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How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 16, 2023

How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • July 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • July 16, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 15, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 15, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Andrew McAuley, The Australian Adventurer Who Disappeared In The Tasman Sea

On January 11, 2007, 38-year-old Andrew McAuley set out to become the first solo kayaker to travel across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand. But he wouldn’t make it.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 13, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Andrew McAuley, The Australian Adventurer Who Disappeared In The Tasman Sea

On January 11, 2007, 38-year-old Andrew McAuley set out to become the first solo kayaker to travel across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand. But he wouldn’t make it.

By Amber Morgan • July 13, 2023

Nearly 80 Years After Going MIA During World War II, This U.S. Soldier’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified

Private Wing O. Hom has been missing in action since Feb. 2, 1944 — and now, 79 years later, his remains have finally returned to the United States.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 13, 2023

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Nearly 80 Years After Going MIA During World War II, This U.S. Soldier’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified

Private Wing O. Hom has been missing in action since Feb. 2, 1944 — and now, 79 years later, his remains have finally returned to the United States.

By Amber Morgan • July 13, 2023

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 12, 2023

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan • July 12, 2023

Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days’ Queen Of England Who Was Executed By Mary I

Lady Jane Grey became queen upon the death of King Edward VI in July 1553, but quickly lost her throne to Mary I, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, nine days later.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 11, 2023

Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days’ Queen Of England Who Was Executed By Mary I

Lady Jane Grey became queen upon the death of King Edward VI in July 1553, but quickly lost her throne to Mary I, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, nine days later.

By Amber Morgan • July 11, 2023

The Short Life Of Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow’s Lovestruck Partner In Crime

Born in 1910 in Texas, Bonnie Parker seemed like the last person who would ever become an infamous criminal — but then she met Clyde Barrow.

By Kendrick Foster • Jul 10, 2023

The Short Life Of Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow’s Lovestruck Partner In Crime

Born in 1910 in Texas, Bonnie Parker seemed like the last person who would ever become an infamous criminal — but then she met Clyde Barrow.

By Kendrick Foster • July 10, 2023

The ‘Beautiful Spectre’: The Story Of Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Jenny-Wanda Barkmann

Jenny-Wanda Barkmann was known for both her beauty and cruelty during her time at Stutthof concentration camp before she was hanged for her crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2023

The ‘Beautiful Spectre’: The Story Of Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Jenny-Wanda Barkmann

Jenny-Wanda Barkmann was known for both her beauty and cruelty during her time at Stutthof concentration camp before she was hanged for her crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2023

Why Rudolf Höss Ranks Among The Holocaust’s Deadliest Perpetrators

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss expanded the camp's operations and pioneered the use of Zyklon B gas chambers, making him responsible for more than 1 million deaths.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 8, 2023

Why Rudolf Höss Ranks Among The Holocaust’s Deadliest Perpetrators

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss expanded the camp's operations and pioneered the use of Zyklon B gas chambers, making him responsible for more than 1 million deaths.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 8, 2023

The Inspirational Story Of Bessie Blount Griffin, The Trailblazing Wartime Physical Therapist And Forensic Scientist

A pioneer in both physical therapy and forensics, Bessie Blount Griffin was best known for creating devices to help veteran amputees during World War II and teaching them to write with their teeth and feet.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 7, 2023

The Inspirational Story Of Bessie Blount Griffin, The Trailblazing Wartime Physical Therapist And Forensic Scientist

A pioneer in both physical therapy and forensics, Bessie Blount Griffin was best known for creating devices to help veteran amputees during World War II and teaching them to write with their teeth and feet.

By Erin Kelly • July 7, 2023

The Life Of Claude Cahun, The Long-Overlooked Queer Photographer And Anti-Nazi Activist

A French leader in the surrealist movement, Claude Cahun was a pioneering queer artist whose self-portraits played with gender identity in a way that had never been seen before.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 6, 2023

The Life Of Claude Cahun, The Long-Overlooked Queer Photographer And Anti-Nazi Activist

A French leader in the surrealist movement, Claude Cahun was a pioneering queer artist whose self-portraits played with gender identity in a way that had never been seen before.

By Erin Kelly • July 6, 2023