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Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Sajida Talfah, The Widow Of Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein and Sajida Talfah were together for 43 years following their arranged marriage, but she has maintained a low profile since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 14, 2018

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Sajida Talfah, The Widow Of Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein and Sajida Talfah were together for 43 years following their arranged marriage, but she has maintained a low profile since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

By Gina Dimuro • June 14, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2018

The Aral Sea Was Once A Desert Oasis – Now It’s Just A Desert

At its peak, the Aral Sea's fishing industry employed 40,000 people. Those jobs vanished when the sea itself did.

By William DeLong • May 2, 2018

The Aral Sea Was Once A Desert Oasis – Now It’s Just A Desert

At its peak, the Aral Sea's fishing industry employed 40,000 people. Those jobs vanished when the sea itself did.

By William DeLong • May 2, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 22, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • February 22, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 16, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 16, 2018

Scientists Discover Oldest Human Fossil Found Outside Africa

The discovery of the jawbone could help scientists understand human migration patterns and breeding between homo sapiens, hominids, and Neanderthals.

By Katie Serena • Jan 25, 2018

Scientists Discover Oldest Human Fossil Found Outside Africa

The discovery of the jawbone could help scientists understand human migration patterns and breeding between homo sapiens, hominids, and Neanderthals.

By Katie Serena • January 25, 2018

How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

Uli Derickson saved dozens of lives acting as a peacemaker after Hezbollah members hijacked TWA Flight 847.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 18, 2017

How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

Uli Derickson saved dozens of lives acting as a peacemaker after Hezbollah members hijacked TWA Flight 847.

By Wyatt Redd • December 18, 2017

Meet The Ghoulish Salt Mummies That Were Frozen In Time

It is believed the Saltmen were working in a mine over 1700 years ago when it collapsed on them.

By Katie Serena • Oct 17, 2017

Meet The Ghoulish Salt Mummies That Were Frozen In Time

It is believed the Saltmen were working in a mine over 1700 years ago when it collapsed on them.

By Katie Serena • October 17, 2017

British Punk Rocker Turned ISIS Recruiter, The ‘White Widow,’ Killed In Syria

Sally-Anne Jones, who was once a member of an all-girl punk band, joined ISIS after converting to Islam and traveling to Syria in 2013.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 12, 2017

British Punk Rocker Turned ISIS Recruiter, The ‘White Widow,’ Killed In Syria

Sally-Anne Jones, who was once a member of an all-girl punk band, joined ISIS after converting to Islam and traveling to Syria in 2013.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 12, 2017

New ISIS Training Video Reveals Bizarre Training Methods

Despite this ridiculous training method, ISIS remains a serious problem in Yemen, attacking both sides of the civil war raging in the small nation.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 11, 2017

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New ISIS Training Video Reveals Bizarre Training Methods

Despite this ridiculous training method, ISIS remains a serious problem in Yemen, attacking both sides of the civil war raging in the small nation.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 11, 2017