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Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 9, 2021

Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 9, 2021

Pennsylvania Treasure Hunters Claim The FBI Is Cheating Them Out Of A Cache Of Civil War Gold

Small-time treasure hunters Dennis and Kem Parada alerted the FBI to what they believed was a horde of stolen gold from 1863. They then claimed that the FBI squeezed them out of the search.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 9, 2021

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Pennsylvania Treasure Hunters Claim The FBI Is Cheating Them Out Of A Cache Of Civil War Gold

Small-time treasure hunters Dennis and Kem Parada alerted the FBI to what they believed was a horde of stolen gold from 1863. They then claimed that the FBI squeezed them out of the search.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 9, 2021

Mormon Manuscripts, Magic, And Murder: The Crimes Of Master Forger Mark Hofmann

Discover the true story of "Murder Among the Mormons," from Mark Hofmann's white salamander letter forgery to his 1985 bombings.

By Andrew Lenoir • Mar 5, 2021

Mormon Manuscripts, Magic, And Murder: The Crimes Of Master Forger Mark Hofmann

Discover the true story of "Murder Among the Mormons," from Mark Hofmann's white salamander letter forgery to his 1985 bombings.

By Andrew Lenoir • March 5, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 5, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 28 – Mar. 6

Cherokee Freedmen's rights finally recognized, Pompeii chariot unearthed, Al Capone's Prohibition-era moonshine still found.

By All That's Interesting • March 5, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 4, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 4, 2021

Inside Dr. Seuss’ History Of Racism That Explains Why Six Of His Books Were Discontinued

Dr. Seuss' beloved children's books have undergone a reexamination in recent years as many have found them rife with racist images and messaging.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 4, 2021

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Inside Dr. Seuss’ History Of Racism That Explains Why Six Of His Books Were Discontinued

Dr. Seuss' beloved children's books have undergone a reexamination in recent years as many have found them rife with racist images and messaging.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 4, 2021

The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 3, 2021

The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • March 3, 2021

Moonshine Barrel Linked To Al Capone Found In South Carolina’s ‘Hell Hole Swamp’

During Prohibition, Hell Hole Swamp was one of the biggest suppliers of illegal booze to Chicago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 3, 2021

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Moonshine Barrel Linked To Al Capone Found In South Carolina’s ‘Hell Hole Swamp’

During Prohibition, Hell Hole Swamp was one of the biggest suppliers of illegal booze to Chicago.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 3, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • March 2, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 2, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak • March 2, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 1, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • March 1, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 28, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 28, 2021