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Jack Bonavita Holding Lion
Jack Bonavita Holding Lion

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2021

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2021
Amazons Vs Black Panther
Amazons Vs Black Panther

Meet The Dahomey Amazons, The Fearless All-Female Army That Once Dominated West Africa

Trained to be ruthless killers, Dahomey Amazons struck fear into the hearts of 19th-century colonizers. And though they were ultimately defeated, some survivors still got their revenge.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 30, 2021

Meet The Dahomey Amazons, The Fearless All-Female Army That Once Dominated West Africa

Trained to be ruthless killers, Dahomey Amazons struck fear into the hearts of 19th-century colonizers. And though they were ultimately defeated, some survivors still got their revenge.

By Genevieve Carlton April 30, 2021
Armenian Woman Cradling Child
Armenian Woman Cradling Child

This Week In History News, Apr. 25 – May 1

The U.S. officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide, divers uncover a sunken Swiss village, and researchers discover Viking artifacts in an Icelandic cave.

By All That's Interesting Apr 30, 2021
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This Week In History News, Apr. 25 – May 1

The U.S. officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide, divers uncover a sunken Swiss village, and researchers discover Viking artifacts in an Icelandic cave.

By All That's Interesting April 30, 2021
Mars In Space
Mars In Space

Is There Life On Mars? Inside Humankind’s Long Quest To Find Out

As soon as humans had telescopes strong enough to study Mars in detail, we've asked ourselves two questions: Does Mars have life? How can we establish contact?

By Marc Hartzman Apr 29, 2021

Is There Life On Mars? Inside Humankind’s Long Quest To Find Out

As soon as humans had telescopes strong enough to study Mars in detail, we've asked ourselves two questions: Does Mars have life? How can we establish contact?

By Marc Hartzman April 29, 2021
April Tinsley Vs John Miller
April Tinsley Vs John Miller

Inside The Horrific Murder Of Eight-Year-Old April Tinsley And The 30-Year Search For Her Killer

Two years after April Tinsley was found brutalized in a ditch in rural Indiana, investigators found an ominous confession scratched into a barn wall — but it would be decades before John Miller was finally identified as her killer.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 29, 2021

Inside The Horrific Murder Of Eight-Year-Old April Tinsley And The 30-Year Search For Her Killer

Two years after April Tinsley was found brutalized in a ditch in rural Indiana, investigators found an ominous confession scratched into a barn wall — but it would be decades before John Miller was finally identified as her killer.

By Marco Margaritoff April 29, 2021
Mushroom Cloud And Honey Bottle
Mushroom Cloud And Honey Bottle

This Week In History News, Apr. 18 – 24

Cold War radioactivity discovered in today's honey, ancient warriors may be cloned in Russia, victim of prehistoric cannibal slaughter identified.

By All That's Interesting Apr 23, 2021
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This Week In History News, Apr. 18 – 24

Cold War radioactivity discovered in today's honey, ancient warriors may be cloned in Russia, victim of prehistoric cannibal slaughter identified.

By All That's Interesting April 23, 2021
Scott Playing Two Pianos
Scott Playing Two Pianos

Meet Hazel Scott, The Black Pianist Who Took The Jazz World By Storm In Jim Crow America

An outspoken civil rights activist, Hazel Scott used her star power to fight racism. But then, she was accused of being a Communist — and it nearly destroyed her career.

By Victoria Linchong Apr 20, 2021

Meet Hazel Scott, The Black Pianist Who Took The Jazz World By Storm In Jim Crow America

An outspoken civil rights activist, Hazel Scott used her star power to fight racism. But then, she was accused of being a Communist — and it nearly destroyed her career.

By Victoria Linchong April 20, 2021
Segouin With Gun
Segouin With Gun

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 19, 2021

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff April 19, 2021
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