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The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 10, 2022

The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 10, 2022

99 Stunning Colorized Photos That Breathe New Life Into The Past

From Malcolm X and Albert Einstein to the Civil War and the Great Depression, these colorized old photographs bring history to life like never before.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 10, 2022

99 Stunning Colorized Photos That Breathe New Life Into The Past

From Malcolm X and Albert Einstein to the Civil War and the Great Depression, these colorized old photographs bring history to life like never before.

By Erin Kelly • March 10, 2022

Inside The Chippendales Murders And The Horrific Crimes Of Steve Banerjee

Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee was dangerously obsessed with protecting the success of his male stripper troupe — and turned to murder and arson in order to do so.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 10, 2022

Inside The Chippendales Murders And The Horrific Crimes Of Steve Banerjee

Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee was dangerously obsessed with protecting the success of his male stripper troupe — and turned to murder and arson in order to do so.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 10, 2022

How Abby Hernandez Survived Nine Months Trapped Inside Her Kidnapper’s Homemade Prison — Then Escaped

Abigail Hernandez was only 14 years old when she was abducted by Nathaniel Kibby while walking home from school before being held in a windowless storage container just 30 miles from her New Hampshire home.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 9, 2022

How Abby Hernandez Survived Nine Months Trapped Inside Her Kidnapper’s Homemade Prison — Then Escaped

Abigail Hernandez was only 14 years old when she was abducted by Nathaniel Kibby while walking home from school before being held in a windowless storage container just 30 miles from her New Hampshire home.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 9, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Sheila Caffell, The Woman Whose Brother Framed Her For Killing Their Entire Family

For more than a month after the brutal 1985 murders at White House Farm in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, England, Jeremy Bamber convinced police that his sister Sheila Caffell had killed their family before turning the gun on herself.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 9, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Sheila Caffell, The Woman Whose Brother Framed Her For Killing Their Entire Family

For more than a month after the brutal 1985 murders at White House Farm in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, England, Jeremy Bamber convinced police that his sister Sheila Caffell had killed their family before turning the gun on herself.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 9, 2022

This Centuries-Old ‘Mermaid’ Mummy Housed In A Japanese Temple Is Finally Being Studied By Scientists

While many have worshipped the bizarre specimen for its purported powers of everlasting life, others believe it's a man-made creation.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 9, 2022

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This Centuries-Old ‘Mermaid’ Mummy Housed In A Japanese Temple Is Finally Being Studied By Scientists

While many have worshipped the bizarre specimen for its purported powers of everlasting life, others believe it's a man-made creation.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 9, 2022

How Julia Child Went From World War 2 Spy To Beloved Celebrity Chef

While most people know her as a master chef, Julia Child also served as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services, where she collected and analyzed top-secret intelligence.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 9, 2022

How Julia Child Went From World War 2 Spy To Beloved Celebrity Chef

While most people know her as a master chef, Julia Child also served as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services, where she collected and analyzed top-secret intelligence.

By Natasha Ishak • March 9, 2022

Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 9, 2022

Why Was The Eiffel Tower Built? Inside Its Controversial Construction

When the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it was designed to be the main attraction of the World's Fair — but most Parisians hated it.

By Natasha Ishak • March 9, 2022

The Disappearance Of Brittanee Drexel, The 17-Year-Old Spring Breaker Who Vanished While Partying In Myrtle Beach

Even though her parents forbade her to go on the trip, Brittanee Drexel went anyway — and three days later, she vanished outside her friend’s hotel.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 8, 2022

The Disappearance Of Brittanee Drexel, The 17-Year-Old Spring Breaker Who Vanished While Partying In Myrtle Beach

Even though her parents forbade her to go on the trip, Brittanee Drexel went anyway — and three days later, she vanished outside her friend’s hotel.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 8, 2022

Inside Breatharianism, The Bizarre Belief That Humans Don’t Need Food Or Water To Survive

Also known as inedia, breatharianism is a pseudoscientific practice promoted by gurus who insist that they can live off "pranic light" — which is contained in the air.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 8, 2022

Inside Breatharianism, The Bizarre Belief That Humans Don’t Need Food Or Water To Survive

Also known as inedia, breatharianism is a pseudoscientific practice promoted by gurus who insist that they can live off "pranic light" — which is contained in the air.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 8, 2022