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William Patrick Hitler, The Führer’s Nephew Who Fled To America And Joined The Navy

After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938, William Hitler became an American citizen, changed his name to William Stuart-Houston, and joined the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded a Purple Heart during World War 2.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 12, 2023

William Patrick Hitler, The Führer’s Nephew Who Fled To America And Joined The Navy

After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938, William Hitler became an American citizen, changed his name to William Stuart-Houston, and joined the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded a Purple Heart during World War 2.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 12, 2023

Inside The Grisly Case Of Cassie Jo Stoddart, The Teenage Girl Killed By Her Classmates — For Fun

Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was murdered by two of her high school classmates while house sitting in Bannock County, Idaho on September 22, 2006.

By Danielle Tinning • Feb 11, 2023

Inside The Grisly Case Of Cassie Jo Stoddart, The Teenage Girl Killed By Her Classmates — For Fun

Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was murdered by two of her high school classmates while house sitting in Bannock County, Idaho on September 22, 2006.

By Danielle Tinning • February 11, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The USS Maine, The Navy Battleship That Mysteriously Exploded In 1898

The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, killing 268 Navy crewmen and sparking the Spanish-American War — but to this day, nobody is sure exactly what happened.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 11, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The USS Maine, The Navy Battleship That Mysteriously Exploded In 1898

The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, killing 268 Navy crewmen and sparking the Spanish-American War — but to this day, nobody is sure exactly what happened.

By Austin Harvey • February 11, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Solomon Northup, The Free Black Man Who Was Kidnapped And Sold Into Slavery

Born in upstate New York, Solomon Northup was abducted as an adult and sold into slavery in Louisiana — and then he wrote 12 Years a Slave about his experience.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 10, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Solomon Northup, The Free Black Man Who Was Kidnapped And Sold Into Slavery

Born in upstate New York, Solomon Northup was abducted as an adult and sold into slavery in Louisiana — and then he wrote 12 Years a Slave about his experience.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 10, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 5 – 11

Ancient tavern unearthed in Iraq, secrets of Impressionist masterpieces unlocked, Henry VIII pendant uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 10, 2023

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This Week In History News, Feb. 5 – 11

Ancient tavern unearthed in Iraq, secrets of Impressionist masterpieces unlocked, Henry VIII pendant uncovered in England.

By All That's Interesting • February 10, 2023

Inside The History Of Villa Leopolda, One Of The Most Expensive Properties In History

Situated on the French Riviera and once owned by the king of Belgium, Villa La Leopolda is estimated to be worth $750 million today.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 9, 2023

Inside The History Of Villa Leopolda, One Of The Most Expensive Properties In History

Situated on the French Riviera and once owned by the king of Belgium, Villa La Leopolda is estimated to be worth $750 million today.

By Austin Harvey • February 9, 2023

An American Man With Prostate Cancer Started Speaking In An Irish Accent In The Third Known Case Of Cancer-Related Foreign Accent Syndrome

Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare neurological dysfunction that alters the way a person speaks, often resulting in a pattern of speech that sounds similar to an exotic accent.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 9, 2023

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An American Man With Prostate Cancer Started Speaking In An Irish Accent In The Third Known Case Of Cancer-Related Foreign Accent Syndrome

Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare neurological dysfunction that alters the way a person speaks, often resulting in a pattern of speech that sounds similar to an exotic accent.

By Austin Harvey • February 9, 2023

Dana Plato Was A Beloved Teen Idol In The ’70s And Early ’80s — Then She Was Found Dead At 34

Go inside the stunning rise and heartbreaking fall of Diff'rent Strokes actress Dana Plato, who died of a drug overdose in May 1999.

By Neil Patmore • Feb 8, 2023

Dana Plato Was A Beloved Teen Idol In The ’70s And Early ’80s — Then She Was Found Dead At 34

Go inside the stunning rise and heartbreaking fall of Diff'rent Strokes actress Dana Plato, who died of a drug overdose in May 1999.

By Neil Patmore • February 8, 2023

New Study Finds That Hazy Skies In Impressionist Paintings May Have Depicted Air Pollution

After examining famous Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet and Joseph Mallord William Turner, scientists suggested that air pollution during the Industrial Revolution likely influenced the art style's signature "haze."

By Amber Breese • Feb 8, 2023

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New Study Finds That Hazy Skies In Impressionist Paintings May Have Depicted Air Pollution

After examining famous Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet and Joseph Mallord William Turner, scientists suggested that air pollution during the Industrial Revolution likely influenced the art style's signature "haze."

By Amber Breese • February 8, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2023

Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Breese • Feb 7, 2023

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Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Breese • February 7, 2023