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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

This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting Jun 4, 2021

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This Week In History News, May 30 – Jun. 5

Century-old message in a beer bottle discovered in Detroit, the earliest animal carvings ever found in Scotland, and Roman-era decapitations uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting June 4, 2021