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Biddy Mason, The Enslaved Woman Who Sued Her Master For Freedom — And Became A Real Estate Tycoon

After winning her freedom in 1856, Biddy Mason invested in large tracts of land in downtown L.A., and she used her growing fortune to assist the city’s poorest people.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 30, 2021

Biddy Mason, The Enslaved Woman Who Sued Her Master For Freedom — And Became A Real Estate Tycoon

After winning her freedom in 1856, Biddy Mason invested in large tracts of land in downtown L.A., and she used her growing fortune to assist the city’s poorest people.

By Genevieve Carlton September 30, 2021

11 Real-Life Vigilante Stories Of Ordinary Citizens Taking Justice Into Their Own Hands

From the "Alaskan Avenger" who attacked pedophiles with a hammer to the "Revenge Mother" who fatally shot her daughter's killer in the middle of his trial, discover some of the most shocking true stories of vigilante justice.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 29, 2021

11 Real-Life Vigilante Stories Of Ordinary Citizens Taking Justice Into Their Own Hands

By Marco Margaritoff September 29, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The Demon Midwife Who Terrorized 1940s Tokyo

Miyuki Ishikawa may have thought she was acting out of mercy when she killed over 100 babies — but she nevertheless might be history's deadliest female serial killer.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Sep 29, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The Demon Midwife Who Terrorized 1940s Tokyo

Miyuki Ishikawa may have thought she was acting out of mercy when she killed over 100 babies — but she nevertheless might be history's deadliest female serial killer.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo September 29, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 28, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga September 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton September 28, 2021

The Epic Drinking Regimen Of Winston Churchill

A morning whiskey "mouthwash," a bottle of champagne at lunch, drink-offs with President Roosevelt. All in a day's work for U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

By Kara Goldfarb Sep 28, 2021

The Epic Drinking Regimen Of Winston Churchill

A morning whiskey "mouthwash," a bottle of champagne at lunch, drink-offs with President Roosevelt. All in a day's work for U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

By Kara Goldfarb September 28, 2021

69 Woodstock Photos That Will Take You To The 1960s’ Most Iconic Music Festival

From Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia to the 400,000 hippies in attendance, these pictures from Woodstock 1969 capture the free spirit of this historic event.

By Alexander Baldwin Sep 28, 2021

69 Woodstock Photos That Will Take You To The 1960s’ Most Iconic Music Festival

From Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia to the 400,000 hippies in attendance, these pictures from Woodstock 1969 capture the free spirit of this historic event.

By Alexander Baldwin September 28, 2021

Meet Félix Rodríguez, The CIA Operative Who Captured Che Guevara And May Have Tortured A DEA Agent

Félix Ismael Rodríguez spent his life as a special agent with the CIA fighting communism in Central and South America — and got his hands very dirty along the way.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 27, 2021

Meet Félix Rodríguez, The CIA Operative Who Captured Che Guevara And May Have Tortured A DEA Agent

Félix Ismael Rodríguez spent his life as a special agent with the CIA fighting communism in Central and South America — and got his hands very dirty along the way.

By Marco Margaritoff September 27, 2021

Inside The Remarkable Life And Shocking Death Of Yukio Mishima

Yukio Mishima was the most renowned author in Japan before he descended into political extremism and attempted a failed coup that ended with him committing ritual suicide.

By Morgan Dunn Sep 27, 2021

Inside The Remarkable Life And Shocking Death Of Yukio Mishima

Yukio Mishima was the most renowned author in Japan before he descended into political extremism and attempted a failed coup that ended with him committing ritual suicide.

By Morgan Dunn September 27, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Virginia Hall, The One-Legged Spy Who Tormented The Nazis

Despite being an amputee, Virginia Hall bolstered the Allied resistance in France so successfully that the Gestapo launched special missions just to find her. They never did.

By Morgan Dunn Sep 27, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Virginia Hall, The One-Legged Spy Who Tormented The Nazis

Despite being an amputee, Virginia Hall bolstered the Allied resistance in France so successfully that the Gestapo launched special missions just to find her. They never did.

By Morgan Dunn September 27, 2021

Víctor Jara Was A Beloved Chilean Folk Singer — Then He Was Murdered For His Music

Often described as the voice of Chile’s poor, Víctor Jara was brutally tortured and executed during the military coup that installed General Augusto Pinochet as dictator in 1973.

By Morgan Dunn Sep 27, 2021

Víctor Jara Was A Beloved Chilean Folk Singer — Then He Was Murdered For His Music

Often described as the voice of Chile’s poor, Víctor Jara was brutally tortured and executed during the military coup that installed General Augusto Pinochet as dictator in 1973.

By Morgan Dunn September 27, 2021