History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

How The Hale-Bopp Comet Became A Global Sensation In 1997 — And Inspired Tragedy

A spectacularly bright comet that flew close to Earth, Hale-Bopp thrilled scientists and amateur astronomers alike. Sadly, it also led 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult to commit mass suicide.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 21, 2025

How The Hale-Bopp Comet Became A Global Sensation In 1997 — And Inspired Tragedy

A spectacularly bright comet that flew close to Earth, Hale-Bopp thrilled scientists and amateur astronomers alike. Sadly, it also led 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult to commit mass suicide.

By Genevieve Carlton July 21, 2025

A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 21, 2025

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A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga July 21, 2025

Archaeologists Find African American Cemetery With 70 Graves Underneath A Parking Lot In Florida

The land formerly belonged to a Black church. When the church was sold in 1955, most of its graves were moved but residents always said dozens of unmarked graves had been left behind.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 21, 2025

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Archaeologists Find African American Cemetery With 70 Graves Underneath A Parking Lot In Florida

The land formerly belonged to a Black church. When the church was sold in 1955, most of its graves were moved but residents always said dozens of unmarked graves had been left behind.

By Natasha Ishak July 21, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton Jul 20, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton July 20, 2025

Why Mount Everest Is Littered With The Dead Bodies Of More Than 200 Fallen Climbers

Because it's too dangerous to retrieve the hundreds of dead bodies on Mount Everest's icy slopes, most climbers remain right where they fell when they were trying to summit Earth's tallest peak.

By Katie Serena Jul 20, 2025

Why Mount Everest Is Littered With The Dead Bodies Of More Than 200 Fallen Climbers

Because it's too dangerous to retrieve the hundreds of dead bodies on Mount Everest's icy slopes, most climbers remain right where they fell when they were trying to summit Earth's tallest peak.

By Katie Serena July 20, 2025

Haunting Photos Of The Kennedy Assassination That Capture The Full Scope Of The Tragedy

These rarely-seen pictures of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, autopsy, and funeral reveal the full story of the shooting in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 that shook America to its core.

By John Kuroski Jul 20, 2025

Haunting Photos Of The Kennedy Assassination That Capture The Full Scope Of The Tragedy

By John Kuroski July 20, 2025

The Grisly Story Of The Cadaver Synod, When A Pope’s Rotting Corpse Was Put On Trial

In 897 C.E., the corpse of Pope Formosus was exhumed and put on trial by one of his successors, Pope Stephen VI — and Formosus was found guilty.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 20, 2025

The Grisly Story Of The Cadaver Synod, When A Pope’s Rotting Corpse Was Put On Trial

In 897 C.E., the corpse of Pope Formosus was exhumed and put on trial by one of his successors, Pope Stephen VI — and Formosus was found guilty.

By Genevieve Carlton July 20, 2025

55 Of History’s Creepiest Pictures — And Their Equally Disturbing Backstories

From disturbing images of feral children and shrunken heads to haunting pictures of human experiments and murderous cults, see the creepiest photographs that plumb the dark side of history.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 20, 2025

55 Of History’s Creepiest Pictures — And Their Equally Disturbing Backstories

From disturbing images of feral children and shrunken heads to haunting pictures of human experiments and murderous cults, see the creepiest photographs that plumb the dark side of history.

By Marco Margaritoff July 20, 2025

Bullies, Reform School, And Street Fighting: How Mike Tyson’s Childhood Turned Him Into A Boxing Champion

Mike Tyson's childhood was spent in a rough part of Brooklyn, where he was harassed by neighborhood bullies and eventually sent to reform school — where he learned how to box.

By Austin Harvey Jul 19, 2025

Bullies, Reform School, And Street Fighting: How Mike Tyson’s Childhood Turned Him Into A Boxing Champion

Mike Tyson's childhood was spent in a rough part of Brooklyn, where he was harassed by neighborhood bullies and eventually sent to reform school — where he learned how to box.

By Austin Harvey July 19, 2025

The Inside Story Of The Copacabana, The Iconic New York City Nightclub Run By The Mob

A favorite haunt of both mobsters and celebrities in the mid-20th century, the Copacabana has since been featured in several Mafia movies that have helped keep its legacy alive.

By Austin Harvey Jul 18, 2025

The Inside Story Of The Copacabana, The Iconic New York City Nightclub Run By The Mob

A favorite haunt of both mobsters and celebrities in the mid-20th century, the Copacabana has since been featured in several Mafia movies that have helped keep its legacy alive.

By Austin Harvey July 18, 2025