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The 1933 Double Eagle Just Became The Most Expensive Coin In The World

Designed by August Saint-Gaudens, the 1933 golden double eagle coin was worth $20 when it was minted. But now it's sold for $18.9 million, making it the most valuable coin in the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 14, 2021

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The 1933 Double Eagle Just Became The Most Expensive Coin In The World

Designed by August Saint-Gaudens, the 1933 golden double eagle coin was worth $20 when it was minted. But now it's sold for $18.9 million, making it the most valuable coin in the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 14, 2021

This Week In History News, Jun. 6 – 12

Last remaining liberator of Auschwitz passes away, ancient Greek jar used for curses unearthed, and evidence of Stone Age dance parties uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 11, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jun. 6 – 12

Last remaining liberator of Auschwitz passes away, ancient Greek jar used for curses unearthed, and evidence of Stone Age dance parties uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • June 11, 2021

This Native American Tribe Just Bought Back An Island — 160 Years After Maine Stole It From Them

The Passamaquoddy people were granted ownership of Pine Island after they supported colonists during the Revolutionary War, but later generations reneged on the promise.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 11, 2021

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This Native American Tribe Just Bought Back An Island — 160 Years After Maine Stole It From Them

The Passamaquoddy people were granted ownership of Pine Island after they supported colonists during the Revolutionary War, but later generations reneged on the promise.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 11, 2021

How An Ordinary English Pointer Became A Decorated World War II Soldier

Born in Shanghai just before the war, Judy the dog was adopted by British sailors and protected them across Indonesia — where she became the only animal imprisoned as a POW.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

How An Ordinary English Pointer Became A Decorated World War II Soldier

Born in Shanghai just before the war, Judy the dog was adopted by British sailors and protected them across Indonesia — where she became the only animal imprisoned as a POW.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021

Inside Room 39, North Korea’s Mysterious State-Run Slush Fund

Room 39 allegedly uses money from drug smuggling, money laundering, and human trafficking to keep North Korean elites living in luxury.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 10, 2021

Inside Room 39, North Korea’s Mysterious State-Run Slush Fund

Room 39 allegedly uses money from drug smuggling, money laundering, and human trafficking to keep North Korean elites living in luxury.

By Morgan Dunn • June 10, 2021

11 Nikola Tesla Inventions That Cemented His Place As One Of History’s Greatest Minds

Throughout his storied yet tragic life, Nikola Tesla invented hundreds of devices and processes that changed our world, from the Tesla coil to the induction motor.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 10, 2021

11 Nikola Tesla Inventions That Cemented His Place As One Of History’s Greatest Minds

Throughout his storied yet tragic life, Nikola Tesla invented hundreds of devices and processes that changed our world, from the Tesla coil to the induction motor.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 10, 2021

The Outrageous Story Of Amelia Bloomer And The Fashion Trend That Infuriated Victorian Men

In 1851, an American editor named Amelia Bloomer wrote an article in support of female pantaloons — inspiring women to wear a controversial garment called "bloomers."

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 9, 2021

The Outrageous Story Of Amelia Bloomer And The Fashion Trend That Infuriated Victorian Men

In 1851, an American editor named Amelia Bloomer wrote an article in support of female pantaloons — inspiring women to wear a controversial garment called "bloomers."

By Genevieve Carlton • June 9, 2021

The Principality Of Sealand: The 0.004 Square Kilometer ‘Country’ Off The Coast Of England

Created by a disgruntled pirate radio broadcaster named Paddy Roy Bates in 1967, Sealand is an unrecognized micronation in the North Sea with its own constitution, national flag, and passport.

By William DeLong • Jun 9, 2021

The Principality Of Sealand: The 0.004 Square Kilometer ‘Country’ Off The Coast Of England

Created by a disgruntled pirate radio broadcaster named Paddy Roy Bates in 1967, Sealand is an unrecognized micronation in the North Sea with its own constitution, national flag, and passport.

By William DeLong • June 9, 2021

33 Photos That Reveal The Hippie Haven Of Goa In The 1960s And ’70s

During the counterculture era, a tiny Indian state became home to European and American hippies who wanted to flee the West.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 8, 2021

33 Photos That Reveal The Hippie Haven Of Goa In The 1960s And ’70s

During the counterculture era, a tiny Indian state became home to European and American hippies who wanted to flee the West.

By Erin Kelly • June 8, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning • Jun 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning • June 7, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 6, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • June 6, 2021