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The 20th Century’s Most Infamous Female Criminals And Killers

Though their male counterparts tend to reap more cinematic portrayals, the stories of these infamous female criminals and killers are just as monstrous.

By All That's Interesting Dec 15, 2012

The 20th Century’s Most Infamous Female Criminals And Killers

Though their male counterparts tend to reap more cinematic portrayals, the stories of these infamous female criminals and killers are just as monstrous.

By All That's Interesting December 15, 2012
Ten Iconic LIFE Photos Berlin Wall
Ten Iconic LIFE Photos Berlin Wall

The Ten Most Iconic LIFE Magazine Photos

LIFE Magazine, an American magazine published from 1936 to 2000, rose to prominence as a weekly periodical that was the first to focus on photojournalism. Though it is no longer published, the photos and history of LIFE are available on Time’s website. In the post below, we look at the...

By All That's Interesting Dec 14, 2012

The Ten Most Iconic LIFE Magazine Photos

LIFE Magazine, an American magazine published from 1936 to 2000, rose to prominence as a weekly periodical that was the first to focus on photojournalism. Though it is no longer published, the photos and history of LIFE are available on Time’s website. In the post below, we look at the...

By All That's Interesting December 14, 2012
Plague Of Athens
Plague Of Athens

The World’s Most Devastating Pandemics

Devastating Pandemics: The Plague of Athens Starting in 430 B.C. during the Peloponnesian War, the unidentified plague that struck Athens would eventually go on to kill nearly a quarter of the city-state’s population in a very short amount of time before cropping back up again twice in later years and...

By All That's Interesting Nov 19, 2012

The World’s Most Devastating Pandemics

Devastating Pandemics: The Plague of Athens Starting in 430 B.C. during the Peloponnesian War, the unidentified plague that struck Athens would eventually go on to kill nearly a quarter of the city-state’s population in a very short amount of time before cropping back up again twice in later years and...

By All That's Interesting November 19, 2012
The L.A. Stahl House
The L.A. Stahl House

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox Oct 23, 2012

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox October 23, 2012
Ms 13
Ms 13

Inside The World’s Five Biggest Crime Organizations

The World’s Biggest Crime Organizations: Yamaguchi-gumi The largest criminal organization in Japan and one of the biggest crime organizations in the world, the Yamaguchi-gumi boasts over 55,000 active members. It was founded before World War II and can be traced back to the labor union of dockworkers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB17kKq40C0

By Savannah Cox Sep 18, 2012

Inside The World’s Five Biggest Crime Organizations

The World’s Biggest Crime Organizations: Yamaguchi-gumi The largest criminal organization in Japan and one of the biggest crime organizations in the world, the Yamaguchi-gumi boasts over 55,000 active members. It was founded before World War II and can be traced back to the labor union of dockworkers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB17kKq40C0

By Savannah Cox September 18, 2012
Trinity Library
Trinity Library

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox Sep 14, 2012

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox September 14, 2012
coffee-cup-water-tower
coffee-cup-water-tower

America’s Weirdest Water Towers

Who knew that water towers could be such beautiful canvasses? Take a virtual journey with this article on America's weirdest water towers!

By All That's Interesting Sep 10, 2012

America’s Weirdest Water Towers

Who knew that water towers could be such beautiful canvasses? Take a virtual journey with this article on America's weirdest water towers!

By All That's Interesting September 10, 2012
The Chopine
The Chopine

History’s Most Fascinating Footwear

History’s Most Fascinating Footwear: The Chopine What an odd and cumbersome way to avoid dirt! Present throughout the 15th throughout 17th centuries, women would don the platform footwear in order to ensure that the hems of their dresses would not become riddled with mud and dirt while walking. The sky-high...

By All That's Interesting Sep 8, 2012

History’s Most Fascinating Footwear

History’s Most Fascinating Footwear: The Chopine What an odd and cumbersome way to avoid dirt! Present throughout the 15th throughout 17th centuries, women would don the platform footwear in order to ensure that the hems of their dresses would not become riddled with mud and dirt while walking. The sky-high...

By All That's Interesting September 8, 2012
Tapeworm Diet
Tapeworm Diet

Seven Of The Dumbest Diet Trends In History

History’s Dumbest Diet Trends Praying The Weight Away Gaining clout in the 1950s, this diet’s initial devotees believed that God meant for people to consume as little calories as possible and that overindulging was more likely due to a spiritual void than a tapeworm. Thus, for the diet’s acolytes, the...

By All That's Interesting Sep 4, 2012

Seven Of The Dumbest Diet Trends In History

History’s Dumbest Diet Trends Praying The Weight Away Gaining clout in the 1950s, this diet’s initial devotees believed that God meant for people to consume as little calories as possible and that overindulging was more likely due to a spiritual void than a tapeworm. Thus, for the diet’s acolytes, the...

By All That's Interesting September 4, 2012
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