dec 12, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti December 12, 2017

5 Ridiculous Fidel Castro Assassination Attempts By The U.S.

From his love of cigars to his actual lover, no idea was a bad idea when it came to Fidel Castro assassination attempts.

By Richard Stockton Dec 11, 2017

5 Ridiculous Fidel Castro Assassination Attempts By The U.S.

From his love of cigars to his actual lover, no idea was a bad idea when it came to Fidel Castro assassination attempts.

By Richard Stockton December 11, 2017

The Terrifying Story Of The Peshtigo Fire, The Deadliest Blaze In U.S. History

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 killed up to 2,500 people, yet it was largely overshadowed by the more famous Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on the same night.

By John Kuroski Dec 11, 2017

The Terrifying Story Of The Peshtigo Fire, The Deadliest Blaze In U.S. History

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 killed up to 2,500 people, yet it was largely overshadowed by the more famous Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on the same night.

By John Kuroski December 11, 2017

6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

Unlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved.

By All That's Interesting Dec 9, 2017

6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

Unlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved.

By All That's Interesting December 9, 2017

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting Dec 8, 2017

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting December 8, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski Dec 8, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski December 8, 2017

The Time Preston Brooks Beat Senator Charles Sumner With His Cane Over Slavery

Though civil unrest had been brewing for years, many historians claim Preston Brooks' caning of Charles Sumner set the Civil War in motion.

By Katie Serena Dec 8, 2017

The Time Preston Brooks Beat Senator Charles Sumner With His Cane Over Slavery

Though civil unrest had been brewing for years, many historians claim Preston Brooks' caning of Charles Sumner set the Civil War in motion.

By Katie Serena December 8, 2017

The Shocking Story Of George Metesky And How He Became New York’s ‘Mad Bomber’

For 16 years, George Metesky hid at least 33 pipe bombs in public places throughout New York City, leaving ominous notes signed "F.P." — short for "fair play."

By Andrew Milne Dec 8, 2017

The Shocking Story Of George Metesky And How He Became New York’s ‘Mad Bomber’

For 16 years, George Metesky hid at least 33 pipe bombs in public places throughout New York City, leaving ominous notes signed "F.P." — short for "fair play."

By Andrew Milne December 8, 2017