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Sacred Native American Cave Filled With Ancient Tribal Art Sold To Anonymous Buyer

Though the Osage Nation tried to raise funds to buy the sacred Picture Cave themselves, they were outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 17, 2021

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Sacred Native American Cave Filled With Ancient Tribal Art Sold To Anonymous Buyer

Though the Osage Nation tried to raise funds to buy the sacred Picture Cave themselves, they were outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 17, 2021

Inside The Nueces Massacre, When Confederate Soldiers Murdered German Immigrants For Opposing Slavery

On August 10, 1862, Confederate troops slaughtered a group of German Texans who were attempting to join the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 17, 2021

Inside The Nueces Massacre, When Confederate Soldiers Murdered German Immigrants For Opposing Slavery

On August 10, 1862, Confederate troops slaughtered a group of German Texans who were attempting to join the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 17, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 16, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • September 16, 2021

Hunters Just Discovered 8,000-Year-Old Native American Artifacts In The Belly Of An Alligator In Mississippi

The 750-pound alligator was killed in Vicksburg, Mississippi in September and held two prehistoric Indigenous artifacts in its stomach — one of which continues to baffle experts.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 15, 2021

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Hunters Just Discovered 8,000-Year-Old Native American Artifacts In The Belly Of An Alligator In Mississippi

The 750-pound alligator was killed in Vicksburg, Mississippi in September and held two prehistoric Indigenous artifacts in its stomach — one of which continues to baffle experts.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 15, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2021

The Heartbreaking Story Of Topsy The Elephant And Her Public Execution

Topsy was an obedient circus elephant despite the abuse she suffered, but after she finally struck back, she was sentenced to be electrocuted to death on January 4, 1903.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2021

The Heartbreaking Story Of Topsy The Elephant And Her Public Execution

Topsy was an obedient circus elephant despite the abuse she suffered, but after she finally struck back, she was sentenced to be electrocuted to death on January 4, 1903.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2021

101-Year-Old Woman Who Began Trapping Lobster Before The Great Depression Has No Plans To Retire

Virginia "Ginny" Oliver learned how to trap lobster from from her dad in 1927, and today she still fishes with her 79-year-old son.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 13, 2021

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101-Year-Old Woman Who Began Trapping Lobster Before The Great Depression Has No Plans To Retire

Virginia "Ginny" Oliver learned how to trap lobster from from her dad in 1927, and today she still fishes with her 79-year-old son.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 13, 2021

Inside The Brutal 1955 Murder Of 14-Year-Old Emmett Till That Galvanized The Civil Rights Movement

Emmett Till was just 14 years old when he was kidnapped, beaten beyond recognition, shot, and thrown into a Mississippi river. But his brutal death was not in vain.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 13, 2021

Inside The Brutal 1955 Murder Of 14-Year-Old Emmett Till That Galvanized The Civil Rights Movement

Emmett Till was just 14 years old when he was kidnapped, beaten beyond recognition, shot, and thrown into a Mississippi river. But his brutal death was not in vain.

By Caroline Redmond • September 13, 2021

The Quest To Identify 9/11 Human Remains Continues With Modern DNA Testing — Even After 20 Years

Of the 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center on September 11th, more than 40 percent are officially unidentified. Officials still hope to confirm the human remains of 1,106 victims.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2021

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The Quest To Identify 9/11 Human Remains Continues With Modern DNA Testing — Even After 20 Years

Of the 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center on September 11th, more than 40 percent are officially unidentified. Officials still hope to confirm the human remains of 1,106 victims.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2021

Federally Protected Black Vultures Are Reportedly ‘Eating Cows Alive’ In The Midwest

Until a few years ago, Indiana had few if any black vultures. Now, farmers are seeking federal permits to shoot the birds, which they say are eating their animals alive.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 9, 2021

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Federally Protected Black Vultures Are Reportedly ‘Eating Cows Alive’ In The Midwest

Until a few years ago, Indiana had few if any black vultures. Now, farmers are seeking federal permits to shoot the birds, which they say are eating their animals alive.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 9, 2021