History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor Apr 6, 2026

Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor April 6, 2026

The Pear Of Anguish And Its Alleged Use As A Torture Device In Early Modern Europe

A rumored torture device developed in 17th-century Europe, the pear of anguish combined sexual violation and horrifying physical pain, making it one of history's most brutal instruments of agony.

By Wyatt Redd Apr 6, 2026

The Pear Of Anguish And Its Alleged Use As A Torture Device In Early Modern Europe

A rumored torture device developed in 17th-century Europe, the pear of anguish combined sexual violation and horrifying physical pain, making it one of history's most brutal instruments of agony.

By Wyatt Redd April 6, 2026

The Story Of Valentina Vassilyev, The 18th-Century Russian Woman Who Reportedly Gave Birth To 69 Children

Valentina Vassilyev holds the world record for "Most Prolific Mother" as she allegedly gave birth 27 times to 69 children between 1725 and 1765.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 6, 2026

The Story Of Valentina Vassilyev, The 18th-Century Russian Woman Who Reportedly Gave Birth To 69 Children

Valentina Vassilyev holds the world record for "Most Prolific Mother" as she allegedly gave birth 27 times to 69 children between 1725 and 1765.

By Genevieve Carlton April 6, 2026

The Baffling Story Of Ricky McCormick’s Unsolved Death And The Cryptic Notes Found On His Body

In 1999, Ricky McCormick's body was inexplicably found in a Missouri cornfield — along with two pages of coded notes that have never been deciphered to this day.

By Neil Patmore Apr 5, 2026

The Baffling Story Of Ricky McCormick’s Unsolved Death And The Cryptic Notes Found On His Body

In 1999, Ricky McCormick's body was inexplicably found in a Missouri cornfield — along with two pages of coded notes that have never been deciphered to this day.

By Neil Patmore April 5, 2026

What Happens When We Die? What It Feels Like, What Happens To Your Body, And More

No one knows what happens when we die, but here's what experts have gleaned from history and some near-death survivors who said they glimpsed the other side.

By Hannah McKennett Apr 5, 2026

What Happens When We Die? What It Feels Like, What Happens To Your Body, And More

No one knows what happens when we die, but here's what experts have gleaned from history and some near-death survivors who said they glimpsed the other side.

By Hannah McKennett April 5, 2026

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan Apr 5, 2026

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan April 5, 2026

How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? Inside The Stories Of His Victims

Between 1974 and 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy murdered 30 victims across seven states — but some experts believe we will never know how many people he actually killed.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 5, 2026

How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? Inside The Stories Of His Victims

Between 1974 and 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy murdered 30 victims across seven states — but some experts believe we will never know how many people he actually killed.

By Kaleena Fraga April 5, 2026

What Happened To Shelly Miscavige? Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Scientology’s ‘First Lady’

Michele Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, hasn't been seen in almost twenty years. There's plenty of cause for concern.

By All That's Interesting Apr 5, 2026

What Happened To Shelly Miscavige? Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Scientology’s ‘First Lady’

Michele Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, hasn't been seen in almost twenty years. There's plenty of cause for concern.

By All That's Interesting April 5, 2026

45 Colorized Wild West Photos That Bring The American Frontier To Life

These colorized Old West pictures show the frontier as it truly was, a land of sheriffs, outlaws, Native Americans, boomtowns, and wide-open prairies.

By John Kuroski Apr 4, 2026

45 Colorized Wild West Photos That Bring The American Frontier To Life

These colorized Old West pictures show the frontier as it truly was, a land of sheriffs, outlaws, Native Americans, boomtowns, and wide-open prairies.

By John Kuroski April 4, 2026