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Inside The Extraterrestrial Tale Of The 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

On August 21, 1955, the Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO incident terrified the people of western Kentucky and introduced the world to "little green men."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2021

Inside The Extraterrestrial Tale Of The 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

On August 21, 1955, the Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO incident terrified the people of western Kentucky and introduced the world to "little green men."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2021

Did Alice Crimmins Really Kill Her Children Or Was She The Victim Of A Sexist System?

Throughout Alice Crimmins' trial for the murder of her two young children, the prosecution used questionable witnesses and thin evidence that nevertheless convinced an all-male jury to find her guilty.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2021

Did Alice Crimmins Really Kill Her Children Or Was She The Victim Of A Sexist System?

Throughout Alice Crimmins' trial for the murder of her two young children, the prosecution used questionable witnesses and thin evidence that nevertheless convinced an all-male jury to find her guilty.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2021

Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2021

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Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2021

The Sordid History Of The Viper Room, Hollywood’s Infamous Rock Club

In the 1990s, The Viper Room was one of LA's wildest nightclubs. Opened by Johnny Depp, the venue attracted a flock of celebrities — and plenty of controversies.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 19, 2021

The Sordid History Of The Viper Room, Hollywood’s Infamous Rock Club

In the 1990s, The Viper Room was one of LA's wildest nightclubs. Opened by Johnny Depp, the venue attracted a flock of celebrities — and plenty of controversies.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 19, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 14 – 20

Preserved dinosaur nest and eggs unearthed, lost World War I tunnel found, artificial human-Neanderthal hybrid "minibrains" created.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 14 – 20

Preserved dinosaur nest and eggs unearthed, lost World War I tunnel found, artificial human-Neanderthal hybrid "minibrains" created.

By All That's Interesting • March 19, 2021

The Daring Adventures Of Isabella Bird, The Groundbreaking Travel Writer Of Victorian England

Up until her death in 1904, British explorer Isabella Bird traveled the world — and defied traditional gender norms of her time.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 16, 2021

The Daring Adventures Of Isabella Bird, The Groundbreaking Travel Writer Of Victorian England

Up until her death in 1904, British explorer Isabella Bird traveled the world — and defied traditional gender norms of her time.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 16, 2021

Meet The Soldaderas, The Fierce Female Warriors Who Fought In The Mexican Revolution

During the Mexican Revolution, soldaderas fought valiantly and sometimes even outranked men on the battlefield. But their story was almost forgotten.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 16, 2021

Meet The Soldaderas, The Fierce Female Warriors Who Fought In The Mexican Revolution

During the Mexican Revolution, soldaderas fought valiantly and sometimes even outranked men on the battlefield. But their story was almost forgotten.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 16, 2021

Amateur Historians Uncover Long-Lost WWI Tunnel In France Where 270 Germans Were Buried Alive

After the Winterberg tunnel collapsed in May 1917, almost all of the German soldiers inside it perished over six harrowing days.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2021

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Amateur Historians Uncover Long-Lost WWI Tunnel In France Where 270 Germans Were Buried Alive

After the Winterberg tunnel collapsed in May 1917, almost all of the German soldiers inside it perished over six harrowing days.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 7 – 13

World War II love letters uncovered, lost Civil War gold potentially found, ancient fertility amulet unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 12, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 7 – 13

World War II love letters uncovered, lost Civil War gold potentially found, ancient fertility amulet unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • March 12, 2021

The Horrific Murder Of Breck Bednar, The Teen Slain By His Online Gaming Friend

On February 17, 2014, 14-year-old Breck Bednar secretly met 18-year-old Lewis Daynes at his apartment in England. Bednar was found dead the next day.

By Danielle Tinning • Mar 10, 2021

The Horrific Murder Of Breck Bednar, The Teen Slain By His Online Gaming Friend

On February 17, 2014, 14-year-old Breck Bednar secretly met 18-year-old Lewis Daynes at his apartment in England. Bednar was found dead the next day.

By Danielle Tinning • March 10, 2021