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27 Haunting Photos That Reveal What Happened During Kristallnacht, The ‘Night Of Broken Glass’

The anti-Jewish pogrom of November 1938 known as the "Night of Broken Glass" foreshadowed the Holocaust and the deaths of some 6 million European Jews.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 7, 2021

27 Haunting Photos That Reveal What Happened During Kristallnacht, The ‘Night Of Broken Glass’

The anti-Jewish pogrom of November 1938 known as the "Night of Broken Glass" foreshadowed the Holocaust and the deaths of some 6 million European Jews.

By Caroline Redmond • September 7, 2021

How John Walker Lindh Became The Face Of The ‘American Taliban’

In December 2001, U.S. forces captured an American Taliban fighter named John Walker Lindh in Afghanistan. Though he was soon thrown in prison, the story didn’t end there.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 3, 2021

How John Walker Lindh Became The Face Of The ‘American Taliban’

In December 2001, U.S. forces captured an American Taliban fighter named John Walker Lindh in Afghanistan. Though he was soon thrown in prison, the story didn’t end there.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 3, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of John Billington, The Mayflower Pilgrim Who Became The First Murderer In American History

Before committing his historic murder, John Billington was punished for a number of other offenses in Plymouth and became a social outcast — but scholars now think there might be more to his story.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 26, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of John Billington, The Mayflower Pilgrim Who Became The First Murderer In American History

Before committing his historic murder, John Billington was punished for a number of other offenses in Plymouth and became a social outcast — but scholars now think there might be more to his story.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 26, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth Massive 1,600-Year-Old Pagan Idol From Irish Bog

The eight-foot oaken idol was likely used to commune with the spirit world, or "Otherworld" of Celtic Paganism.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 16, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth Massive 1,600-Year-Old Pagan Idol From Irish Bog

The eight-foot oaken idol was likely used to commune with the spirit world, or "Otherworld" of Celtic Paganism.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 16, 2021

Tantra Is Not What You Think It Is

Ever since tales of Tantric sex reached the West, many have attempted to understand Tantra — and have gotten it very wrong.

By John Kuroski • Jul 29, 2021

Tantra Is Not What You Think It Is

Ever since tales of Tantric sex reached the West, many have attempted to understand Tantra — and have gotten it very wrong.

By John Kuroski • July 29, 2021

‘Spectacular And Unexpected’ 1,500-Year-Old Visigoth Sarcophagus Unearthed In Spain

Archeologists from the University of Murcia came across the 1,500-year-old Visigoth sarcophagus at the Roman necropolis of Los Villaricos.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 20, 2021

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‘Spectacular And Unexpected’ 1,500-Year-Old Visigoth Sarcophagus Unearthed In Spain

Archeologists from the University of Murcia came across the 1,500-year-old Visigoth sarcophagus at the Roman necropolis of Los Villaricos.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 20, 2021

The Wild Story Of John Harvey Kellogg, The Eccentric Wellness Guru Who Invented Corn Flakes

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg used a host of bizarre methods to prevent masturbation and cleanse his patients’ colons at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

By Leah Silverman • Jul 13, 2021

The Wild Story Of John Harvey Kellogg, The Eccentric Wellness Guru Who Invented Corn Flakes

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg used a host of bizarre methods to prevent masturbation and cleanse his patients’ colons at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

By Leah Silverman • July 13, 2021

Archaeologists Just Discovered A Massive Medieval Cathedral Complex In Sudan Linked To A Lost Nubian Kingdom

For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Makuria reigned as a Christian stronghold in Africa. Now, archaeologists may have just discovered the kingdom's largest cathedral.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 13, 2021

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Archaeologists Just Discovered A Massive Medieval Cathedral Complex In Sudan Linked To A Lost Nubian Kingdom

For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Makuria reigned as a Christian stronghold in Africa. Now, archaeologists may have just discovered the kingdom's largest cathedral.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 13, 2021

Head Nun Caught Stealing Over $800,000 From Catholic Elementary School Where She Worked

While she was principal, Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper embezzled funds intended for her school's tuition, fees, and charitable donations to finance her personal expenses.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

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Head Nun Caught Stealing Over $800,000 From Catholic Elementary School Where She Worked

While she was principal, Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper embezzled funds intended for her school's tuition, fees, and charitable donations to finance her personal expenses.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021

This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

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This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021