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Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena • Oct 12, 2017

Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena • October 12, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See stunning portraits of the early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 11, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See stunning portraits of the early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly • October 11, 2017

The My Lai Massacre: 33 Disturbing Photos Of The War Crime The U.S. Got Away With

Is the My Lai Massacre the greatest shame in the history of the U.S. military?

By Mark Oliver • Oct 11, 2017

The My Lai Massacre: 33 Disturbing Photos Of The War Crime The U.S. Got Away With

Is the My Lai Massacre the greatest shame in the history of the U.S. military?

By Mark Oliver • October 11, 2017

32 Interesting Questions From History’s Greatest Minds

Humanity's greatest thinkers couldn't stop pondering these questions, and you won't be able to either.

By John Kuroski • Oct 10, 2017

32 Interesting Questions From History’s Greatest Minds

Humanity's greatest thinkers couldn't stop pondering these questions, and you won't be able to either.

By John Kuroski • October 10, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

Was “Jack The Ripper” Merely A Creation Of The Newspapers?

One theory suggests that Jack The Ripper was a media invention created to sell unrelated gruesome murders as one marauding serial killer.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

Was “Jack The Ripper” Merely A Creation Of The Newspapers?

One theory suggests that Jack The Ripper was a media invention created to sell unrelated gruesome murders as one marauding serial killer.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

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WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

How One Boy Grew Up Black In Nazi Germany — And Survived

Due to a loophole in Hitler's laws, Hans Massaquoi was able to survive as a black child in Nazi Germany. However, it wasn't easy.

By Katie Serena • Oct 10, 2017

How One Boy Grew Up Black In Nazi Germany — And Survived

Due to a loophole in Hitler's laws, Hans Massaquoi was able to survive as a black child in Nazi Germany. However, it wasn't easy.

By Katie Serena • October 10, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 9, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 9, 2017

30 Vintage Photos From The Glory Days Of Times Square

The rise and fall of "the crossroads of the world."

By Joel Stice • Oct 9, 2017

30 Vintage Photos From The Glory Days Of Times Square

The rise and fall of "the crossroads of the world."

By Joel Stice • October 9, 2017