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The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters And The Murder Trial That Divided 1930’s France

While the murders committed in February 1933 by the Papin sisters' were appalling, the treatment they experienced as servants by a wealthy French family made intellectuals see their case as a symbol for class struggle.

By Alexander Baldwin • Oct 31, 2021

The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters And The Murder Trial That Divided 1930’s France

While the murders committed in February 1933 by the Papin sisters' were appalling, the treatment they experienced as servants by a wealthy French family made intellectuals see their case as a symbol for class struggle.

By Alexander Baldwin • October 31, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Farah Pahlavi, The ‘Jackie Kennedy Of The Middle East’

Was Empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi the Marie Antoinette of her day or a forward-thinking leader unappreciated in her own time?

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 31, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Farah Pahlavi, The ‘Jackie Kennedy Of The Middle East’

Was Empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi the Marie Antoinette of her day or a forward-thinking leader unappreciated in her own time?

By Gina Dimuro • October 31, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2021

Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men

Before the horrors of Jeffrey Dahmer came to light, Larry Eyler targeted vulnerable young homosexuals across the American Midwest.

By Katie Serena • Oct 30, 2021

Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men

Before the horrors of Jeffrey Dahmer came to light, Larry Eyler targeted vulnerable young homosexuals across the American Midwest.

By Katie Serena • October 30, 2021

Inside The Hanoi Hilton, North Vietnam’s Torture Chamber For American POWs

The North Vietnamese called it the Hỏa Lò prison, while American POWs ironically dubbed it the "Hanoi Hilton." Hundreds were tortured there with meat hooks and iron chains — including John McCain.

By Hannah McKennett • Oct 30, 2021

Inside The Hanoi Hilton, North Vietnam’s Torture Chamber For American POWs

The North Vietnamese called it the Hỏa Lò prison, while American POWs ironically dubbed it the "Hanoi Hilton." Hundreds were tortured there with meat hooks and iron chains — including John McCain.

By Hannah McKennett • October 30, 2021

Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 30, 2021

Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro • October 30, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • October 29, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 28, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 28, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak • October 27, 2021