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Inside The History Of Tickle Torture, One Of The World’s Most Bizarre Punishments

Over the centuries, tickle torture has been used by everyone from the Romans to the Nazis to punish or interrogate prisoners.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 26, 2024

Inside The History Of Tickle Torture, One Of The World’s Most Bizarre Punishments

Over the centuries, tickle torture has been used by everyone from the Romans to the Nazis to punish or interrogate prisoners.

By Amber Morgan • December 26, 2024

Teddy Bears, Pet Rocks, And Tickle Me Elmo: Look Through 101 Of The Most Popular Christmas Toys From The Past Century

These toys were at the top of children's Christmas lists between 1923 and 2023 — and some of them even sparked shopping frenzies.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 25, 2024

Teddy Bears, Pet Rocks, And Tickle Me Elmo: Look Through 101 Of The Most Popular Christmas Toys From The Past Century

These toys were at the top of children's Christmas lists between 1923 and 2023 — and some of them even sparked shopping frenzies.

By All That's Interesting • December 25, 2024

66 Colorized Vintage Christmas Photos That Will Make You Feel Merry And Bright

Though gifts were much simpler than modern-day presents, with many children receiving dolls, train sets, and stuffed animals, the joy of Christmas morning was clearer than ever.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 25, 2024

66 Colorized Vintage Christmas Photos That Will Make You Feel Merry And Bright

Though gifts were much simpler than modern-day presents, with many children receiving dolls, train sets, and stuffed animals, the joy of Christmas morning was clearer than ever.

By Austin Harvey • December 25, 2024

The Wild Story Of The Eggnog Riot, When A Drunken Christmas Party At West Point Nearly Turned To Outright Mutiny

In 1826, several West Point cadets snuck alcohol onto campus to celebrate Christmas — but the so-called Eggnog Riot quickly got out of hand and 19 cadets were expelled.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 24, 2024

The Wild Story Of The Eggnog Riot, When A Drunken Christmas Party At West Point Nearly Turned To Outright Mutiny

In 1826, several West Point cadets snuck alcohol onto campus to celebrate Christmas — but the so-called Eggnog Riot quickly got out of hand and 19 cadets were expelled.

By Amber Morgan • December 24, 2024

How The Terrifying Count Orlok Helped Transform The Modern Vampire Myth

First introduced in the 1922 German silent film Nosferatu, Count Orlok sparked numerous controversies over his similarities to Dracula — and even inspired rumors that the actor who played him was a real vampire.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2024

How The Terrifying Count Orlok Helped Transform The Modern Vampire Myth

First introduced in the 1922 German silent film Nosferatu, Count Orlok sparked numerous controversies over his similarities to Dracula — and even inspired rumors that the actor who played him was a real vampire.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2024

The Biggest Archaeology Stories Of 2024, From A ‘Marge Simpson’ Sarcophagus To An Ancient Stone Tablet

These monumental discoveries left even the experts stunned.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 24, 2024

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The Biggest Archaeology Stories Of 2024, From A ‘Marge Simpson’ Sarcophagus To An Ancient Stone Tablet

These monumental discoveries left even the experts stunned.

By Austin Harvey • December 24, 2024

The Incredible History Of The Shotel Sword, The Fearsome Weapon Of Ethiopia

A double-edged, curved blade that measured about 40 inches long, the shotel was famously wielded by Ethiopian warriors for centuries.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 23, 2024

The Incredible History Of The Shotel Sword, The Fearsome Weapon Of Ethiopia

A double-edged, curved blade that measured about 40 inches long, the shotel was famously wielded by Ethiopian warriors for centuries.

By Amber Morgan • December 23, 2024

Dragons Appear In Tales From Many Cultures — But Are They Real?

Various cultures throughout history believed in dragons, likely as a way to explain fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 23, 2024

Dragons Appear In Tales From Many Cultures — But Are They Real?

Various cultures throughout history believed in dragons, likely as a way to explain fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

By Austin Harvey • December 23, 2024

Archaeologists Unearth The 1,200-Year-Old Graves Of High-Status Viking Women In Norway

Fine jewelry, rare coins, and other treasures found in the graves of three Viking women dating to the ninth century C.E. suggest the women were wealthy and held high status in their community.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 23, 2024

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Archaeologists Unearth The 1,200-Year-Old Graves Of High-Status Viking Women In Norway

Fine jewelry, rare coins, and other treasures found in the graves of three Viking women dating to the ninth century C.E. suggest the women were wealthy and held high status in their community.

By Austin Harvey • December 23, 2024

1,500-Year-Old Shipwreck Filled With 10,000 Ceramic Plates Discovered Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Dating to the fifth century C.E., the ship is believed to have sunk during a storm while transporting its massive load of ceramics across the Aegean Sea.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 23, 2024

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1,500-Year-Old Shipwreck Filled With 10,000 Ceramic Plates Discovered Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Dating to the fifth century C.E., the ship is believed to have sunk during a storm while transporting its massive load of ceramics across the Aegean Sea.

By Amber Morgan • December 23, 2024