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This Woman Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Two Sister Ships

After surviving all three disasters, Violet Jessop would become known as "Miss Unsinkable."

By Katie Serena • Sep 15, 2017

This Woman Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Two Sister Ships

After surviving all three disasters, Violet Jessop would become known as "Miss Unsinkable."

By Katie Serena • September 15, 2017

Jack The Ripper’s Grave Found, New Book Claims

The grave he discovered belongs to one of the primary suspects in the Jack The Ripper case.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 15, 2017

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Jack The Ripper’s Grave Found, New Book Claims

The grave he discovered belongs to one of the primary suspects in the Jack The Ripper case.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 15, 2017

During WWII, Japan Tried To Kill People On U.S. Soil With Balloon Bombs — And Succeeded

How Japan sent bombs thousands of miles across the Pacific and brought World War II to the American homefront.

By Katie Serena • Sep 15, 2017

During WWII, Japan Tried To Kill People On U.S. Soil With Balloon Bombs — And Succeeded

How Japan sent bombs thousands of miles across the Pacific and brought World War II to the American homefront.

By Katie Serena • September 15, 2017

Just How Sadistic Was The Marquis De Sade, Really?

Marquis de Sade is known as the father of written eroticism. What many don't know is that the nobleman's life was more sadistic than his work.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 15, 2017

Just How Sadistic Was The Marquis De Sade, Really?

Marquis de Sade is known as the father of written eroticism. What many don't know is that the nobleman's life was more sadistic than his work.

By Bernadette Deron • September 15, 2017

The Banana Wars: How The U.S. Plundered Central America On Behalf Of Corporations

During the Banana Wars of the early 20th century, the U.S. military toppled regimes and massacred thousands to keep U.S. business booming.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 14, 2017

The Banana Wars: How The U.S. Plundered Central America On Behalf Of Corporations

During the Banana Wars of the early 20th century, the U.S. military toppled regimes and massacred thousands to keep U.S. business booming.

By Mark Oliver • September 14, 2017

The Insane-Sounding But Totally Real World War II Plot To Bomb Japan With Bats

The bat bomb was designed to terrorize the people of Japan in the most unexpected way.

By Katie Serena • Sep 14, 2017

The Insane-Sounding But Totally Real World War II Plot To Bomb Japan With Bats

The bat bomb was designed to terrorize the people of Japan in the most unexpected way.

By Katie Serena • September 14, 2017

Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 14, 2017

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Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • September 14, 2017

Rare Photos Of The Unified Korea Before It Was Torn In Two

There was a time when Korea was a free and united nation. Long before North Korea rose and the Korean War tore a nation apart, the people of north and south lived together in peace. However, this free, united Korean Empire only existed for a short time. For a brief...

By Mark Oliver • Sep 13, 2017

Rare Photos Of The Unified Korea Before It Was Torn In Two

There was a time when Korea was a free and united nation. Long before North Korea rose and the Korean War tore a nation apart, the people of north and south lived together in peace. However, this free, united Korean Empire only existed for a short time. For a brief...

By Mark Oliver • September 13, 2017

Bones Belonging To St. Peter Found In Thousand-Year-Old Church, Say Clergy

Workers at the church found clay pots containing bone fragments with the names of three popes and four early Christian martyrs inscribed on their lids.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 13, 2017

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Bones Belonging To St. Peter Found In Thousand-Year-Old Church, Say Clergy

Workers at the church found clay pots containing bone fragments with the names of three popes and four early Christian martyrs inscribed on their lids.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 13, 2017

American Anarchy: Intense Photos Of The Early 1900s Reign Of Radicalism In The U.S.

Since the Civil War, no other period in the history of American politics may have been quite so violently divisive.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 12, 2017

American Anarchy: Intense Photos Of The Early 1900s Reign Of Radicalism In The U.S.

Since the Civil War, no other period in the history of American politics may have been quite so violently divisive.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 12, 2017