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Inside The History Of Villa Leopolda, One Of The Most Expensive Properties In History

Situated on the French Riviera and once owned by the king of Belgium, Villa La Leopolda is estimated to be worth $750 million today.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 9, 2023

Inside The History Of Villa Leopolda, One Of The Most Expensive Properties In History

Situated on the French Riviera and once owned by the king of Belgium, Villa La Leopolda is estimated to be worth $750 million today.

By Austin Harvey • February 9, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2023

Inside The Fascinating World Of Valley Of The Dawn, The UFO-Based Religion Founded By A Brazilian Truck Driver

Founded in the 1960s by Brazilian mystic Neiva Chaves Zelaya, Valley of the Dawn, a.k.a. Vale do Amanhecer, claims that its followers are reincarnated aliens.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2023

How A Stretch Of Road Between Kuwait And Iraq Became Known As The ‘Highway Of Death’

At the close of the Persian Gulf War, American forces carried out a 10-hour bombardment on Highway 80 that left hundreds dead and destroyed up to 2,700 vehicles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 25, 2023

How A Stretch Of Road Between Kuwait And Iraq Became Known As The ‘Highway Of Death’

At the close of the Persian Gulf War, American forces carried out a 10-hour bombardment on Highway 80 that left hundreds dead and destroyed up to 2,700 vehicles.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 25, 2023

33 Incredible Photos From The California Gold Rush, The Mining Craze That Captivated The World

The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in January 1848 sparked a mass migration to California — but not everyone was lucky enough to strike it rich.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 24, 2023

33 Incredible Photos From The California Gold Rush, The Mining Craze That Captivated The World

The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in January 1848 sparked a mass migration to California — but not everyone was lucky enough to strike it rich.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 24, 2023

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 20, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • December 20, 2022

Los Angeles’ Celebrity Mountain Lion P-22 Euthanized After Being Hit By A Car

The mountain lion named P-22 achieved unexpected fame after images of him stalking around Los Angeles of him went viral.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 20, 2022

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Los Angeles’ Celebrity Mountain Lion P-22 Euthanized After Being Hit By A Car

The mountain lion named P-22 achieved unexpected fame after images of him stalking around Los Angeles of him went viral.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 20, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2022

33 Rare Images Of Wild West Saloons That Show What These Frontier Institutions Actually Looked Like

Found in nearly every frontier town, the saloon was a place where outlaws and lawmen alike enjoyed gambling, swapping wild tales, and stiff drinks.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2022

33 Rare Images Of Wild West Saloons That Show What These Frontier Institutions Actually Looked Like

Found in nearly every frontier town, the saloon was a place where outlaws and lawmen alike enjoyed gambling, swapping wild tales, and stiff drinks.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2022

33 Photos Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz, The Nazi Concentration Camp Where More Than A Million People Were Killed

On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz and the 7,000 starving victims trapped inside — then uncovered macabre warehouses filled with the personal belongings of countless dead prisoners.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz, The Nazi Concentration Camp Where More Than A Million People Were Killed

On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz and the 7,000 starving victims trapped inside — then uncovered macabre warehouses filled with the personal belongings of countless dead prisoners.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 14, 2022