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Harriet Jacobs, One Of The First Enslaved Women To Write An Autobiography About Her Experience

In 1861, Harriet Jacobs published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about the sexual harassment and abuse she faced as an enslaved woman in the antebellum South and her brave escape to the North.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 19, 2025

Harriet Jacobs, One Of The First Enslaved Women To Write An Autobiography About Her Experience

In 1861, Harriet Jacobs published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about the sexual harassment and abuse she faced as an enslaved woman in the antebellum South and her brave escape to the North.

By Kaleena Fraga June 19, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Duke Kahanamoku, The Olympic Swimmer And Surfing Icon

In the early 20th century, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Duke Kahanamoku held surfing exhibitions around the world, popularizing the sport in California and Australia.

By Austin Harvey Jun 18, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Duke Kahanamoku, The Olympic Swimmer And Surfing Icon

In the early 20th century, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Duke Kahanamoku held surfing exhibitions around the world, popularizing the sport in California and Australia.

By Austin Harvey June 18, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 17, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton June 17, 2025

The Horrifying Crimes Of Michael Swango, The Doctor Believed To Have Murdered 60 Of His Patients

Michael Swango was found guilty of murdering four patients in 2000, but investigators suspect that he may have actually had dozens more victims.

By Rivy Lyon Jun 14, 2025

The Horrifying Crimes Of Michael Swango, The Doctor Believed To Have Murdered 60 Of His Patients

Michael Swango was found guilty of murdering four patients in 2000, but investigators suspect that he may have actually had dozens more victims.

By Rivy Lyon June 14, 2025

This New Photo Released By NASA Shows That Damage From A Deadly Kentucky Tornado Can Be Seen From Space

A new image from NASA shows how a tornado that hit Kentucky in May made its mark through Daniel Boone National Forest.

By Ainsley Brown Jun 12, 2025
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This New Photo Released By NASA Shows That Damage From A Deadly Kentucky Tornado Can Be Seen From Space

A new image from NASA shows how a tornado that hit Kentucky in May made its mark through Daniel Boone National Forest.

By Ainsley Brown June 12, 2025

Inside The Tragic Death Of River Phoenix — And The Downward Spiral That Preceded It

Following several days of binging on cocaine and heroin, 23-year-old actor River Phoenix collapsed outside Hollywood's Viper Room nightclub right in front of his brother, sister, and girlfriend on October 31, 1993.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 12, 2025

Inside The Tragic Death Of River Phoenix — And The Downward Spiral That Preceded It

Following several days of binging on cocaine and heroin, 23-year-old actor River Phoenix collapsed outside Hollywood's Viper Room nightclub right in front of his brother, sister, and girlfriend on October 31, 1993.

By Marco Margaritoff June 12, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Ezra McCandless, The Wisconsin Woman Who Kept Stabbing Her Ex-Boyfriend Even After She Killed Him

In 2018, Ezra McCandless fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend Alex Woodworth 16 times — likely in an attempt to get back with a different ex.

By Rivy Lyon Jun 11, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Ezra McCandless, The Wisconsin Woman Who Kept Stabbing Her Ex-Boyfriend Even After She Killed Him

In 2018, Ezra McCandless fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend Alex Woodworth 16 times — likely in an attempt to get back with a different ex.

By Rivy Lyon June 11, 2025

Painting Found Gathering Dust In A Connecticut Barn For More Than A Century Sells At Auction For $7 Million

After the painting was painstakingly restored, it was revealed to be the 1666 masterpiece "View of Olinda, Brazil" by Dutch artist Frans Post, one of the few European painters to visit the Americas in the 17th century.

By Ainsley Brown Jun 11, 2025
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Painting Found Gathering Dust In A Connecticut Barn For More Than A Century Sells At Auction For $7 Million

After the painting was painstakingly restored, it was revealed to be the 1666 masterpiece "View of Olinda, Brazil" by Dutch artist Frans Post, one of the few European painters to visit the Americas in the 17th century.

By Ainsley Brown June 11, 2025

Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed in the newly invented electric chair on August 6, 1890, at New York's Auburn State Prison — but it went terribly wrong.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 10, 2025

Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed in the newly invented electric chair on August 6, 1890, at New York's Auburn State Prison — but it went terribly wrong.

By Kaleena Fraga June 10, 2025
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