Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Incredible Life And Violent Death Of Cicero, The Doomed Defender Of The Roman Republic

On December 7, 43 B.C.E., Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero was murdered on the orders of Mark Antony — but his ideas didn't die with him.

By Austin Harvey Sep 29, 2025

The Incredible Life And Violent Death Of Cicero, The Doomed Defender Of The Roman Republic

On December 7, 43 B.C.E., Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero was murdered on the orders of Mark Antony — but his ideas didn't die with him.

By Austin Harvey September 29, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann, The Tennessee Adoption Agency Manager Who Trafficked Children

Georgia Tann ran the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children's Home Society, where she matched over 5,000 kids with adoptive parents between 1924 and 1950 — but her work was anything but virtuous.

By John Kuroski Sep 28, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann, The Tennessee Adoption Agency Manager Who Trafficked Children

Georgia Tann ran the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children's Home Society, where she matched over 5,000 kids with adoptive parents between 1924 and 1950 — but her work was anything but virtuous.

By John Kuroski September 28, 2025

The Controversial Story Of Marge Schott, The Trailblazing Cincinnati Reds Owner Who Became Infamous For Her Racism

The first woman to own and operate a major league team, Marge Schott tarnished her legacy with her frequent use of racial slurs, her antisemitic views, and her apparent admiration of Adolf Hitler.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 28, 2025

The Controversial Story Of Marge Schott, The Trailblazing Cincinnati Reds Owner Who Became Infamous For Her Racism

The first woman to own and operate a major league team, Marge Schott tarnished her legacy with her frequent use of racial slurs, her antisemitic views, and her apparent admiration of Adolf Hitler.

By Ainsley Brown September 28, 2025

Alexander Gardner, The Scottish Photographer Who Captured Some Of The Most Iconic Images Of The U.S. Civil War

From bodies piled on battlefields to the execution of the conspirators in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Alexander Gardner immortalized some of the darkest moments of the 1860s.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 27, 2025

Alexander Gardner, The Scottish Photographer Who Captured Some Of The Most Iconic Images Of The U.S. Civil War

From bodies piled on battlefields to the execution of the conspirators in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Alexander Gardner immortalized some of the darkest moments of the 1860s.

By Kaleena Fraga September 27, 2025

Charles Boycott, The Hated English Land Agent Whose Name Inspired The Word ‘Boycott’

After Charles Boycott tried to evict a number of his tenant farmers in 1880, locals in County Mayo, Ireland, fought back by ostracizing him — leading to the term "boycott."

By Ainsley Brown Sep 25, 2025

Charles Boycott, The Hated English Land Agent Whose Name Inspired The Word ‘Boycott’

After Charles Boycott tried to evict a number of his tenant farmers in 1880, locals in County Mayo, Ireland, fought back by ostracizing him — leading to the term "boycott."

By Ainsley Brown September 25, 2025

10 Of History’s Biggest And Most Infamous Psychopaths

From bathing in girls' blood to making homemade conjoined twins, these 10 famous psychopaths are some of the most terrifying people in the history of the world.

By Katie Serena Sep 25, 2025

10 Of History’s Biggest And Most Infamous Psychopaths

From bathing in girls' blood to making homemade conjoined twins, these 10 famous psychopaths are some of the most terrifying people in the history of the world.

By Katie Serena September 25, 2025

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The Life Of René Angélil, From His Days In A Boy Band To His Marriage To Celine Dion

René Angélil discovered Celine Dion when she was 12 years old and helped her rise to international fame — but their relationship soon developed into something more.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 24, 2025

The Life Of René Angélil, From His Days In A Boy Band To His Marriage To Celine Dion

René Angélil discovered Celine Dion when she was 12 years old and helped her rise to international fame — but their relationship soon developed into something more.

By Ainsley Brown September 24, 2025

The Mysterious Case Of Daylenn Pua, The Teenager Who Vanished While Hiking Hawaii’s Forbidden Haiku Stairs

Determined to conquer the off-limits "Stairway to Heaven" on Oahu, Daylenn Pua set off for his adventure on February 26, 2015 — and never returned.

By Ainsley Brown Sep 23, 2025

The Mysterious Case Of Daylenn Pua, The Teenager Who Vanished While Hiking Hawaii’s Forbidden Haiku Stairs

Determined to conquer the off-limits "Stairway to Heaven" on Oahu, Daylenn Pua set off for his adventure on February 26, 2015 — and never returned.

By Ainsley Brown September 23, 2025

Mike Day, The Navy SEAL Who Survived Being Shot 27 Times In Iraq — Before Ultimately Dying By Suicide

Mike Day was leading a raid against an al-Qaeda hideout in 2007 when he was shot more than two dozen times, and though he recovered physically, he eventually took his own life in 2023.

By Austin Harvey Sep 22, 2025

Mike Day, The Navy SEAL Who Survived Being Shot 27 Times In Iraq — Before Ultimately Dying By Suicide

Mike Day was leading a raid against an al-Qaeda hideout in 2007 when he was shot more than two dozen times, and though he recovered physically, he eventually took his own life in 2023.

By Austin Harvey September 22, 2025