Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

David Bowie Painting Bought At A Landfill For $4 Is Now Selling For $18,000

"DHead XLVI" was part of a 47-portrait series by Bowie and found at a thrift shop at the entrance to a landfill just outside Toronto.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 17, 2021

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David Bowie Painting Bought At A Landfill For $4 Is Now Selling For $18,000

"DHead XLVI" was part of a 47-portrait series by Bowie and found at a thrift shop at the entrance to a landfill just outside Toronto.

By Marco Margaritoff June 17, 2021

Palmares, The Lost Kingdom Of Runaway Slaves In The Brazilian Amazon

For nearly a century until 1694, thousands of enslaved Africans escaped from Portuguese plantations to the rebel kingdom of Palmares, where fugitives ruled.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 14, 2021

Palmares, The Lost Kingdom Of Runaway Slaves In The Brazilian Amazon

For nearly a century until 1694, thousands of enslaved Africans escaped from Portuguese plantations to the rebel kingdom of Palmares, where fugitives ruled.

By Morgan Dunn June 14, 2021

11 Nikola Tesla Inventions That Cemented His Place As One Of History’s Greatest Minds

Throughout his storied yet tragic life, Nikola Tesla invented hundreds of devices and processes that changed our world, from the Tesla coil to the induction motor.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 10, 2021

11 Nikola Tesla Inventions That Cemented His Place As One Of History’s Greatest Minds

Throughout his storied yet tragic life, Nikola Tesla invented hundreds of devices and processes that changed our world, from the Tesla coil to the induction motor.

By Kaleena Fraga June 10, 2021

The Outrageous Story Of Amelia Bloomer And The Fashion Trend That Infuriated Victorian Men

In 1851, an American editor named Amelia Bloomer wrote an article in support of female pantaloons — inspiring women to wear a controversial garment called "bloomers."

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 9, 2021

The Outrageous Story Of Amelia Bloomer And The Fashion Trend That Infuriated Victorian Men

In 1851, an American editor named Amelia Bloomer wrote an article in support of female pantaloons — inspiring women to wear a controversial garment called "bloomers."

By Genevieve Carlton June 9, 2021

The Legend Of Molly Pitcher, The Heroine Who Fought In The American Revolution

After the Revolutionary War, American soldiers told stories about a brave woman named Molly Pitcher who fought alongside them — but the truth is more complex.

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 8, 2021

The Legend Of Molly Pitcher, The Heroine Who Fought In The American Revolution

After the Revolutionary War, American soldiers told stories about a brave woman named Molly Pitcher who fought alongside them — but the truth is more complex.

By Genevieve Carlton June 8, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 7, 2021

Gloria Hemingway’s Tragic Life As The Transgender Child Of Ernest Hemingway

Throughout his adult life, Gregory Hemingway struggled with gender dysphoria and tried to live as a woman — which irreparably damaged his relationship with his father.

By Kaleena Fraga June 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning Jun 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning June 7, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 6, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro June 6, 2021

40 Fun Facts About The Human Body

Your body is a wonderland. A weird, miraculous, disgusting, wonderland. Learn all about it with these interesting human body facts.

By Katie Serena Jun 5, 2021

40 Fun Facts About The Human Body

Your body is a wonderland. A weird, miraculous, disgusting, wonderland. Learn all about it with these interesting human body facts.

By Katie Serena June 5, 2021

How Elvis Presley Convinced Americans To Take The Polio Vaccine

In 1956, the King of Rock 'n' Roll got his polio vaccination on live TV — and helped America turn the corner in fighting the epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 3, 2021

How Elvis Presley Convinced Americans To Take The Polio Vaccine

In 1956, the King of Rock 'n' Roll got his polio vaccination on live TV — and helped America turn the corner in fighting the epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff June 3, 2021

The Adventures Of Legendary Spymaster Mansfield Smith-Cumming, The Inspiration For James Bond’s ‘M’

In MI6’s early days, British naval officer Mansfield Smith-Cumming ran a spy agency full of daring eccentrics who used swords disguised as canes, poison-tipped rings, and invisible ink made from their own bodily fluids.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 2, 2021