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Photos Of The Forgotten Bengal Famine Fueled By British Colonialism

The death toll estimates of the Bengal famine vary so wildly because, at some point, there were simply too many dead to count.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 1, 2017

Photos Of The Forgotten Bengal Famine Fueled By British Colonialism

The death toll estimates of the Bengal famine vary so wildly because, at some point, there were simply too many dead to count.

By Mark Oliver • October 1, 2017

5 Dangerous And Illegal Drugs That Doctors Once Prescribed As Miracle Cures

From cocaine to heroin and beyond, here's what we once considered medicine.

By Katie Serena • Sep 30, 2017

5 Dangerous And Illegal Drugs That Doctors Once Prescribed As Miracle Cures

From cocaine to heroin and beyond, here's what we once considered medicine.

By Katie Serena • September 30, 2017

15 Army Mascot Animals That Might Be The Forgotten Heroes Of History’s Largest Wars

From regular pets like dogs and cats to bizarre wild animals like elephants, tigers, and kangaroos, army mascots have come all shapes and sizes.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 29, 2017

15 Army Mascot Animals That Might Be The Forgotten Heroes Of History’s Largest Wars

From regular pets like dogs and cats to bizarre wild animals like elephants, tigers, and kangaroos, army mascots have come all shapes and sizes.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 29, 2017

The Time A Jewish Man Met His Nazi Twin Brother

After their parents' relationship ended, the twins were separated and began two very contrasting lives.

By Katie Serena • Sep 29, 2017

The Time A Jewish Man Met His Nazi Twin Brother

After their parents' relationship ended, the twins were separated and began two very contrasting lives.

By Katie Serena • September 29, 2017

Declassified Satellite Images Show Lost City Of Alexander The Great

Alexander and his army first marched through the city in 331 BC while chasing Darius III, the king of Persia, back to Iran.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 29, 2017

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Declassified Satellite Images Show Lost City Of Alexander The Great

Alexander and his army first marched through the city in 331 BC while chasing Darius III, the king of Persia, back to Iran.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 29, 2017

Meet The 6 Deadliest Soviet Snipers Of World War II

These six legendary Soviet and Russian snipers not only aided the Soviet's army but also changed the way militaries utilized long distance attacks.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 28, 2017

Meet The 6 Deadliest Soviet Snipers Of World War II

These six legendary Soviet and Russian snipers not only aided the Soviet's army but also changed the way militaries utilized long distance attacks.

By Erin Kelly • September 28, 2017

The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 28, 2017

The Fiendish Plot Behind The “Screaming Mummy”

This screaming mummy was behind a murderous plot carried out over 3,000 years ago.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 28, 2017

8 Infamous Recluses Who Vanished From The Spotlight

We all enjoy our privacy, but some celebrities really enjoy it. These infamous recluses completely disappeared from the public eye.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 27, 2017

8 Infamous Recluses Who Vanished From The Spotlight

We all enjoy our privacy, but some celebrities really enjoy it. These infamous recluses completely disappeared from the public eye.

By Erin Kelly • September 27, 2017

“Utterly Ruthless”: The Story Of Heinrich Müller, The Highest-Ranking Nazi Never Killed Or Caught

Heinrich Müller carried out the attack that started WWII and helped plan the Holocaust but was never captured or confirmed dead.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 27, 2017

“Utterly Ruthless”: The Story Of Heinrich Müller, The Highest-Ranking Nazi Never Killed Or Caught

Heinrich Müller carried out the attack that started WWII and helped plan the Holocaust but was never captured or confirmed dead.

By Erin Kelly • September 27, 2017

This Baboon Worked On A Railway For 9 Years Without Ever Messing Up

Jack the baboon worked on the railway system in South Africa for 9 years without ever making a single mistake.

By Katie Serena • Sep 27, 2017

This Baboon Worked On A Railway For 9 Years Without Ever Messing Up

Jack the baboon worked on the railway system in South Africa for 9 years without ever making a single mistake.

By Katie Serena • September 27, 2017