Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 4, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro April 4, 2018

How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

The legend behind the founding of Rome seemed too far-fetched to be true, but there may just be some archeological evidence that suggests otherwise.

By Aimee Lamoureux Apr 4, 2018

How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

The legend behind the founding of Rome seemed too far-fetched to be true, but there may just be some archeological evidence that suggests otherwise.

By Aimee Lamoureux April 4, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena Apr 3, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena April 3, 2018

Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 3, 2018

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Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb April 3, 2018

Dr. Theodor Morell And The Untold Truth About Hitler’s Drug Habit

Dr. Theodor Morell turned Hitler into a full-fledged drug addict, prescribing him everything from opioids to bull prostate.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 2, 2018

Dr. Theodor Morell And The Untold Truth About Hitler’s Drug Habit

Dr. Theodor Morell turned Hitler into a full-fledged drug addict, prescribing him everything from opioids to bull prostate.

By Daniel Rennie April 2, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 2, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb April 2, 2018

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

If Zeno's paradoxes seem confusing, you're not alone.

By William DeLong Apr 2, 2018

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

If Zeno's paradoxes seem confusing, you're not alone.

By William DeLong April 2, 2018

Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize Winner And Father Of Chemical Warfare

Fritz Haber prevented many from starving and developed chemical gases that would kill many.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 30, 2018

Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize Winner And Father Of Chemical Warfare

Fritz Haber prevented many from starving and developed chemical gases that would kill many.

By Kara Goldfarb March 30, 2018

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

When Col. Henry Ludington needed someone to rouse his militiamen before the British arrived, he called upon his 16-year-old daughter, Sybil Ludington.

By William DeLong Mar 29, 2018

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

When Col. Henry Ludington needed someone to rouse his militiamen before the British arrived, he called upon his 16-year-old daughter, Sybil Ludington.

By William DeLong March 29, 2018