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Maria Victoria Henao Was Pablo Escobar’s Wife — And She Stood By Him Until The End

As Pablo Escobar's wife, Maria Victoria Henao lived in constant fear of the drug kingpin's world of violence. And yet she stayed with him until his brutal death in 1993.

By Katie Serena • Feb 18, 2023

Maria Victoria Henao Was Pablo Escobar’s Wife — And She Stood By Him Until The End

As Pablo Escobar's wife, Maria Victoria Henao lived in constant fear of the drug kingpin's world of violence. And yet she stayed with him until his brutal death in 1993.

By Katie Serena • February 18, 2023

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

No one batted an eye when Randy Roth's second wife fell off a cliff in 1981, but the death of his fourth wife in 1991 — along with the large insurance policy he had on her life — aroused suspicion.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 17, 2023

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

No one batted an eye when Randy Roth's second wife fell off a cliff in 1981, but the death of his fourth wife in 1991 — along with the large insurance policy he had on her life — aroused suspicion.

By Austin Harvey • February 17, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 12 – 18

Medieval synagogue unearthed in Spain, Leonardo da Vinci's gravity sketches discovered, 500-year-old spice trove found.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 17, 2023

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This Week In History News, Feb. 12 – 18

Medieval synagogue unearthed in Spain, Leonardo da Vinci's gravity sketches discovered, 500-year-old spice trove found.

By All That's Interesting • February 17, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Charles Joughin And How He Survived The Titanic

Thanks to a strong constitution and some liquid courage, baker Charles Joughin survived nearly three hours in the frigid North Atlantic after the Titanic sank.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 17, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Charles Joughin And How He Survived The Titanic

Thanks to a strong constitution and some liquid courage, baker Charles Joughin survived nearly three hours in the frigid North Atlantic after the Titanic sank.

By Gina Dimuro • February 17, 2023

The Incredible Life Of Solomon Perel, The Jewish Teenager Who Posed As A Nazi To Survive The Holocaust

Solomon Perel presented himself as Josef Perjell and even joined the Hitler Youth in order to avoid death at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 15, 2023

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The Incredible Life Of Solomon Perel, The Jewish Teenager Who Posed As A Nazi To Survive The Holocaust

Solomon Perel presented himself as Josef Perjell and even joined the Hitler Youth in order to avoid death at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 15, 2023

Forgotten Sketches By Leonardo Da Vinci Suggest That He Understood Gravity Decades Before Newton

A new study examining some of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches in the Codex Arundel reveals the artist calculated the earth's gravitational constant at a 97% accuracy rate.

By Amber Breese • Feb 15, 2023

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Forgotten Sketches By Leonardo Da Vinci Suggest That He Understood Gravity Decades Before Newton

A new study examining some of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches in the Codex Arundel reveals the artist calculated the earth's gravitational constant at a 97% accuracy rate.

By Amber Breese • February 15, 2023

Chris Pérez And The Inside Story Of His Marriage To Selena

Guitarist Chris Pérez married Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1992, but what happened to Selena's husband after her tragic murder in 1995?

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 15, 2023

Chris Pérez And The Inside Story Of His Marriage To Selena

Guitarist Chris Pérez married Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1992, but what happened to Selena's husband after her tragic murder in 1995?

By Natasha Ishak • February 15, 2023

Mary, Queen of Scots’ Cryptic Prison Letters Were Just Decoded — Shining Light On Her Final Years In Captivity

Using computer analysis and historical comparison, researchers were able to decode Mary, Queen of Scots' 57 prison letters, providing a glimpse into the monarch's final days.

By Amber Breese • Feb 14, 2023

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Mary, Queen of Scots’ Cryptic Prison Letters Were Just Decoded — Shining Light On Her Final Years In Captivity

Using computer analysis and historical comparison, researchers were able to decode Mary, Queen of Scots' 57 prison letters, providing a glimpse into the monarch's final days.

By Amber Breese • February 14, 2023

A Trove Of Medieval Spices Was Just Found Inside The Pantry Of A 500-Year-Old Shipwreck

The spices were found aboard the Gribshunden, a vessel that belonged to King Hans of Denmark and Norway and sank in 1495.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 14, 2023

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A Trove Of Medieval Spices Was Just Found Inside The Pantry Of A 500-Year-Old Shipwreck

The spices were found aboard the Gribshunden, a vessel that belonged to King Hans of Denmark and Norway and sank in 1495.

By Austin Harvey • February 14, 2023

The Heroic Story Of Carl Brashear, The First Black Master Diver In The U.S. Navy

The subject of the movie Men of Honor, Carl Brashear battled racism to become the U.S. Navy's first Black master diver — even after losing one of his legs.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 13, 2023

The Heroic Story Of Carl Brashear, The First Black Master Diver In The U.S. Navy

The subject of the movie Men of Honor, Carl Brashear battled racism to become the U.S. Navy's first Black master diver — even after losing one of his legs.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 13, 2023

The Heroic True Story Of Dick Winters And His Band Of Brothers In Easy Company

Major Richard "Dick" Winters led his men in the 101st Airborne Division through the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge before being immortalized in "Band of Brothers."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 12, 2023

The Heroic True Story Of Dick Winters And His Band Of Brothers In Easy Company

Major Richard "Dick" Winters led his men in the 101st Airborne Division through the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge before being immortalized in "Band of Brothers."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 12, 2023