modern history

How Did Leon Trotsky Die? Inside The Brutal Assassination Of The Russian Revolutionary

Despite building a guarded compound in Mexico City to protect himself, Leon Trotsky was killed in August 1940 by Ramón Mercader, a Soviet agent who pretended to be one of Trotsky's followers.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 4, 2025

How Did Leon Trotsky Die? Inside The Brutal Assassination Of The Russian Revolutionary

Despite building a guarded compound in Mexico City to protect himself, Leon Trotsky was killed in August 1940 by Ramón Mercader, a Soviet agent who pretended to be one of Trotsky's followers.

By Austin Harvey • December 4, 2025

The Curious Story Of The Kecksburg UFO Incident, When A Mysterious Object Landed In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 3, 2025

The Curious Story Of The Kecksburg UFO Incident, When A Mysterious Object Landed In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.

By Ainsley Brown • December 3, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 2, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • December 2, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Phoolan Devi, The ‘Bandit Queen’ Who Went From Serving Time In Prison To Sitting In India’s Parliament

Phoolan Devi led a life of crime before she entered politics and became a popular cult figure among the lower castes — before she was murdered in 2001.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Nov 30, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Phoolan Devi, The ‘Bandit Queen’ Who Went From Serving Time In Prison To Sitting In India’s Parliament

Phoolan Devi led a life of crime before she entered politics and became a popular cult figure among the lower castes — before she was murdered in 2001.

By Aimee Lamoureux • November 30, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2025

Panoramic Photos From The Turn Of The 20th Century That Capture America’s Cities Just As They Were Taking Shape

These vintage images of American cities in the early 1900s capture everything from the ruins of San Francisco just after the 1906 earthquake to the barely-developed patch of desert that would soon become Las Vegas.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2025

Panoramic Photos From The Turn Of The 20th Century That Capture America’s Cities Just As They Were Taking Shape

These vintage images of American cities in the early 1900s capture everything from the ruins of San Francisco just after the 1906 earthquake to the barely-developed patch of desert that would soon become Las Vegas.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2025

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • November 24, 2025