modern history

The Painfully Sticky History Of Being Tarred And Feathered

Though tarring and feathering is closely associated with the vigilante justice of the American Revolution, it actually originated in the 12th century and was practiced throughout history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 2, 2023

The Painfully Sticky History Of Being Tarred And Feathered

Though tarring and feathering is closely associated with the vigilante justice of the American Revolution, it actually originated in the 12th century and was practiced throughout history.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 2, 2023

The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2023

The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2023

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Tommy Lynn Sells, The Sexual Psychopath Who May Have Killed 70 People

After a 10-year-old surviving victim named Krystal Surles escaped Tommy Lynn Sells' clutches, the infamous American serial killer was soon captured and sentenced to death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 30, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Tommy Lynn Sells, The Sexual Psychopath Who May Have Killed 70 People

After a 10-year-old surviving victim named Krystal Surles escaped Tommy Lynn Sells' clutches, the infamous American serial killer was soon captured and sentenced to death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 30, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • Nov 30, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • November 30, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2023

The Unbelievable True Story Of Angus Barbieri, The Man Who Went 382 Days Without Eating

Angus Barbieri consumed nothing but vitamins and zero-calorie beverages for over a year while on history’s longest fast — which helped him lose 276 pounds.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 28, 2023

The Unbelievable True Story Of Angus Barbieri, The Man Who Went 382 Days Without Eating

Angus Barbieri consumed nothing but vitamins and zero-calorie beverages for over a year while on history’s longest fast — which helped him lose 276 pounds.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 28, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

Inside The Brave Life And Horrifying Death Of Undercover DEA Agent Kiki Camarena

After Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was found out by the Guadalajara cartel in 1985, he was kidnapped and tortured to death over the course of three days. Later, the anti-drug campaign known as Red Ribbon Week was established in his honor.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 25, 2023

Inside The Brave Life And Horrifying Death Of Undercover DEA Agent Kiki Camarena

After Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was found out by the Guadalajara cartel in 1985, he was kidnapped and tortured to death over the course of three days. Later, the anti-drug campaign known as Red Ribbon Week was established in his honor.

By Leah Silverman • November 25, 2023

21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From Southern Gothic To Slow Burn

These enthralling history podcasts highlight lesser-known stories that didn't show up in your textbooks.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 22, 2023

21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From Southern Gothic To Slow Burn

These enthralling history podcasts highlight lesser-known stories that didn't show up in your textbooks.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 22, 2023