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Meet All Of Henry VIII’s Wives — And Learn About Their Grisly Fates

Over his 38-year reign, King Henry VIII wed Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, and Catherine Howard — and had two of them beheaded for adultery.

By Jaclyn Anglis Dec 4, 2022

Meet All Of Henry VIII’s Wives — And Learn About Their Grisly Fates

Over his 38-year reign, King Henry VIII wed Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, and Catherine Howard — and had two of them beheaded for adultery.

By Jaclyn Anglis December 4, 2022

Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells Dec 2, 2022

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Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells December 2, 2022

San Francisco May Allow Police Officers To Deploy Lethal Robots In The Future

The proposal states that the robots would not be armed with guns and would only be used to "prevent further loss of innocent lives," while opponents are arguing against such militarization of the police.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 1, 2022

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San Francisco May Allow Police Officers To Deploy Lethal Robots In The Future

By Kaleena Fraga December 1, 2022

Who Were The Worst U.S. Presidents In History — And What Made Them So Bad?

From Herbert Hoover's mishandling of the Great Depression to George W. Bush's unpopular war in Iraq, go inside the stories of some of America's worst-ranking presidents.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 30, 2022

Who Were The Worst U.S. Presidents In History — And What Made Them So Bad?

From Herbert Hoover's mishandling of the Great Depression to George W. Bush's unpopular war in Iraq, go inside the stories of some of America's worst-ranking presidents.

By Kaleena Fraga November 30, 2022

The Incredible Story Of Starfish Prime, When The U.S. Detonated A Nuclear Bomb In Space

On July 9, 1962, the Atomic Energy Commission set off a 1.4-megaton thermonuclear warhead in outer space, 240 miles above the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 29, 2022

The Incredible Story Of Starfish Prime, When The U.S. Detonated A Nuclear Bomb In Space

On July 9, 1962, the Atomic Energy Commission set off a 1.4-megaton thermonuclear warhead in outer space, 240 miles above the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.

By Kaleena Fraga November 29, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena Nov 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena November 26, 2022

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

Though history books referencing Robert E. Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox put forth a straightforward narrative of how the Civil War ended, the truth is much more complex.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 25, 2022

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

Though history books referencing Robert E. Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox put forth a straightforward narrative of how the Civil War ended, the truth is much more complex.

By Kaleena Fraga November 25, 2022

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

On June 4, 1913, suffragist Emily Davison ran in front of King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby in what appeared to be a bungled act of protest.

By Maggie Donahue Nov 17, 2022

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

On June 4, 1913, suffragist Emily Davison ran in front of King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby in what appeared to be a bungled act of protest.

By Maggie Donahue November 17, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover 11 of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 15, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover 11 of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga November 15, 2022