Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Would-Be Mugger Destroyed By Female MMA Fighter Polyana Viana In Attempted Robbery

"I said I was going to call the police. He said, 'Call the police, then' because he was scared I was going to beat him up more."

By Leah Silverman Jan 8, 2019

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Would-Be Mugger Destroyed By Female MMA Fighter Polyana Viana In Attempted Robbery

"I said I was going to call the police. He said, 'Call the police, then' because he was scared I was going to beat him up more."

By Leah Silverman January 8, 2019

Crixus: Spartacus’ Right-Hand Man Who May Have Been The Gladiator Army’s Downfall

By some accounts, the slave army was ultimately defeated because of Crixus' "arrogance and presumption."

By Gina Dimuro Jan 7, 2019

Crixus: Spartacus’ Right-Hand Man Who May Have Been The Gladiator Army’s Downfall

By some accounts, the slave army was ultimately defeated because of Crixus' "arrogance and presumption."

By Gina Dimuro January 7, 2019

Social Worker Who Wore Duct-Taped Shoes Donates Nearly $11 Million To Charity Upon Death

"My gift is going to be bigger than their annual budget. It's going to blow them away."

By Leah Silverman Jan 7, 2019

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Social Worker Who Wore Duct-Taped Shoes Donates Nearly $11 Million To Charity Upon Death

"My gift is going to be bigger than their annual budget. It's going to blow them away."

By Leah Silverman January 7, 2019

David Livingstone: The Great Scottish Missionary Who Changed The Course Of Africa’s History

David Livingstone went farther than any European had gone in Africa in European history, but his explorations would have devastating consequences.

By Gina Dimuro Jan 6, 2019

David Livingstone: The Great Scottish Missionary Who Changed The Course Of Africa’s History

David Livingstone went farther than any European had gone in Africa in European history, but his explorations would have devastating consequences.

By Gina Dimuro January 6, 2019

Forrest Fenn Hid A Treasure Chest Worth Millions In The Rockies — And People Died Looking For It

Just a 24-line poem in his memoir served as a clue to the treasure's location.

By Bernadette Deron Jan 1, 2019

Forrest Fenn Hid A Treasure Chest Worth Millions In The Rockies — And People Died Looking For It

Just a 24-line poem in his memoir served as a clue to the treasure's location.

By Bernadette Deron January 1, 2019

12 Of The Most Visited Stories On All That’s Interesting In 2018

Of all the stories we ran over the past year, here are the ones that grabbed your attention the most.

By Bernadette Deron Dec 29, 2018

12 Of The Most Visited Stories On All That’s Interesting In 2018

Of all the stories we ran over the past year, here are the ones that grabbed your attention the most.

By Bernadette Deron December 29, 2018

The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena Dec 28, 2018

The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena December 28, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena Dec 27, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena December 27, 2018

Brushy Bill Roberts: The Man Who Claimed To Be Billy The Kid

Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid died in 1881 — or did he escape, vanish, and live on under the name Brushy Bill Roberts in Texas all the way until 1950?

By Katie Serena Dec 25, 2018

Brushy Bill Roberts: The Man Who Claimed To Be Billy The Kid

Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid died in 1881 — or did he escape, vanish, and live on under the name Brushy Bill Roberts in Texas all the way until 1950?

By Katie Serena December 25, 2018