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The Heroic Yet Tragic Life Of Patrice Lumumba, The Martyr Of Congolese Independence

In June 1960, Patrice Émery Lumumba was elected the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Just months later, he was murdered.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 21, 2021

The Heroic Yet Tragic Life Of Patrice Lumumba, The Martyr Of Congolese Independence

In June 1960, Patrice Émery Lumumba was elected the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Just months later, he was murdered.

By Morgan Dunn June 21, 2021

A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 21, 2021

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A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga June 21, 2021

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President Biden Just Signed A Bill Making Juneteenth The First New Federal Holiday In Decades

Juneteenth National Independence Day is the United States' first new national holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It will be celebrated annually every June 19.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 18, 2021

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President Biden Just Signed A Bill Making Juneteenth The First New Federal Holiday In Decades

Juneteenth National Independence Day is the United States' first new national holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It will be celebrated annually every June 19.

By Marco Margaritoff June 18, 2021

Inside The Enduring Hunt For The Mysterious Oak Island Treasure

For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have flocked to Oak Island in search of pirate gold — which is said to be buried in the "Money Pit" on the Nova Scotia isle.

By Kara Goldfarb Jun 17, 2021

Inside The Enduring Hunt For The Mysterious Oak Island Treasure

For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have flocked to Oak Island in search of pirate gold — which is said to be buried in the "Money Pit" on the Nova Scotia isle.

By Kara Goldfarb June 17, 2021

Peruvians Re-Weave 500-Year-Old Incan Bridge That Fell Into River During COVID-19

Peruvians usually gather ever June to destroy and rebuild the bridge but were prevented from doing so last year.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 16, 2021

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Peruvians Re-Weave 500-Year-Old Incan Bridge That Fell Into River During COVID-19

Peruvians usually gather ever June to destroy and rebuild the bridge but were prevented from doing so last year.

By Kaleena Fraga June 16, 2021

The Dark Watchers: The Humanoid Phantoms That Haunt The Hikers Of California’s Big Sur

For the last 300 years, locals and tourists alike have told chilling tales of the Dark Watchers, massive specters that can make a person disappear with just a glance.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 15, 2021

The Dark Watchers: The Humanoid Phantoms That Haunt The Hikers Of California’s Big Sur

For the last 300 years, locals and tourists alike have told chilling tales of the Dark Watchers, massive specters that can make a person disappear with just a glance.

By Marco Margaritoff June 15, 2021

Joe Metheny, The Killer Who Made His Victims Into Burgers – And Sold Them To Unsuspecting Customers

Though police only connected him to three murders, Joseph Roy Metheny claimed to have slaughtered a total of 13 victims, some of whom he allegedly turned into patties that he sold to unwitting customers on a Baltimore roadside.

By Katie Serena Jun 15, 2021

Joe Metheny, The Killer Who Made His Victims Into Burgers – And Sold Them To Unsuspecting Customers

By Katie Serena June 15, 2021

10 Enchanting New York Castles Built By 20th-Century American Royalty

From the fortress of an eccentric sewing machine magnate to the lavish palace of love built by a wealthy hotelier, these castles in New York are an homage to the golden age of American industrialism.

By Susan Sims Jun 14, 2021

10 Enchanting New York Castles Built By 20th-Century American Royalty

From the fortress of an eccentric sewing machine magnate to the lavish palace of love built by a wealthy hotelier, these castles in New York are an homage to the golden age of American industrialism.

By Susan Sims June 14, 2021

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