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The Black Panther Party Around the World

While short-lived, the Black Panther Party succeeded in inspiring marginalized people around the world to join the struggle against oppression.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 5, 2017

The Black Panther Party Around the World

While short-lived, the Black Panther Party succeeded in inspiring marginalized people around the world to join the struggle against oppression.

By All That's Interesting • March 5, 2017

Everyday Life In Nazi Germany: 33 Photographs Of “Normal” Life In The Third Reich

These seldom-seen photos reveal what "normal" life in Nazi Germany looked like for most citizens as the Third Reich rose to power.

By Mark Oliver • Mar 3, 2017

Everyday Life In Nazi Germany: 33 Photographs Of “Normal” Life In The Third Reich

These seldom-seen photos reveal what "normal" life in Nazi Germany looked like for most citizens as the Third Reich rose to power.

By Mark Oliver • March 3, 2017

This Week In History, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Oldest fossil uncovered, original milk carton kid's killer caught, new ancient Roman McDonald's opens, ancient matrilineal society discovered, archaic delousing combs unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 3, 2017

This Week In History, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Oldest fossil uncovered, original milk carton kid's killer caught, new ancient Roman McDonald's opens, ancient matrilineal society discovered, archaic delousing combs unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • March 3, 2017

ISIS Accidentally Uncovers Ancient Assyrian Palace — And Loots It

ISIS goes out of its way to destroy priceless archaeological sites, but this time, they may have discovered one.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 2, 2017

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ISIS Accidentally Uncovers Ancient Assyrian Palace — And Loots It

ISIS goes out of its way to destroy priceless archaeological sites, but this time, they may have discovered one.

By All That's Interesting • March 2, 2017

Inside Scotland’s Deadly Glasgow Ice Cream Wars

The Glasgow Ice Cream wars were a lot less sweet and a lot more deadly than their name suggests.

By Savannah Cox • Mar 2, 2017

Inside Scotland’s Deadly Glasgow Ice Cream Wars

The Glasgow Ice Cream wars were a lot less sweet and a lot more deadly than their name suggests.

By Savannah Cox • March 2, 2017

Researchers Uncover Ancient South American Combs Used For A Pretty Disgusting Purpose

It might be gross, but if you had the same problem that these people had, you would have wanted the comb as well.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 2, 2017

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Researchers Uncover Ancient South American Combs Used For A Pretty Disgusting Purpose

It might be gross, but if you had the same problem that these people had, you would have wanted the comb as well.

By All That's Interesting • March 2, 2017

Polluted Ghost Towns Created By Appalling Environmental Disasters

Step inside the eerie remnants of America's worst coal fires, toxic waste dumps, nuclear meltdowns, and more.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 1, 2017

Polluted Ghost Towns Created By Appalling Environmental Disasters

Step inside the eerie remnants of America's worst coal fires, toxic waste dumps, nuclear meltdowns, and more.

By All That's Interesting • March 1, 2017

The Faces Of Auschwitz’ Guards: New Database Puts Human Face On Camp Killers

“It never went out. Day and night…nobody could leave. And you couldn’t complain, it wouldn’t have changed anything.” Those are the words of former Nazi SS Guard Jakob W., describing the fires at Auschwitz to Der Spiegel. After Germany successfully invaded Poland in 1939, construction began on the brutal death...

By All That's Interesting • Feb 28, 2017

The Faces Of Auschwitz’ Guards: New Database Puts Human Face On Camp Killers

“It never went out. Day and night…nobody could leave. And you couldn’t complain, it wouldn’t have changed anything.” Those are the words of former Nazi SS Guard Jakob W., describing the fires at Auschwitz to Der Spiegel. After Germany successfully invaded Poland in 1939, construction began on the brutal death...

By All That's Interesting • February 28, 2017

51 Amazing Vintage Tattoo Photos

Check out some astounding vintage tattoos in this collection of history's coolest photographs of people displaying their ink.

By Savannah Cox • Feb 28, 2017

51 Amazing Vintage Tattoo Photos

Check out some astounding vintage tattoos in this collection of history's coolest photographs of people displaying their ink.

By Savannah Cox • February 28, 2017

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • Feb 27, 2017

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • February 27, 2017