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The Creepiest Abandoned Prisons In The World

From the infamous Alcatraz
 prison to a haunted prison in West Virginia, a fascinating look at the creepiest abandoned prisons in the world.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 14, 2012

The Creepiest Abandoned Prisons In The World

From the infamous Alcatraz
 prison to a haunted prison in West Virginia, a fascinating look at the creepiest abandoned prisons in the world.

By All That's Interesting • June 14, 2012

History’s Most Prolific Women

Despite the hollow maxim that men run the world, history has given us a handful of prolific women who have aided in defining it.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 8, 2012

History’s Most Prolific Women

Despite the hollow maxim that men run the world, history has given us a handful of prolific women who have aided in defining it.

By All That's Interesting • June 8, 2012

John Quincy Adams, The First President To Be Photographed

Taken by Philip Haas in 1843, John Quincy Adams was captured in his family home is the oldest surviving photograph of a United States President.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 1, 2012

John Quincy Adams, The First President To Be Photographed

Taken by Philip Haas in 1843, John Quincy Adams was captured in his family home is the oldest surviving photograph of a United States President.

By All That's Interesting • June 1, 2012

The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall

A timeline and history of the Berlin Wall, one of the most memorable emblems of the Cold War that divided much of the world in half.

By Savannah Cox • May 23, 2012

The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall

A timeline and history of the Berlin Wall, one of the most memorable emblems of the Cold War that divided much of the world in half.

By Savannah Cox • May 23, 2012

The Fascinating Stories Of History’s Strangest Recorded Deaths

From decapitation by beard to the nosebleed that killed Attila the Hun, a look at the incredible stories behind history's strangest deaths.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 15, 2012

The Fascinating Stories Of History’s Strangest Recorded Deaths

From decapitation by beard to the nosebleed that killed Attila the Hun, a look at the incredible stories behind history's strangest deaths.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 15, 2012

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches: The Ten Commandments, Moses As religious history goes, this one’s a biggie. Moses delivered this speech regarding God’s Ten Commandments, which define ethics and worship in Judaism and most forms of Christianity. For those unfamiliar with the story, God inscribed the commandments on two tablets, which...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 11, 2012

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches

Ancient History’s Greatest Speeches: The Ten Commandments, Moses As religious history goes, this one’s a biggie. Moses delivered this speech regarding God’s Ten Commandments, which define ethics and worship in Judaism and most forms of Christianity. For those unfamiliar with the story, God inscribed the commandments on two tablets, which...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 11, 2012

The Five Weirdest Fashion Trends In Human History

From 20-inch tall platforms to Byzantine mullets, fashion certainly has had some peculiar hits.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2012

The Five Weirdest Fashion Trends In Human History

From 20-inch tall platforms to Byzantine mullets, fashion certainly has had some peculiar hits.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2012

The 7 Greatest Speeches In Modern History

From Nelson Mandela to Abraham Lincoln, these revered leaders' words remain poignant and powerful decades after they were first uttered.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 3, 2012

The 7 Greatest Speeches In Modern History

From Nelson Mandela to Abraham Lincoln, these revered leaders' words remain poignant and powerful decades after they were first uttered.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 3, 2012

Five Incredible Examples Of Ancient Architecture

Stunning examples of ancient architecture, from the pyramids to Peru.

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 16, 2012

Five Incredible Examples Of Ancient Architecture

Stunning examples of ancient architecture, from the pyramids to Peru.

By Mamta Bhatt • April 16, 2012

The Five Best Insults In History

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down....

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 8, 2012

The Five Best Insults In History

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down....

By Mamta Bhatt • April 8, 2012