Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Raucous Life And Tragic Death Of Bon Scott, Legendary Frontman Of AC/DC

On February 19, 1980, Bon Scott died in London after a night of partying. The official cause was acute alcohol poisoning — but some believe there's more to the story.

By Wyatt Redd Jul 8, 2021

The Raucous Life And Tragic Death Of Bon Scott, Legendary Frontman Of AC/DC

On February 19, 1980, Bon Scott died in London after a night of partying. The official cause was acute alcohol poisoning — but some believe there's more to the story.

By Wyatt Redd July 8, 2021

The Extraordinary Life Of Mary McLeod Bethune, The First Black Woman To Lead A Federal Agency

A child of former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune achieved the near-impossible when she became an advisor to five different U.S. Presidents in the Jim Crow era.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 7, 2021

The Extraordinary Life Of Mary McLeod Bethune, The First Black Woman To Lead A Federal Agency

A child of former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune achieved the near-impossible when she became an advisor to five different U.S. Presidents in the Jim Crow era.

By Genevieve Carlton July 7, 2021

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

Though one of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 5, 2021

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

Though one of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff July 5, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 5, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff July 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman Jul 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman July 5, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 1, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff July 1, 2021

How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

While working in Bosnia following its civil war in 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on a number of international peacekeepers for exploiting their positions of power there.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 30, 2021

How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

While working in Bosnia following its civil war in 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on a number of international peacekeepers for exploiting their positions of power there.

By Marco Margaritoff June 30, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver Jun 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver June 29, 2021

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 28, 2021

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn June 28, 2021