Today, Benjamin Franklin is commended for his efforts to abolish slavery—but few know that for years, he benefitted from this brutal institution.
A shoe-print fossil discovered in a seam of coal in Fisher Canyon, Nevada is believed to be about 15 million years old.
In 1988, during excavations of a sewer beneath a bathhouse in Ashkelon, Israel, archaeologists discovered the remains of nearly 100 infants.
It’s the cradle of Western civilization, but the advancements made in ancient Greece often overshadow its terrifying dark side.
History doesn't always wait for leaders to act. Sometimes, it moves because someone asks a question (or doesn't). These are the moments when regular people, often by accident, push the world in new directions.
When Myrtle Corbin died, her family had her coffin covered in concrete so grave robbers wouldn’t steal her unique remains.
Vlad the Impaler has become infamous for his chilling brutality and gruesome acts—but many believe that he was actually a hero.
Thomas Jefferson is widely regarded as one of America's most influential founding fathers and presidents. While he is admired by many, his legacy remains complex and sometimes controversial. His actions and ideas played a significant role in shaping the future of the United States.
Socialite Sunny von Bulow lived to be 76, but her glittering world came to a dark end long before that.
When King Philip's three daughters-in-law were found guilty of adultery, their illicit lovers suffered an utterly gruesome punishment.
Although Fanny Murray was once the most desired courtesan in Europe, her husband spent all his money on other women.
William Henry Vanderbilt, son of railroad magnate Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, could have lived comfortably on his inheritance. Instead, he took an active role in expanding the family empire, ultimately doubling its fortune and proving he was more than just the heir to a powerful name.
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