politics

The Fall Of The Soviet Union In 36 Rarely-Seen Photographs

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 following years of economic troubles, a failed coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev, and political unrest that led to massive protests.

By Mark Oliver • Apr 16, 2026

The Fall Of The Soviet Union In 36 Rarely-Seen Photographs

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 following years of economic troubles, a failed coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev, and political unrest that led to massive protests.

By Mark Oliver • April 16, 2026

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 8, 2026

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 8, 2026

How White Jesus Became The Default Image Of Christ

Was Jesus white, black, or another race entirely? Go inside the complicated history of what Jesus of Nazareth actually looked like.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 4, 2026

How White Jesus Became The Default Image Of Christ

Was Jesus white, black, or another race entirely? Go inside the complicated history of what Jesus of Nazareth actually looked like.

By Richard Stockton • April 4, 2026

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 3, 2026

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak • April 3, 2026

R. Budd Dwyer: The Politician Who Killed Himself On Television In 1987

In 1986, Pennsylvania state treasurer Robert Budd Dwyer was convicted of bribery charges — then he shot himself in front of television cameras a few months later.

By John Kuroski • Mar 28, 2026

R. Budd Dwyer: The Politician Who Killed Himself On Television In 1987

In 1986, Pennsylvania state treasurer Robert Budd Dwyer was convicted of bribery charges — then he shot himself in front of television cameras a few months later.

By John Kuroski • March 28, 2026

The Story Of The Sons Of Liberty, The Clandestine Group That Sparked The American Revolution

Founded in Boston in 1765, the Sons of Liberty orchestrated many important moments during the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's famous ride.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 16, 2026

The Story Of The Sons Of Liberty, The Clandestine Group That Sparked The American Revolution

Founded in Boston in 1765, the Sons of Liberty orchestrated many important moments during the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's famous ride.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 16, 2026

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 15, 2026

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • March 15, 2026

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or physical coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 14, 2026

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or physical coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 14, 2026

The Gulag, The Holocaust, And The ‘Great Leap Forward’: Inside The Stories Of History’s Deadliest Dictators

Recent scholarship has suggested that Mao Zedong was the deadliest dictator in history, but he was far from the only one responsible for millions of deaths.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 2, 2026

The Gulag, The Holocaust, And The ‘Great Leap Forward’: Inside The Stories Of History’s Deadliest Dictators

Recent scholarship has suggested that Mao Zedong was the deadliest dictator in history, but he was far from the only one responsible for millions of deaths.

By Austin Harvey • March 2, 2026

Who Actually Killed The Most People In History? It’s Not As Straightforward As You Think

The candidates for who has killed the most people in history range from despotic leaders to imperial rulers, all of whom killed millions of people during their bloody reigns.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 27, 2026

Who Actually Killed The Most People In History? It’s Not As Straightforward As You Think

The candidates for who has killed the most people in history range from despotic leaders to imperial rulers, all of whom killed millions of people during their bloody reigns.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 27, 2026

The Story Of Richard Wershe Jr., The 1980s Detroit Drug Lord Known As ‘White Boy Rick’

Richard Wershe Jr. uncovered the largest police corruption scandal in Detroit history when he was 15 years old. Two years later, he was sentenced to life in jail.

By Mark Oliver • Feb 26, 2026

The Story Of Richard Wershe Jr., The 1980s Detroit Drug Lord Known As ‘White Boy Rick’

Richard Wershe Jr. uncovered the largest police corruption scandal in Detroit history when he was 15 years old. Two years later, he was sentenced to life in jail.

By Mark Oliver • February 26, 2026

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 25, 2026

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 25, 2026