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11 Historic Events That Took Place On December 25, From Key Military Battles To Disturbing Murders

Charlemagne's coronation, the biggest slave revolt in the history of the British West Indies, and the deaths of Nicolae Ceaușescu, JonBenét Ramsey, and Eartha Kitt all occurred on Christmas Day.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 25, 2025

11 Historic Events That Took Place On December 25, From Key Military Battles To Disturbing Murders

Charlemagne's coronation, the biggest slave revolt in the history of the British West Indies, and the deaths of Nicolae Ceaușescu, JonBenét Ramsey, and Eartha Kitt all occurred on Christmas Day.

By Ainsley Brown • December 25, 2025

44 Vintage Photos Of Christmas In The 1980s, Before The Rise Of Amazon And Social Media

From Teddy Ruxpin and Rubik's Cubes to mail order catalogs and holiday films that are now considered classics, relive the magic of Christmas in the '80s.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 25, 2025

44 Vintage Photos Of Christmas In The 1980s, Before The Rise Of Amazon And Social Media

From Teddy Ruxpin and Rubik's Cubes to mail order catalogs and holiday films that are now considered classics, relive the magic of Christmas in the '80s.

By Austin Harvey • December 25, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2025

How Lynndie England Became The ‘Poster Child’ Of Abu Ghraib Prison

Though Lynndie England wasn't the only American soldier mistreating detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, she stood out thanks to the infamous photos of her tormenting naked prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 22, 2025

How Lynndie England Became The ‘Poster Child’ Of Abu Ghraib Prison

Though Lynndie England wasn't the only American soldier mistreating detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, she stood out thanks to the infamous photos of her tormenting naked prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • December 22, 2025

Scott Fischer Was A Respected Mountaineer Known As ‘Mr. Rescue’ — Then He Died Tragically On Mount Everest

Though Scott Fischer had years of experience as a mountain climber and guide, he ultimately succumbed to overexertion, altitude sickness, and hypothermia during a brutal blizzard on Mount Everest on May 11, 1996.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 20, 2025

Scott Fischer Was A Respected Mountaineer Known As ‘Mr. Rescue’ — Then He Died Tragically On Mount Everest

Though Scott Fischer had years of experience as a mountain climber and guide, he ultimately succumbed to overexertion, altitude sickness, and hypothermia during a brutal blizzard on Mount Everest on May 11, 1996.

By Ainsley Brown • December 20, 2025

33 Iconic Photos Of Elizabeth Taylor, The ‘Queen Of Hollywood’

Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her roles in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, her violet eyes, and her turbulent love life that included eight marriages to men like Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher, and Senator John Warner.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

33 Iconic Photos Of Elizabeth Taylor, The ‘Queen Of Hollywood’

Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her roles in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, her violet eyes, and her turbulent love life that included eight marriages to men like Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher, and Senator John Warner.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Keep Them From Discovering The Truth

After pretending to be a successful doctor for 18 years, Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children, and parents in January 1993.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Keep Them From Discovering The Truth

After pretending to be a successful doctor for 18 years, Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children, and parents in January 1993.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

From A ‘Hotel Of Doom’ To A ‘Haunted’ Cliffside Inn, Explore 11 Of The World’s Creepiest Abandoned Hotels

Some of these hotels were evacuated due to warfare, natural disasters, or nuclear accidents, while others were simply abandoned due to economic troubles — but all of them are equally haunting.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 18, 2025

From A ‘Hotel Of Doom’ To A ‘Haunted’ Cliffside Inn, Explore 11 Of The World’s Creepiest Abandoned Hotels

Some of these hotels were evacuated due to warfare, natural disasters, or nuclear accidents, while others were simply abandoned due to economic troubles — but all of them are equally haunting.

By Austin Harvey • December 18, 2025

What Happened To Anneliese Michel? Inside The Horrific Death That Inspired The Exorcism Of Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was just 23 when she died in 1976 after undergoing 67 exorcisms, during which she was restrained, genuflected in prayer so many times that she broke her knees, and eventually stopped eating.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 17, 2025

What Happened To Anneliese Michel? Inside The Horrific Death That Inspired The Exorcism Of Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel was just 23 when she died in 1976 after undergoing 67 exorcisms, during which she was restrained, genuflected in prayer so many times that she broke her knees, and eventually stopped eating.

By Austin Harvey • December 17, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 16, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 16, 2025