modern history

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

29 Historical Photos Of The Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America

Could America have risen to unparalleled heights of wealth and power in the 20th century if not for the efforts of these hard-working immigrants?

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2018

29 Historical Photos Of The Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America

Could America have risen to unparalleled heights of wealth and power in the 20th century if not for the efforts of these hard-working immigrants?

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • Jan 18, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • January 18, 2018

31 Child Labor Photos That Expose The Ugly History Of American Coal

This industry was built on their backs. These heartbreaking images reveal their story.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 17, 2018

31 Child Labor Photos That Expose The Ugly History Of American Coal

This industry was built on their backs. These heartbreaking images reveal their story.

By Erin Kelly • January 17, 2018

Hitler Death Conspiracy Theories: The Good, The Bad, And The Crazy

What really happened to the Führer? These Hitler death conspiracy theories, from the plausible to the outlandish, claim to have the answers.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 11, 2018

Hitler Death Conspiracy Theories: The Good, The Bad, And The Crazy

What really happened to the Führer? These Hitler death conspiracy theories, from the plausible to the outlandish, claim to have the answers.

By Richard Stockton • January 11, 2018

The Messy, Mysterious Death Of Former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller

The circumstances surrounding Nelson Rockefeller's final hours were highly contested in the days following his death.

By Katie Serena • Jan 10, 2018

The Messy, Mysterious Death Of Former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller

The circumstances surrounding Nelson Rockefeller's final hours were highly contested in the days following his death.

By Katie Serena • January 10, 2018

Russian Serial Killer Mikhail Popkov Now Convicted Of 78 Murders

Initially sentenced to the murder of 22 victims, former policeman Mikhail Popkov has been found guilty of an additional 56.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 10, 2018

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Russian Serial Killer Mikhail Popkov Now Convicted Of 78 Murders

Initially sentenced to the murder of 22 victims, former policeman Mikhail Popkov has been found guilty of an additional 56.

By Leah Silverman • January 10, 2018

Meet Marshall McLuhan — The Man Who Predicted The Internet

According to the Canadian philosopher, the newly developed computer could aid the global village, as they could "enhance retrieval, obsolesce mass library organization" and offer "speedily tailored data."

By Katie Serena • Jan 8, 2018

Meet Marshall McLuhan — The Man Who Predicted The Internet

According to the Canadian philosopher, the newly developed computer could aid the global village, as they could "enhance retrieval, obsolesce mass library organization" and offer "speedily tailored data."

By Katie Serena • January 8, 2018

The Mystery Of The Saddle Ridge Hoard, The Biggest Buried Treasure Find In U.S. History

The 1,411 gold coins discovered in the Saddle Ridge hoard are worth $10 million dollars. Yet no one knows who buried them.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 5, 2018

The Mystery Of The Saddle Ridge Hoard, The Biggest Buried Treasure Find In U.S. History

The 1,411 gold coins discovered in the Saddle Ridge hoard are worth $10 million dollars. Yet no one knows who buried them.

By Wyatt Redd • January 5, 2018

How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

Let's just say, Piero Manzoni's concept art truly stinks.

By William DeLong • Jan 4, 2018

How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

Let's just say, Piero Manzoni's concept art truly stinks.

By William DeLong • January 4, 2018