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Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • Feb 8, 2016

Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • February 8, 2016

Shocking Labor Practices That Were Legal In Charles Dickens’ Age

Charles Dickens devoted much of his life to writing about the struggles of the working class. On the eve of his birthday, we look back on the historically awful conditions that may have inspired him to write in the first place.

By Teresa Cantero • Feb 5, 2016

Shocking Labor Practices That Were Legal In Charles Dickens’ Age

Charles Dickens devoted much of his life to writing about the struggles of the working class. On the eve of his birthday, we look back on the historically awful conditions that may have inspired him to write in the first place.

By Teresa Cantero • February 5, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 4, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • February 4, 2016

4 Female Civil Rights Leaders You Didn’t Learn About in School

Most people know who Rosa Parks is — here are four other women in the Civil Rights Movement whose names you should know.

By Abby Norman • Feb 4, 2016

4 Female Civil Rights Leaders You Didn’t Learn About in School

Most people know who Rosa Parks is — here are four other women in the Civil Rights Movement whose names you should know.

By Abby Norman • February 4, 2016

Montgomery’s Road To Desegregation And The Freedom Walkers

For 381 straight days, virtually no people of color rode on Montgomery, Alabama buses — and it helped catalyze the entire American civil rights movement.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 3, 2016

Montgomery’s Road To Desegregation And The Freedom Walkers

For 381 straight days, virtually no people of color rode on Montgomery, Alabama buses — and it helped catalyze the entire American civil rights movement.

By Erin Kelly • February 3, 2016

5 Historical Examples Of Why “One Man, One Woman” Has Never Been The Only Option

Homosexuality is often regarded as aberrant behavior, but history shows us that this is a relatively recent phenomenon. We live in a world that is slowly granting the same rights to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Some have obviously—and publicly—balked at the gradual, legislative move toward equality, calling homosexuality and...

By Teresa Cantero • Feb 2, 2016

5 Historical Examples Of Why “One Man, One Woman” Has Never Been The Only Option

Homosexuality is often regarded as aberrant behavior, but history shows us that this is a relatively recent phenomenon. We live in a world that is slowly granting the same rights to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Some have obviously—and publicly—balked at the gradual, legislative move toward equality, calling homosexuality and...

By Teresa Cantero • February 2, 2016

The Six Dates That You Should Know For Black History Month

Black History Month starts today. Here's how it got started, and some dates you should know.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 1, 2016

The Six Dates That You Should Know For Black History Month

Black History Month starts today. Here's how it got started, and some dates you should know.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 1, 2016

5 Times The World Was On The Very Brink Of Nuclear Annihilation

It's astonishing how many times we've been on the cusp of Armageddon following the creation of the hydrogen bomb.

By John Schellhase • Jan 31, 2016

5 Times The World Was On The Very Brink Of Nuclear Annihilation

It's astonishing how many times we've been on the cusp of Armageddon following the creation of the hydrogen bomb.

By John Schellhase • January 31, 2016

The Four Forgotten Men Who Aided Adolf Hitler’s Rise To Power

Who's worse? The dictator who leads one of history's greatest waves of terror or the political schemers who put him in power for their own selfish ends? Read on and judge for yourself.

By John Kuroski • Jan 30, 2016

The Four Forgotten Men Who Aided Adolf Hitler’s Rise To Power

Who's worse? The dictator who leads one of history's greatest waves of terror or the political schemers who put him in power for their own selfish ends? Read on and judge for yourself.

By John Kuroski • January 30, 2016

The Curse Of January 30 — Could It Be The Worst Day In History?

Is any day in history as fraught with horrible events as January 30? From Hitler's rise to power to the assassination of Gandhi, these are some of the absolute worst.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 30, 2016

The Curse Of January 30 — Could It Be The Worst Day In History?

Is any day in history as fraught with horrible events as January 30? From Hitler's rise to power to the assassination of Gandhi, these are some of the absolute worst.

By Richard Stockton • January 30, 2016