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The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 5, 2023

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 5, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2023

Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983, after steadily poisoning herself with ipecac syrup, which she was using to try to maintain her weight while struggling with an eating disorder.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 30, 2023

Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983, after steadily poisoning herself with ipecac syrup, which she was using to try to maintain her weight while struggling with an eating disorder.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 30, 2023

Who Is Henry Tandey, ‘The Man Who Didn’t Shoot Hitler’?

Adolf Hitler claimed that British war hero Henry Tandey nearly killed him during World War I, then changed his mind at the last moment. But did Hitler make this story up?

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 30, 2023

Who Is Henry Tandey, ‘The Man Who Didn’t Shoot Hitler’?

Adolf Hitler claimed that British war hero Henry Tandey nearly killed him during World War I, then changed his mind at the last moment. But did Hitler make this story up?

By Daniel Rennie • January 30, 2023

Angela Hitler Was The Führer’s Half-Sister — And The Mother Of His Teenage Love Interest

Angela Hitler was the Führer's favorite sister who remained loyal to him even after he began a romantic relationship with Angela's daughter, Geli Raubal.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Jan 29, 2023

Angela Hitler Was The Führer’s Half-Sister — And The Mother Of His Teenage Love Interest

Angela Hitler was the Führer's favorite sister who remained loyal to him even after he began a romantic relationship with Angela's daughter, Geli Raubal.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • January 29, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2023

Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Mother? The Little-Known Story Of Klara Hitler

The devoted mother of Adolf Hitler, Klara Hitler died of cancer in December 1907 while in the care of a Jewish doctor, leading some to speculate that this tragedy set the future dictator on his deadly path.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 26, 2023

Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Mother? The Little-Known Story Of Klara Hitler

The devoted mother of Adolf Hitler, Klara Hitler died of cancer in December 1907 while in the care of a Jewish doctor, leading some to speculate that this tragedy set the future dictator on his deadly path.

By Gina Dimuro • January 26, 2023

The Death Of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious’ Doomed Girlfriend

One of the most infamous punk-rock groupies, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen was found fatally stabbed at the Chelsea Hotel in 1978. Was her boyfriend Sid Vicious to blame?

By Katie Serena • Jan 25, 2023

The Death Of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious’ Doomed Girlfriend

One of the most infamous punk-rock groupies, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen was found fatally stabbed at the Chelsea Hotel in 1978. Was her boyfriend Sid Vicious to blame?

By Katie Serena • January 25, 2023

How A Stretch Of Road Between Kuwait And Iraq Became Known As The ‘Highway Of Death’

At the close of the Persian Gulf War, American forces carried out a 10-hour bombardment on Highway 80 that left hundreds dead and destroyed up to 2,700 vehicles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 25, 2023

How A Stretch Of Road Between Kuwait And Iraq Became Known As The ‘Highway Of Death’

At the close of the Persian Gulf War, American forces carried out a 10-hour bombardment on Highway 80 that left hundreds dead and destroyed up to 2,700 vehicles.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 25, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster — And How It Could Have Been Avoided

Millions around the world watched on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia was ripped apart upon re-entry, and NASA investigations later revealed that the tragedy was likely preventable.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 23, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster — And How It Could Have Been Avoided

Millions around the world watched on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia was ripped apart upon re-entry, and NASA investigations later revealed that the tragedy was likely preventable.

By Austin Harvey • January 23, 2023