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The True Story Of The Oklahoma City Bombing — And The Domestic Terrorist Behind It

At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 19, 2025

The True Story Of The Oklahoma City Bombing — And The Domestic Terrorist Behind It

At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people.

By Kaleena Fraga April 19, 2025

World War I Diary Recounting The Horrific Battle Of The Somme Found In The U.K.

Pvt. Arthur Edward Diggens' diary was written in pencil and spans from February 13, 1916 to October 11, 1916. It ends rather abruptly — but not because the soldier was killed in battle.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 18, 2025

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World War I Diary Recounting The Horrific Battle Of The Somme Found In The U.K.

Pvt. Arthur Edward Diggens' diary was written in pencil and spans from February 13, 1916 to October 11, 1916. It ends rather abruptly — but not because the soldier was killed in battle.

By Marco Margaritoff April 18, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Harrison Okene, The Ship’s Cook Who Survived 60 Hours Underwater After His Tugboat Sank

Harrison Okene was working off the coast of Nigeria in May 2013 when a freak wave caused his tugboat to sink — trapping him 100 feet beneath the surface of the sea.

By Austin Harvey Apr 16, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Harrison Okene, The Ship’s Cook Who Survived 60 Hours Underwater After His Tugboat Sank

Harrison Okene was working off the coast of Nigeria in May 2013 when a freak wave caused his tugboat to sink — trapping him 100 feet beneath the surface of the sea.

By Austin Harvey April 16, 2025

Handwritten Inscription Found In A Pair Of Shoes Belonging To A Six-Year-Old Killed In Auschwitz

The shoes belonged to a child named Amos Steinberg, who was deported to the camp with his mother in 1944. Neither survived.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 16, 2025

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Handwritten Inscription Found In A Pair Of Shoes Belonging To A Six-Year-Old Killed In Auschwitz

The shoes belonged to a child named Amos Steinberg, who was deported to the camp with his mother in 1944. Neither survived.

By Marco Margaritoff April 16, 2025

Doug Hegdahl, The POW Who Pretended To Be ‘Incredibly Stupid’ To Undermine The North Vietnamese Army

After he was captured and sent to the "Hanoi Hilton" in 1967, U.S. Navy sailor Doug Hegdahl played dumb to trick his captors and then spent the next two years gathering key information to relay to U.S. military officials upon his release.

By Austin Harvey Apr 15, 2025

Doug Hegdahl, The POW Who Pretended To Be ‘Incredibly Stupid’ To Undermine The North Vietnamese Army

By Austin Harvey April 15, 2025

What Happened To The RMS Titanic After It Sank To The Bottom Of The North Atlantic?

The RMS Titanic lies on the ocean floor at a depth of about 12,500 feet, over 350 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. And it looks very different today than when it was first rediscovered in 1985.

By Amber Morgan Apr 15, 2025

What Happened To The RMS Titanic After It Sank To The Bottom Of The North Atlantic?

The RMS Titanic lies on the ocean floor at a depth of about 12,500 feet, over 350 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. And it looks very different today than when it was first rediscovered in 1985.

By Amber Morgan April 15, 2025

Inside The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln And The Great Emancipator’s Final Hours

Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, rendering him paralyzed and unconscious until he died hours later on April 15th.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 14, 2025

Inside The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln And The Great Emancipator’s Final Hours

Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, rendering him paralyzed and unconscious until he died hours later on April 15th.

By Kaleena Fraga April 14, 2025

The Inside Story Of How Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Died Tragically At Just 32

On September 25, 1980, John Bonham died in his sleep by choking on his own vomit following a day of heavy binge drinking.

By Austin Harvey Apr 13, 2025

The Inside Story Of How Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Died Tragically At Just 32

On September 25, 1980, John Bonham died in his sleep by choking on his own vomit following a day of heavy binge drinking.

By Austin Harvey April 13, 2025

33 Powerful Photos By Stephen Shames That Bring The Black Panthers, Anti-Vietnam Protests, And 9/11 To Life Like Never Before

For more than 50 years, photojournalist Stephen Shames has used images to illustrate social issues across America and beyond — standing up for those whose voices often go unheard.

By Austin Harvey Apr 11, 2025

33 Powerful Photos By Stephen Shames That Bring The Black Panthers, Anti-Vietnam Protests, And 9/11 To Life Like Never Before

For more than 50 years, photojournalist Stephen Shames has used images to illustrate social issues across America and beyond — standing up for those whose voices often go unheard.

By Austin Harvey April 11, 2025