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The Twisted History Of Lake Lanier, The Haunted Georgia Reservoir With A Racist Past

Constructed right atop the historically Black town of Oscarville, Georgia in 1956, Lake Lanier has become one of the most dangerous bodies of water in America — with the remains of buildings just below the surface ensnaring hundreds of boats and swimmers.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2026

The Twisted History Of Lake Lanier, The Haunted Georgia Reservoir With A Racist Past

Constructed right atop the historically Black town of Oscarville, Georgia in 1956, Lake Lanier has become one of the most dangerous bodies of water in America — with the remains of buildings just below the surface ensnaring hundreds of boats and swimmers.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2026

Would You Live In The Only ‘Legally Haunted House’ In The U.S.? Here’s How Much It Costs

There was a curious court case in 1991 in which it was legally determined that a house in Nyack, New York was haunted. Homeowner Helen Ackley had boasted about the house being haunted — until it came time to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

Would You Live In The Only ‘Legally Haunted House’ In The U.S.? Here’s How Much It Costs

There was a curious court case in 1991 in which it was legally determined that a house in Nyack, New York was haunted. Homeowner Helen Ackley had boasted about the house being haunted — until it came time to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

The Incredible Story Of Paul Rusesabagina, The Heroic Figure At The Center Of ‘Hotel Rwanda’

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Paul Rusesabagina sheltered hundreds of refugees at the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, and is credited with ultimately saving more than 1,200 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 30, 2026

The Incredible Story Of Paul Rusesabagina, The Heroic Figure At The Center Of ‘Hotel Rwanda’

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Paul Rusesabagina sheltered hundreds of refugees at the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, and is credited with ultimately saving more than 1,200 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 30, 2026

33 Images Of New York’s Tenements, The Run-Down Housing Millions Of Immigrants Inhabited In The Early 20th Century

For decades, millions of people lived in New York City's tenements — which were notoriously cramped, dark, poorly maintained, and often hotbeds of disease.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 29, 2026

33 Images Of New York’s Tenements, The Run-Down Housing Millions Of Immigrants Inhabited In The Early 20th Century

For decades, millions of people lived in New York City's tenements — which were notoriously cramped, dark, poorly maintained, and often hotbeds of disease.

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 29, 2026

The Remarkable Story Of Nanny Of The Maroons, The Revered Jamaican Freedom Fighter

After escaping slavery in Jamaica in the 18th century, Nanny of the Maroons helped other enslaved Africans escape — and led a guerrilla war against British colonizers.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 28, 2026

The Remarkable Story Of Nanny Of The Maroons, The Revered Jamaican Freedom Fighter

After escaping slavery in Jamaica in the 18th century, Nanny of the Maroons helped other enslaved Africans escape — and led a guerrilla war against British colonizers.

By Andrew Milne • April 28, 2026

History Is Marked By Powerful Global Empires — But Which One Was The Largest?

The British Empire began expanding in the late 16th century, and at its peak in the 1920s, it covered more than 25 percent of the land on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 27, 2026

History Is Marked By Powerful Global Empires — But Which One Was The Largest?

The British Empire began expanding in the late 16th century, and at its peak in the 1920s, it covered more than 25 percent of the land on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 27, 2026

Inside Spahn Ranch, Where The Manson Family Lived During Their Murder Spree

In 1968, the Manson Family moved into George Spahn's dilapidated Southern California ranch. The next year, they committed mass murder.

By Katie Serena • Apr 25, 2026

Inside Spahn Ranch, Where The Manson Family Lived During Their Murder Spree

In 1968, the Manson Family moved into George Spahn's dilapidated Southern California ranch. The next year, they committed mass murder.

By Katie Serena • April 25, 2026

Valery Legasov, The Soviet Scientist Who Handled The Chernobyl Disaster — And Gave An Honest Assessment Of What Caused It

Though lauded by the international community for his openness about the causes of the Chernobyl disaster, Valery Legasov became alienated in the Soviet scientific community and died by suicide two years after the infamous nuclear meltdown.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 24, 2026

Valery Legasov, The Soviet Scientist Who Handled The Chernobyl Disaster — And Gave An Honest Assessment Of What Caused It

Though lauded by the international community for his openness about the causes of the Chernobyl disaster, Valery Legasov became alienated in the Soviet scientific community and died by suicide two years after the infamous nuclear meltdown.

By Natasha Ishak • April 24, 2026

Rob Hall, The Mountain Climbing Guide Who Died In The Everest Disaster Of 1996

Rob Hall died on May 11, 1996, during his fifth time summiting Mount Everest when he and his group of climbers got trapped in a deadly storm.

By Katie Serena • Apr 24, 2026

Rob Hall, The Mountain Climbing Guide Who Died In The Everest Disaster Of 1996

Rob Hall died on May 11, 1996, during his fifth time summiting Mount Everest when he and his group of climbers got trapped in a deadly storm.

By Katie Serena • April 24, 2026

How Big Was The Roman Empire? The Astonishing Extent Of The Ancient Superpower At Its Peak

The Roman Empire once covered an area half the size of the United States and completely surrounded the Mediterranean Sea, but it started crumbling during the third century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 22, 2026

How Big Was The Roman Empire? The Astonishing Extent Of The Ancient Superpower At Its Peak

The Roman Empire once covered an area half the size of the United States and completely surrounded the Mediterranean Sea, but it started crumbling during the third century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 22, 2026

Inside Ellis Island Hospital, The Medical Facility That Once Treated Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hopeful Immigrants

Ellis Island Hospital operated between 1892 and 1951, treating some 275,000 newly arrived immigrants to the United States, but this historic facility sits abandoned today.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 21, 2026

Inside Ellis Island Hospital, The Medical Facility That Once Treated Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hopeful Immigrants

Ellis Island Hospital operated between 1892 and 1951, treating some 275,000 newly arrived immigrants to the United States, but this historic facility sits abandoned today.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 21, 2026

47 Dust Bowl Pictures That Illustrate The Devastation Of This Unprecedented Ecological Disaster

These Dust Bowl photos depicting enormous dust storms, destroyed farmland, and desperate migrants paint an evocative picture of one of the worst cataclysms in U.S. history.

By John Kuroski • Apr 20, 2026

47 Dust Bowl Pictures That Illustrate The Devastation Of This Unprecedented Ecological Disaster

These Dust Bowl photos depicting enormous dust storms, destroyed farmland, and desperate migrants paint an evocative picture of one of the worst cataclysms in U.S. history.

By John Kuroski • April 20, 2026